Berroco Campana Top Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Alison Green |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 81.5cm to 178.5cm (32" to 70") |
| Needles Required: | 3.75mm (US 5) & 4.00mm (US 6) Circular Needles |
| Featured Products: | Berroco Splash Yarn - Viscose DK |
Product Description
Berroco Campana is a lovely women’s tee knit in Splash, a
delightful blend of viscose and organic cotton with fabulous crisp stitch
definition. The stunning yet simple sweater is knit in the round from the top
down with textured detail on the yoke.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: Shown in size 35½” with suggested 2–4” positive ease
Bust – (32, 35½, 39¾, 43¼) [47¼,
51½, 55] {59¼, 62½, 66¾, 70¼}"
Length – (19, 19½, 20, 20½) [21, 21¼, 21½] {22, 22¼, 22¾, 22¾}"
Yarn Requirements: (6, 7, 7, 8) [8, 9, 10] {11, 11, 12, 13} hanks Berroco
Splash (70% Viscose/ 30% Organic Cotton; 50g/131yds) shown in 2411 Key West
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” & 32” circular
and DPNs
US 6 (4.00mm) 16” & 32” circular
to get gauge
Gauge: 23 sts and 34 rnds = 4” in stockinette
stitch on US 6 (4.00mm), after blocking
This pattern is also available in Berroco 443 Splash.
Berroco Campana Knitted Top
What is Being Made
The Berroco Campana is an intermediate-level knitted top designed by Alison Green. This garment is a versatile pullover available in multiple sizes ranging from 32" to 70¼" bust circumference, with finished lengths between 19" and 22¾". The design is shown in size 35½" / 90 cm and features a flattering fit with approximately 2-4" of positive ease recommended for comfortable wear.
Construction Technique
The Campana is constructed using a top-down, one-piece knitting method, which allows for easy fitting adjustments during the knitting process. The yoke shaping is accomplished using short rows, a technique that creates gradual increases without visible seams. This construction approach means you begin at the neckline and work downward toward the hem, making it simple to try on the garment as you progress and adjust the length to your preference.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch used throughout most of the garment is Stockinette Stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance on the right side and bumpy texture on the wrong side. The pattern also incorporates Seed Stitch, which is worked in the round over an even number of stitches. Seed Stitch creates a textured, bumpy fabric by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard pattern, adding visual and tactile interest to the design.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for Berroco Splash yarn in the colorway #2411 Key West. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 6 to 13 hanks of Berroco Splash (each hank weighs 50 grams). The yarn is worked at a gauge of 23 stitches and 34 rounds per 4 inches on the larger needles after blocking, which is important to check before beginning your project.
Needles and Notions Required
- 16" / 40 cm circular needles in sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 6 / 4 mm
- 32" / 80 cm circular needles in sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 6 / 4 mm
- 1 set of double-pointed needles, size 5 / 3.75 mm, or preferred needles for working small circumferences
- 5 stitch markers (with 1 in a different color to mark the beginning of round)
- Waste yarn for holding stitches temporarily
The use of multiple needle sizes and circular needles in different lengths allows you to transition smoothly from working the smaller yoke circumference to the larger body circumference as the garment expands with each round.
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.