Berroco Mantra Knitting Pattern

Berroco Mantra Knitting Patterns Collection

This downloadable PDF from Berroco features a collection of knitting designs created for Berroco Mantra, a luxurious 100% silk yarn. The patterns showcase multiple garments and accessories, each demonstrating different techniques suited to this premium DK-weight yarn. The collection includes five distinct designs: Esla, Navia, Arga, Cabriele, and Saja, offering knitters a range of projects from which to choose.

Yarn Specifications

Berroco Mantra is a 100% silk DK-weight yarn available in 50-gram balls with 182 yards per ball. This luxury yarn is specifically designed to be soft and lightweight, making it ideal for garments and accessories intended to be worn next to the skin. The fiber content and weight make Mantra particularly suitable for creating delicate, breathable pieces that showcase the natural sheen and drape of silk.

Care Instructions

Garments knitted in Berroco Mantra require gentle care to maintain the integrity of the silk fibers. Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry to preserve the yarn's softness and luster.

Esla Design

Designed by Alison Green, Esla is rated as an Experienced skill level pattern. This garment demonstrates advanced knitting techniques including short row shaping for tailored shoulder construction. The pattern employs wrap and turn (w&t) techniques to create seamless shaping without visible decreases. The construction begins with casting on stitches on a size 29 needle and incorporates charted stitch patterns, specifically Chart 1, which is worked over a specified stitch count depending on the size being knitted. The pattern includes multiple size options, indicating a versatile design suitable for various body measurements. Knitters will work both knit and purl rows, picking up wraps as they progress to complete the shoulder shaping smoothly.

Additional Designs

The collection also includes four additional patterns—Navia, Arga, Cabriele, and Saja—each knitted in Berroco Mantra yarn. While specific construction details for these designs are referenced in the PDF, they represent a variety of garment types and complexity levels within the collection.

Pattern Support and Resources

Berroco provides comprehensive support for knitters using these patterns. The PDF includes terms and abbreviations on the final page, with additional learning resources available through the Berroco website. Pattern corrections and updates are maintained online to ensure knitters have access to the most accurate instructions. Technical editing was completed by Brenda York, with Alison Green serving as the Instruction Coordinator.