Berroco Coco

Berroco Coco Knitting Pattern Collection

About Berroco Coco Yarn

Berroco Coco is a super bulky-weight yarn composed of 100% superwash merino wool. This yarn is dyed with splashes of color to create visually interesting projects that knit up quickly. Each ball contains 77 yards per 100 grams, making it ideal for fast, satisfying knitting projects. The yarn is machine washable in cold water and should be laid flat to dry for best results.

Pattern Collection Overview

This downloadable PDF from Berroco contains six distinct knitting designs, each showcasing the versatility and quick-working nature of Berroco Coco yarn. The collection includes accessories and garments suitable for various skill levels and occasions.

Papavero Shawl

The Papavero Shawl is a triangular shawl design that demonstrates fundamental shawl construction techniques. The pattern begins with a small cast-on of 4 stitches and uses strategic increases to create the characteristic shawl shape.

• Primary Technique: Increases using yarn overs and knit-together decreases to create lace patterning
• Stitches Used: Yarn overs (yo), knit (k), purl (p), knit two together (k2tog)
• Construction Method: Worked from the top down with a set-up row on the wrong side, followed by an increase section that alternates between right-side increase rows and wrong-side purl rows
• Yarn: Berroco Coco super bulky-weight merino wool

Lavanda Hat

The Lavanda Hat is a close-fitting head accessory designed to showcase the color variations in Berroco Coco yarn. This project works up quickly due to the super bulky weight of the yarn.

• Project Type: Fitted hat suitable for various head sizes
• Yarn: Berroco Coco in the Lavanda colorway
• Construction: Typical hat construction methods using knitting needles

Garafano Ruana

The Garafano Ruana is a draped, wrap-style garment that combines comfort with style. A ruana is a traditional poncho-like garment that drapes elegantly over the shoulders and body.

• Garment Type: Ruana—a shoulder wrap or poncho-style piece
• Fit: Loose, draped construction suitable for layering
• Yarn: Berroco Coco super bulky-weight merino wool
• Advantages: The super bulky weight allows this substantial garment to be completed relatively quickly

Fresia Headband

The Fresia Headband is a simple, quick-to-knit accessory that provides warmth and style. Headbands are ideal projects for using super bulky yarn because they require minimal yardage and work up in a short timeframe.

• Project Type: Fitted headband or ear warmer
• Yarn Requirement: Small yardage due to the bulky weight of Berroco Coco
• Construction: Straightforward knitting suitable for beginners

Crisantemo Scarf

The Crisantemo Scarf is a neck accessory that showcases the color variations inherent in Berroco Coco yarn. Scarves in super bulky yarn create dramatic drape and visual impact with minimal knitting time.

• Project Type: Neck scarf or wrap
• Yarn: Berroco Coco super bulky-weight merino wool
• Benefits: Quick completion time and substantial finished appearance

Margherita Pullover

The Margherita Pullover is a garment-weight project that demonstrates how super bulky yarn can be used to create wearable pieces. Pullovers in this weight are ideal for those seeking quick gratification in garment knitting.