Berroco Gelato Top Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Amy Christoffers |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 34" to 62" |
| Needles Required: | 3.50mm (US 4) & 3.25mm (US 3) Circular Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 394-4 |
| Featured Products: | Berroco Medina Yarn - Cotton DK |
What you'll need
| To Fit Bust: | 34in | 38in | 42in | 46in | 50in | 54in | 58in | 62in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berroco Medina Yarn - Cotton DK
Casablanca (4703)
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4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Product Description
Berroco Gelato is an over-sized summer top that is perfect with capris, leggings or worn even as a cover-up. Lightweight and airy, you'll love the feel of Berroco Medina against your skin and gorgeous drape of this yarn and pattern.
Skill: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)" bust, worn with 4-6" of positive ease
Yarn Requirements: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls Berroco Medina (37% Cotton/ 36% Acrylic/ 27% Viscose; 100g/270yds) shown in #4703 Casablanca
Needles: US 3 (3.5mm) 16" circular and US 5 (4mm) 32" circular
Gauge: 22 sts and 44 rows = 4" in garter st on larger needles
Berroco Gelato Knit Top
What Is Being Made
The Berroco Gelato is an intermediate-level knit top designed by Amy Christoffers. This garment is available in eight sizes with finished bust measurements ranging from 34" to 62", and a consistent finished length of 28" across all sizes. The design features approximately 4–6" of ease, allowing for a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.
Techniques Used
This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The construction begins with casting on and working flat in sections rather than in the round, despite the use of circular needles. Stitches are picked up along edges to join sections, a technique that creates clean transitions between garment pieces. The pattern includes shaping at the neckline through strategic bind-offs and stitch placement on holders, allowing for shoulder and neck finishing. Gauge checking is emphasized as critical to achieving accurate finished measurements.
Stitches Used
Garter Stitch is the primary stitch throughout the entire garment. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row when working flat, producing a reversible, textured fabric with horizontal ridges. This stitch is beginner-friendly yet creates visual interest and provides excellent drape and structure for a wearable top. The pattern specifies working in Garter stitch for both the lower band section and the upper body section, with specific row counts provided for each size.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
Yarn: The pattern calls for Berroco Medina, a yarn weight of 100 grams per ball. The colorway shown is #4703 Casablanca. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 4 balls for the smallest sizes (34"–38" bust) to 7 balls for the largest sizes (58"–62" bust).
Needles and Notions: The pattern requires two circular needles—a 32" circular needle in size 5 (3.50 mm) for the main fabric and a 16" circular needle in size 3 (3.25 mm) for ribbed edgings or finishing. Four stitch holders are needed to temporarily hold stitches during neck shaping. The recommended gauge is 22 stitches and 44 rows over 4" when working Garter stitch on the larger needles, making accurate gauge swatching essential before beginning the project.
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