Berroco Fragaria Tee Top Knitting Pattern

Berroco Fragaria Tee: Intermediate Knit Top

What Is Being Made

The Fragaria Tee is a short-sleeved knitted top designed by Amy Palmer, featured in Berroco Portfolio Vol. 5. This garment is constructed as a fitted pullover with a finished bust measurement range from 32 inches to 60 inches, and length options from 16 inches to 20 inches. The design incorporates approximately 2–4 inches of ease for comfortable wearing. The tee is available in eight different sizes to accommodate various body measurements.

Construction Technique

The Fragaria Tee is worked in the round using a seamless construction method. The body is knitted in one continuous piece from the cast-on through the underarms before being divided for the back and front sections. This top-down circular knitting approach eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, professional finish. Eyelet patterns begin at the side hems and work toward the center of the garment, adding visual interest and texture to the design.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the garment is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric surface. The design features an eyelet pattern that is strategically placed along the side hems. This eyelet pattern incorporates yarn overs and decreases—specifically k2tog (knit two together) and SSK (slip, slip, knit)—to create decorative openings that add textural detail to the finished piece. The combination of stockinette stitch with the eyelet pattern provides both structure and elegant embellishment.

Materials and Tools

The Fragaria Tee is knitted using Berroco Remix Light yarn in the colorway Strawberry (#6960). Depending on the size selected, the pattern requires 2 to 3 balls of yarn, with each ball weighing 100 grams. The project calls for a 29-inch circular needle in size 3 (3.25 mm), or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge. Additional notions include waste yarn or a spare needle (size 3 or smaller) for holding stitches, two stitch markers for round placement, and two removable stitch markers or safety pins to track center stitch locations as the pattern progresses.

Gauge and Finishing Details

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies a gauge of 24 stitches and 36 rounds equal to 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Knitters are strongly encouraged to knit a gauge swatch and measure carefully before beginning, as variations in gauge will affect the finished measurements of the garment. The pattern includes detailed instructions for maintaining marker placement and moving removable markers every few rounds to track the center stitch locations throughout construction.