Berroco Bento Knitting Pattern

Berroco Bento Knit Patterns

About Berroco Bento Yarn

Berroco Bento is a premium knitting yarn that combines natural fibers for superior drape and stitch definition. The yarn composition is 80% Superwash Merino Wool and 20% Silk, offering the best qualities of both materials. The silk content creates exceptional fabric drape, while the merino wool ensures crisp, clearly defined stitches that showcase stitch work beautifully. Each ball contains 98 yards and weighs 50 grams.

The recommended gauge for Berroco Bento is 16–18 stitches and 21–23 rows over 4 inches, making it suitable for garments with a refined, drapey fabric hand. The yarn is machine washable and should be laid flat to dry, making these projects practical for everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Berroco Bento patterns employ several intermediate to advanced knitting techniques to create sophisticated, well-fitted garments:

• Circular knitting in the round: Body and sleeves are worked circularly using circular needles, eliminating seams and creating seamless construction
• Yoke shaping: The garments feature yoke construction with strategic shaping worked in the round, with the back yoke intentionally designed 1 inch longer than the front for proper fit
• Short rows: Short-row shaping raises the back neck, creating a contoured neckline that fits properly across the shoulders and back
• Decreases and increases: Garments include paired decreases (k2tog and SSK) and increases (M1L and M1R) worked symmetrically on either side of markers to create fitted side seams and sleeve caps
• Ribbed edges: Set-up ribbing (knit 1, purl 2 pattern) creates elastic, finished edges that hold their shape
• Stitch markers: Pattern markers are placed strategically to track shaping points and maintain pattern repeats

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout these garments is Stockinette Stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric that allows the drape of the Bento yarn to shine. Ribbing using knit and purl stitches in a 1x2 pattern (K1, P2) provides elastic edges at cuffs and hems. The garments rely on strategic shaping through basic decreases and increases rather than complex stitch patterns, allowing the beautiful drape and stitch definition of the yarn to be the focal point.

Garment Collection

The Berroco Bento pattern collection includes six distinct knit designs, each showcasing the yarn's luxurious qualities:

• Jhumpa knit in Bento
• Sia knit in Bento
• Chandra knit in Bento
• Maxine knit in Bento
• Audre knit in Bento
• Arundhati knit in Bento

Needles and Tools

These patterns require both circular needles and double-pointed needles (dpns) in different sizes. The pattern calls for smaller needles for ribbed sections and cast-on edges, with a transition to larger 32-inch circular needles for the main body and yoke shaping. This needle sizing creates proper gauge and allows for comfortable working in the round across different sections of the garment.

Pattern Support and Resources

Berroco provides comprehensive support for knitters working with these patterns. Pattern corrections and updates are available at www.berroco.com/patterns/pattern-corrections. Knitters can access detailed abbreviations and terminology explanations through the Berroco learning center at www.berroco.com/learning-center/abbreviations-and-terms. For additional assistance, pattern support is available via email at patternsupport@berroco.com.