Berroco Cabrera Top Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Berroco Design Team |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 97cm to 178.5cm (38" to 70") |
| Needles Required: | 3.75mm (US 5) Single Point Needles, 3.50mm (US 4) Circular Needles & 3.50mm (US 4) Double Point Needles |
Product Description
Berroco Cabrera is a simple yet stunning women’s wide V-neck
tee knit in Lumi, a cotton, polyester, and other fibers blend excellent for all
your warm weather pieces with just a touch of soft metallic. The sweater features
a wide V-neckline with side shaping and an I-cord edging. Cabrera is knit flat
in two pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. Applied I-cord is added to the armholes and
neck during finishing.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: Shown in size 38¼” with suggested 2–6” positive ease
Bust – (38¼, 41¾, 46) [50, 54¼, 57¾] {62, 66, 70¼}"
Length – (22, 22½, 22½) [23, 23, 23½] {24, 24½, 25}"
Yarn Requirements: (7, 7, 8) [9, 9, 10] {11, 12, 13} balls
Berroco Lumi (80% Cotton/ 18% Polyester/ 2% Other Fibers; 50g/137yds) shown in 8125
Plum Island
Needles:
US 4 (3.50mm) single points; 16”
circular and DPNs
US 5 (3.75mm) single points to get
gauge
Gauge: 23 sts and 32 rows = 4” in
stockinette stitch on US 5 (3.75mm), after blocking
This pattern is also available in Berroco 444 Lumi.
Berroco Cabrera Knit Top
What is Being Made
The Berroco Cabrera is a knitted top designed by the Berroco Design Team. This intermediate-level garment is available in nine sizes, ranging from 38¼" to 70¼" bust measurement, with finished lengths between 22" and 25". The design offers positive ease of approximately 2–6" for a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for various body types.
Construction Techniques
The Cabrera top employs a classic flat knitting construction method. The back and front pieces are worked separately in flat stockinette stitch, then sewn together to form the body. Applied I-Cord finishing is added to both the armholes and neckline during the finishing stage, providing a polished, professional edge detail that enhances the garment's structure and durability.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
- Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the garment, creating a smooth, classic fabric with a knit face and purl reverse side
- Applied I-Cord: A decorative and functional finishing technique worked in the round and applied to armholes and neckline edges for a refined, tailored appearance
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for Berroco Lumi yarn, a premium fiber choice offered in the colorway #8125 Plum Island. Yarn requirements range from 7 to 13 balls depending on size, with each ball weighing 50 grams. The Berroco Lumi yarn is specifically recommended to achieve the intended drape, gauge, and finished appearance of this design.
Needles and Notions
- Size 5 / 3.75 mm knitting needles: Used for the main body fabric in stockinette stitch
- Size 4 / 3.5 mm circular knitting needle (16" / 40 cm): Employed for ribbed edgings and I-Cord application
- Size 4 / 3.5 mm double-pointed needles: Two needles used for I-Cord construction during finishing
- Stitch markers: Two markers used to identify key shaping points
- Stitch holder: One holder for securing stitches during construction
- Waste yarn: Required for provisional cast-on technique
Gauge and Finishing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 23 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on the larger needles. This gauge is measured after blocking, making it essential to knit a gauge swatch and block it before beginning the project to ensure accurate finished measurements. Proper gauge checking is critical for achieving the correct fit and drape of the finished garment.
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.