Berroco Renew Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Berroco Renew Yarn Collection: Six Versatile Knit and Crochet Projects

About Berroco Renew Yarn

Berroco Renew is an eco-friendly yarn composed of 35% Viscose, 30% Wool, 30% Nylon, and 5% Cashmere. This sophisticated blend combines recycled wool and cashmere with sustainably produced viscose, creating a yarn that is both buttery soft and environmentally conscious. Each ball contains 164 yards per 50 grams. The yarn is machine washable in cold water and should be laid flat to dry, making it practical for everyday wear garments.

Project Overview

This Berroco Renew collection includes six distinct garment designs suitable for various skill levels and occasions. The projects range from structured cardigans and vests to cozy cowls and scarves, offering makers multiple options to explore different construction techniques and finishing methods.

Efa Pullover

Craft: Knitting | Skill Level: Intermediate

The Efa Pullover is a charted knit design created by Amy Christoffers. This pullover features sophisticated stitch work worked from charted patterns. The garment is constructed with the back and front worked separately in rows, with shoulders shaped using short rows and joined with a three-needle bind off. Sleeves are picked up and worked downward for a seamless finish.

Gauge: 23 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in charted pattern on larger needles; 21 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needles. Gauges are measured after blocking.

Finished Measurements: Bust sizes range from 36¾ inches to 70¼ inches (93.5 cm to 178.5 cm). Length measurements vary from 21 inches to 23½ inches (53.5 cm to 59.5 cm) depending on size.

Catrin Scarf

Craft: Crochet

The Catrin Scarf is a crocheted accessory designed to showcase the beautiful qualities of Berroco Renew yarn. This project offers crocheters an opportunity to create an elegant layering piece using fundamental crochet techniques.

Bethan Cardigan

Craft: Knitting

The Bethan Cardigan is a knitted garment that provides a classic layering option. This cardigan design demonstrates structured knit construction and is suitable for creating a versatile wardrobe staple in the soft, sophisticated Berroco Renew yarn.

Lowri Cowl

Craft: Knitting

The Lowri Cowl is a knitted neckwear project designed to be worked in the round or flat, depending on the pattern construction. This cozy accessory showcases the cashmere blend's softness against the skin and provides a quick project option for makers seeking smaller garments.

Rhian Vest

Craft: Knitting

The Rhian Vest is a knitted sleeveless garment that offers layering versatility. This vest design allows the beautiful stitch definition of Berroco Renew to be prominently displayed while providing a practical layering piece for transitional seasons.

Nia Pullover

Craft: Knitting

The Nia Pullover is another knitted pullover design in the collection, offering makers an alternative pullover construction option within the Berroco Renew yarn range.

Knitting and Crochet Techniques

The Berroco Renew collection demonstrates a range of fundamental and intermediate techniques across both knitting and crochet crafts. Knitted projects in this collection utilize charted stitch patterns, short-row shaping for shoulders, three-needle bind offs for seaming, and picked-up stitches for seamless construction. The collection includes special abbreviations such as C6B (cable 6 back: slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold to back, knit 3, then knit 3 from cable needle) and C6F (cable 6 front: slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold to front, knit 3, then kn