Berroco Book Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Berroco Tillie Pattern Collection Overview

The Berroco Book - Berroco Tillie is a comprehensive downloadable PDF pattern collection featuring six distinct projects designed for intermediate-level crafters. This collection showcases the versatility of Berroco Tillie yarn across multiple garment categories including cardigans, scarves, sweaters, jumpers, and tops, with projects suitable for both knitting and crochet techniques.

About Berroco Tillie Yarn

Berroco Tillie is a luxurious hand-dyed yarn composed of 62% Pima Cotton and 38% Cupro, a sustainable silk-like byproduct of cotton processing. Each 100-gram hank provides 375 yards of yarn. The yarn features a chainette construction that creates a lightweight, generously yarded fabric with exceptional softness and structure. Made in Peru, Berroco Tillie offers a gorgeous drape, smooth feel, and long-lasting durability. The yarn is machine washable in cold water on a delicate cycle with flat drying recommended.

Bonn Tee

The Bonn is a knitted tee designed by Åsa Buchta at intermediate skill level. This project demonstrates classic tee construction techniques, with the body worked in the round to the underarms using Berroco Tillie yarn. At the underarms, the piece is divided for separate back and front sections, which are then worked flat and seamed at the shoulders. The sleeve caps are uniquely constructed using Berroco Aerial yarn and short-row shaping, with stitches picked up across the armhole and worked downward. The pattern includes finished bust measurements ranging from 34½ inches to 70 inches across multiple size options. Gauge is 23 stitches and 34 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles, measured after blocking.

Freden Shawl

The Freden is a knitted shawl pattern created using Berroco Tillie yarn. This project offers crafters an opportunity to explore shawl construction techniques at an intermediate level of difficulty.

Jena Tee

The Jena is a knitted tee pattern designed using Berroco Tillie yarn, providing another option for intermediate knitters seeking to create a fitted or styled tee garment.

Kassel Shawl

The Kassel is a crocheted shawl pattern worked in Berroco Tillie yarn. This project demonstrates crochet techniques applied to shawl construction, offering an alternative to knitted shawl designs for those who prefer crochet methods.

Melle Twinset

The Melle Twinset is a knitted project using Berroco Tillie yarn that combines coordinating pieces, allowing intermediate crafters to create a cohesive two-piece set.

Menden Pullover

The Menden is a knitted pullover sweater pattern designed using Berroco Tillie yarn. This garment project showcases intermediate-level construction techniques suitable for creating a classic pullover silhouette.

General Pattern Information

All patterns in the Berroco Book - Berroco Tillie collection are designed for intermediate-level crafters. The collection emphasizes proper gauge checking before beginning projects, with recommendations to take time measuring gauge after blocking to ensure accurate finished measurements. Since Berroco Tillie is a hand-dyed yarn, the pattern notes recommend alternating skeins every two rounds or rows to avoid unintended patterning in the finished fabric. The patterns utilize standard knitting and crochet abbreviations and terms, with a comprehensive abbreviations guide included in the downloadable PDF.