Berroco Summer Sesame

Berroco Summer Sesame Crochet Pattern Collection

About Berroco Summer Sesame Yarn

Berroco Summer Sesame is a worsted weight yarn composed of 47% cotton, 44% acrylic, and 9% nylon, offering a lightweight and breathable blend ideal for warm-weather garments. The yarn features self-striping color patterns with bright, happy shades that naturally create visual interest without requiring color changes. Each 100-gram ball contains 295 yards of yarn. The fiber content makes this yarn easy to work with and light to the touch, perfect for summer projects. Care is simple: machine wash separately in cold water on a delicate cycle and lay flat to dry.

Maisie Top

The Maisie Top is a crocheted garment crafted from Berroco Summer Sesame yarn. This design showcases the self-striping qualities of the yarn while providing a comfortable, seasonally appropriate top suitable for warm weather wear.

Faye Pullover

The Faye Pullover is a knitted garment worked in Berroco Summer Sesame. This pullover features a drop-shoulder construction and is worked in one piece from side to side, beginning at the right sleeve cuff and concluding at the left sleeve cuff. This seamless construction method reduces finishing work and creates a smooth, continuous fabric. The pattern is designed to be worked on a 16-inch circular needle in size 5 (3.75 mm), with a gauge of 20 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needle. Waste yarn is used to hold stitches during construction.

Etta Top

The Etta Top is a knitted design created with Berroco Summer Sesame yarn, offering another lightweight option for summer layering and wear.

Marisol Tee

The Marisol Tee is a knitted t-shirt made from Berroco Summer Sesame, providing a classic wardrobe staple in a breathable, easy-care yarn blend.

Ginger Shawl

The Ginger Shawl is a knitted accessory crafted from Berroco Summer Sesame yarn. This design allows crafters to showcase the self-striping color sequences of the yarn in a larger, more dramatic fashion piece.

Sierra Sleeved Poncho

The Sierra Sleeved Poncho is a knitted garment featuring sleeves, made from Berroco Summer Sesame. This design combines the ease and comfort of a poncho silhouette with the structure and coverage of integrated sleeves.

Pattern Features and Construction Notes

• All patterns use Berroco Summer Sesame yarn as the primary material
• Designs include both knitted and crocheted options
• Patterns feature detailed abbreviations and terms provided at the end of the collection
• Gauge checking is recommended to ensure accurate finished measurements and proper fit
• Patterns are designed for one-piece construction methods where applicable, minimizing seaming
• Complete pattern support is available through Berroco's website and email support
• Pattern corrections and updates are maintained on the official Berroco website

Recommended Tools and Materials

Crafters will need size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles (16 inches) and waste yarn for holding stitches during construction. The downloadable PDF format allows easy access to complete instructions, stitch abbreviations, and all necessary pattern details for successful completion of any design in the collection.