Berroco Medina

Berroco Medina™ Yarn and Pattern Collection

About Berroco Medina™

Berroco Medina™ is a DK-weight yarn that combines 37% Cotton, 36% Acrylic, and 27% Viscose in a beautifully constructed blend. Each 100g ball yields 295 yards, making it an efficient choice for summer accessories and garments. The yarn is characterized by warm colors that ebb and flow in a long-color repeating pattern, creating visual interest throughout your finished projects. Berroco Medina™ is manufactured in Italy and offers excellent versatility for both knitting and crochet applications.

Care Instructions

Berroco Medina™ garments should be machine washed separately in cold water on a delicate cycle to preserve the yarn's integrity and color vibrancy. After washing, lay pieces flat to dry rather than using a dryer, which helps maintain the shape and prevents damage to the fiber blend.

Included Designs

This downloadable PDF collection features five distinct garment designs, each showcasing different techniques and stitch patterns suited to the Berroco Medina™ yarn:

• Vista — A knit design
• Vacanza — A knit design
• Spiaggia — A crocheted design
• Gelato — A knit design
• Arcade — A knit design

Knitting Techniques and Stitch Patterns

The knit designs in this collection employ classic stitch techniques ideal for summer garments. Pattern Stitch #1 is a lace-based stitch worked over a multiple of 3 stitches plus 5, featuring yarn overs (yo), slip stitches (sl 1 knitwise), and pass-slip-stitch-over decreases (psso) to create an openwork effect. This stitch pattern is particularly suited to the DK weight of Berroco Medina™, as it allows the yarn's color repeats to show clearly while maintaining breathability for warm-weather wear.

Knit patterns in this collection are constructed using straight needles and include techniques such as:

• Casting on with specified stitch counts that vary by size
• Garter stitch borders (knit every row) for edge stability
• Stockinette stitch and decorative pattern stitches for body sections
• Strategic decreasing at armholes and necklines to shape garments
• Binding off knitwise for a finished edge

Crochet Design

Spiaggia represents the crochet option in this collection, offering an alternative technique for crafters who prefer working with a hook rather than needles. The crocheted design provides texture and drape suitable for summer accessories and garments when worked in Berroco Medina™.

Yarn Specifications and Project Planning

With 295 yards per 100g ball, Berroco Medina™ DK-weight yarn provides excellent yardage for medium-sized projects. The fiber blend of cotton, acrylic, and viscose creates a yarn that balances the breathability of cotton with the durability and easy-care properties of acrylic, while viscose adds a subtle sheen and drape. This composition makes Berroco Medina™ particularly well-suited for summer accessories and lightweight garments that require comfort and wearability in warm weather.

Pattern Support and Resources

Berroco provides comprehensive pattern support for all designs in this collection. Knitters and crocheters can access pattern corrections and additional resources through the official Berroco website. Technical editing was completed by Brenda York, with instruction coordination by Alison Green, ensuring accuracy and clarity throughout the patterns.