Berroco Mistico Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Berroco Mistico Yarn Collection: Cardigans, Shawls, Sweaters and Pullovers

About Berroco Mistico Yarn

Berroco Mistico is a luxurious blended yarn composed of 48% Cotton, 30% Alpaca, 12% Wool, and 10% Nylon. This fiber combination creates a distinctive fabric with a soft halo effect from the brushed alpaca while the cotton, wool, and nylon core provides stitch definition and luminous color flecks. The yarn yields 191 yards per 50 gram ball, making it suitable for a variety of garment sizes. The fabric produced is soft and lightweight while maintaining excellent stitch clarity, making it ideal for both textured and lace designs. Care instructions recommend hand washing in cold water and laying flat to dry to preserve the yarn's beautiful qualities.

Project Overview

This Berroco Mistico collection includes six distinct projects showcasing both crochet and knitting techniques. The designs range from fitted pullovers to elegant shawls and a sophisticated cardigan, offering options for intermediate-level makers. Each project demonstrates different construction methods and stitch techniques suited to the yarn's unique properties.

Kellar Pullover (Crochet)

The Kellar Pullover is a crocheted garment designed by Alison Green. This intermediate-level project features a construction method where the body is worked in the round to the armholes, then divided for back and front sections. Shoulders are seamed, and sleeves are worked in the round from the armholes down to the cuffs. The pattern uses single crochet (sc) stitches as a foundation technique. Finished measurements are available in multiple sizes ranging from 36½ inches to 72 inches in bust circumference, with corresponding length options from 17½ inches to 20¾ inches. Gauge should be measured after blocking to ensure accurate fit.

Ballentine Pullover (Knitting)

The Ballentine Pullover is a knitted sweater created with Berroco Mistico yarn. This design showcases the yarn's stitch definition and soft halo characteristics. The pullover is worked using traditional knitting techniques and is presented in the collection as an intermediate-level project suitable for makers with foundational knitting skills.

Copperfield Pullover (Knitting)

The Copperfield Pullover is another knitted design in the collection, offering makers an alternative pullover silhouette. This project demonstrates how Berroco Mistico performs in classic knitted construction, allowing the yarn's luminous qualities and color flecks to shine through traditional knit stitches.

Houdin Shawl (Crochet)

The Houdin Shawl is a crocheted wrap that showcases lace techniques. This design takes advantage of Berroco Mistico's lightweight construction and soft drape, creating an elegant accessory. The lace pattern work allows the yarn's brushed alpaca halo and color variations to create visual interest and texture in an openwork design.

Henning Shawl (Knitting)

The Henning Shawl is a knitted shawl or wrap that features lace stitch patterns. This project demonstrates how knitted lace construction works with Berroco Mistico's fiber blend, creating an elegant accessory with excellent stitch definition. The combination of the yarn's softness and the openwork nature of lace creates a sophisticated garment.

Sorcar Cardigan (Knitting)

The Sorcar Cardigan is a knitted cardigan that represents the collection's most structured garment. This intermediate-level project showcases how Berroco Mistico performs in a fitted, button-front design. The cardigan construction demonstrates the yarn's ability to hold stitch definition while maintaining the soft, lightweight qualities essential for comfortable layering pieces.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Crochet techniques: Single crochet (sc) and chain (ch) stitches form the foundation of crocheted projects
• Lace work: Both crochet and knitting projects incorporate lace techniques, utilizing the yarn's lightweight nature and stitch clarity
• Cable techniques: The collection includes cable stitch patterns that showcase Berroco Mistico's excellent stitch definition