Berroco Annandale Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Berroco Annandale Cardigan: Pattern Summary

What is Being Made

The Berroco Annandale is an intermediate-level cardigan designed by the Berroco Design Team. This garment is worked in a unique sideways construction method, with the cardigan built from sleeve cuffs toward the center back. The finished cardigan offers a classic, wearable silhouette with bust measurements ranging from 36 inches to 68 inches (91.5 cm to 172.5 cm) and length options from 21½ inches to 25½ inches (54.5 cm to 65 cm), accommodating multiple sizes and fit preferences with recommended positive ease of 2–4 inches (5–10 cm).

Construction Techniques

The Annandale employs a distinctive sideways construction approach that differs from traditional top-down or bottom-up cardigan patterns. The garment is worked in two separate pieces, with each piece beginning at the sleeve cuff and progressing toward the center back. This technique requires careful shaping and strategic increases to build the proper proportions as the knitter works horizontally across the garment. Once both pieces are completed, they are joined together at the center back using the three-needle bind off method, a strong seaming technique that creates a secure, finished join. The front, neck, and cuff edges are completed with an applied I-Cord finish, adding a refined, polished detail to all exposed edges.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques Used

The primary stitch pattern throughout the Annandale is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a refined appearance. Shaping is achieved through strategic increases worked on the right side using M1L (make one left) and M1R (make one right) techniques, which are invisible increases that maintain the integrity of the stockinette fabric. The pattern specifies regular increase rows worked at varying intervals depending on size, ensuring proper sleeve cap shaping and body proportions. The I-Cord edging, applied to finished edges, adds both functional and decorative elements to the neckline, front opening, and cuffs.

Yarn and Materials

The Annandale is designed to be worked with Berroco Millefiori Light Luxe, a yarn that comes in 100-gram balls. The yardage requirement varies by size, ranging from 3 balls for the smallest size (36 inches) to 7 balls for the largest size (68 inches). The pattern features color #8844 Pixie in the shown sample. Knitters will need two 32-inch (80 cm) circular knitting needles in size 5 (3.75 mm), which are used for the flat, sideways construction despite being circular needles. Additional supplies include one spare straight knitting needle in size 5 (3.75 mm) for binding off, two double-pointed needles (dpns) in size 3 (3.25 mm) for the I-Cord edging, and waste yarn for holding stitches during construction. The recommended gauge is 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, making accurate gauge checking essential before beginning the project.

Key Pattern Notes

• Garment is worked flat on circular needles, not joined in the round
• Construction begins at sleeve cuffs and works toward the center back
• Two pieces are created separately and then joined using three-needle bind off
• Increase rows are worked at different frequencies depending on the chosen size
• Applied I-Cord finishing adds a professional edge detail
• Pattern includes multiple size options with detailed finished measurements