Berroco Charlottetown Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Berroco Charlottetown Cardigan: Knit Pattern Summary

What is Being Made

The Berroco Charlottetown is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by Amy Christoffers. This garment is available in seven sizes, ranging from 36" to 60" bust circumference (closed), with finished lengths between 27¼" and 33". The cardigan is shown in a size 44" with approximately 3" of positive ease, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fit layering piece suitable for various body types and styling preferences.

Construction Techniques

The Charlottetown cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach. The garment is worked in three separate pieces: the back panel and two front panels. This modular construction method allows knitters to work each section independently before assembling them together, which can make the project more manageable and easier to fit as you progress. Stitches are cast on using the cable cast-on method to form the sleeves, and shoulders are shaped using short-row shaping techniques to create a custom fit at the neckline and shoulder area.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Charlottetown features two primary stitch patterns:

• Ribbed Cuff: A classic 1x1 rib pattern (alternating knit and purl stitches) is worked at the lower edge of the garment, measuring 3" in depth. This ribbed section provides elasticity and helps the cardigan sit snugly at the hem.
• Stockinette Stitch: The main body of the cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch (abbreviated as St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a V-shaped texture on the right side. This stitch pattern is worked for approximately 18" from the ribbed cuff before sleeve shaping begins.

Yarn and Materials

The Charlottetown is designed to be knitted using Berroco Quinoa yarn, a premium fiber choice that offers unique qualities for this project. The pattern requires 7 to 13 balls of Berroco Quinoa (50 grams per ball), depending on the finished size selected. The yarn color shown in the pattern photograph is #1003 Mushroom, a neutral, earthy tone that works well for a versatile cardigan.

Needles and Gauge

This pattern requires two sizes of circular needles to achieve proper gauge and fabric texture:

• Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles: Used for the ribbed cuff sections to create a tighter, more elastic fabric.
• Size 7 (4.50 mm) circular needles: Used for the main stockinette stitch body to create the correct gauge and fabric drape.

The circular needles should measure 29" or longer to accommodate the width of the back panel and front panels as they are worked. The target gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished cardigan will fit as intended and to avoid significant size variations.

Sizing and Fit

The Charlottetown is offered in seven size options with bust measurements of 36", 40", 44", 48", 52", 56", and 60" when closed. The corresponding finished lengths range from 27¼" to 33", providing options for different height ranges and style preferences. The pattern includes approximately 3" of positive ease, meaning the finished bust measurement will be about 3" larger than your actual bust measurement, creating a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for layering over other garments.