Berroco Fall Fika Collection eBook Gloves Knitting Pattern

Berroco Fall Fika Collection eBook: Knitting Pattern Summary

Spruce Hill Sweater

What is Being Made: Spruce Hill is a knitted sweater designed by Åsa Buchta, available in multiple sizes ranging from 36 inches to 72 inches bust measurement. This intermediate-level knitting project produces a finished garment with lengths varying from 22½ inches to 26 inches depending on size selection. The sweater is shown in a size 40 inch bust measurement and features a sophisticated design suitable for fall and cooler seasons.

Construction Method: The Spruce Hill sweater uses a flat knitting construction technique for the primary garment pieces. The back and front panels are worked flat from the bottom up, then seamed together to form the body. After the main body is complete, stitches are picked up along the neckline and armholes to work the neckband and armbands in the round, creating a finished, professional appearance at these edges.

Stitches and Techniques Used: This pattern incorporates several key knitting techniques including reverse stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, measured at a gauge of 21 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches when worked on larger needles. The design features cable work as a central design element, with cable stitches manipulated using a cable needle. The pattern includes slip stitches for cable construction, knit and purl stitches arranged in ribbed sections, and stitch markers to track pattern repeats. The center front pattern measures 8¼ inches across and comprises 46 stitches, creating a focal point for the garment's visual interest.

Materials Required: Berroco Fika yarn is the specified fiber for this project, with quantities ranging from 3 to 6 hanks depending on the size selected. The yarn shown features the colorway #7051 Cake. Knitting needles in sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm) are required to achieve proper gauge, with a 16-inch circular needle in size 4 (3.5 mm) needed for working the neckband and armbands in the round. Additional notions include a cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, waste yarn for holding stitches temporarily during construction, and stitch markers for tracking pattern placement.

Yarn Characteristics: Berroco Fika is a hand-dyed yarn, which means each skein may have subtle color variations. The pattern recommends alternating between skeins every 2 rows during knitting to avoid visible patterning or color pooling in the finished garment, ensuring an even appearance throughout the sweater.

Gauge and Blocking: Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies 21 stitches and 32 rows equal 4 inches in reverse stockinette stitch using the larger needles. Gauge is measured after blocking, so the finished sweater should be blocked to proper measurements before seaming to ensure accurate sizing and proper drape of the finished garment.

Collection Overview

The Berroco Fall Fika Collection eBook is a downloadable PDF resource featuring knitting patterns for multiple garment types suitable for fall and transitional seasons. The collection includes patterns for gloves, hats, scarves, sweaters and jumpers, and vests, all designed to showcase the Berroco Fika yarn line. This comprehensive collection provides knitters of various skill levels with options for creating coordinated pieces or individual projects using the same yarn base.