Berroco Archaos Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Designer: | Alison Green |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Berroco Archaos is an outfit-making cardigan that will be engaging to knit and incredible to wear with a modular construction and multidirectional design elements. This open-front cardigan begins with the entrelac collar and continues down the back panel before working out to the sides and sleeves, which are seamed during finishing. Multicolor Berroco Carousel is held together with soft, fluffy Aerial throughout this project, giving it a delightful mix of color, softness, and warmth all topped with a fluffy halo. Choose Archaos to flex your entrelac chops and have a go-to garment in your handmade wardrobe that will top anything from work wear to weekend wear with ease—and look great doing it!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: designed to fit with 2–6” positive ease. Sample is shown in size 42”
Chest (closed with entrelac panel overlapped) – (38, 42, 46) [50, 54, 58, 62] {66, 70, 74}"
Length – (18¾, 18¾, 18¾) [18¾, 21, 21, 21] {21, 21¼, 21¼}"
Sleeve length – (15½, 15½, 15½) [14½, 14½, 13½, 13½] {12½, 12½, 12½}”
Yarn Requirements:
(4, 5, 5) [5, 6, 7,7] {7, 8, 8} balls Berroco Carousel (52% Wool/ 48% Acrylic; 100g/418yds), shown in #4447 Darts
(6, 7, 7) [8, 9, 9, 10] {10, 11, 12} balls Berroco Aerial (65% Superkid Mohair/ 35% Silk; 25g/284yds), shown in #3441 Lagoon
Needles: US 6 (4.00mm)
Gauge:
22 sts and 44 rows = 4” in garter stitch, blocked
4 base triangles (36 sts) = 9” wide in entrelac pattern
2 side triangles = 4” long in entrelac pattern
Berroco Archaos Cardigan: Intermediate Knit Design
What is Being Made
The Archaos is a seamed cardigan designed by Alison Green, available in 10 size options ranging from 38" to 74" bust measurement. This intermediate-level knitting project features a distinctive entrelac panel detail and is worked flat on circular needles. The finished cardigan offers versatile length options, with most sizes measuring 18¾" in length, while larger sizes extend to 21¼". The design is intended to be worn with 2–6" of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
Techniques Used
The Archaos employs two primary construction techniques. The main body is worked flat using the seamed method, allowing knitters to work back and forth on circular needles before pieces are sewn together. The signature design element is the entrelac pattern, which creates an interlocking geometric texture. The pattern uses a set-up tier followed by base triangles and side triangles to build the entrelac structure. This technique requires careful attention to shaping and stitch placement, making it suitable for intermediate-level knitters who have experience with more complex stitch patterns.
Stitches Used
- Garter Stitch – The primary stitch used throughout the main body, providing a textured, reversible fabric
- Entrelac Pattern – A complex interlocking technique using base triangles and side triangles to create dimensional, basket-weave-like sections
The entrelac gauge is measured as 4 base triangles (36 stitches) equaling 9" wide and 2 side triangles equaling 4" long. The garter stitch gauge is 22 stitches and 44 rows per 4" after blocking.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
This cardigan is designed to be worked with two yarns held together throughout, creating a rich, textured fabric:
- Berroco Carousel (100 gr balls) in colorway #4447 Darts – Quantities range from 4 balls for the smallest size to 8 balls for the largest size
- Berroco Aerial (25 gr balls) in colorway #3441 Lagoon – Quantities range from 6 balls for smaller sizes to 12 balls for the largest size
The pattern calls for a 32" circular needle in size 6 (4 mm), or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. Additional notions include locking stitch markers and waste yarn to hold stitches during construction. Gauge should be checked after blocking to ensure accurate finished measurements, as blocking significantly affects the final dimensions of both the garter stitch and entrelac sections.
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