Berroco Hoist Cowl Knitting Pattern

Berroco Hoist by Norah Gaughan

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Hoist is a two-piece set comprising a cowl and an oversized sweater, both designed for experienced knitters. The sweater is intentionally constructed with an oversized fit and features no true bustline, creating a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The matching cowl serves as a coordinating accessory piece.

Garment Specifications

Sizes: Available in bust sizes 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, and 54 inches. The photographed sample is shown in size 34 inches.

Finished Measurements:

• Circumference at underarm: 44½(49-50½-53½-56-58½-60½) inches
• Length: 22(22½-23-24-24½-25-25½) inches

Techniques Used

This pattern employs multiple construction methods to achieve its design. The sweater utilizes seamless, top-down construction worked in the round using circular needles, allowing for a continuous knit without seaming. The cowl is worked flat on straight needles, then seamed to form the tubular accessory. The combination of techniques demonstrates the versatility required at the experienced skill level.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The primary stitch throughout both pieces is stockinette stitch (st st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric surface. The cowl incorporates slip-stitch edging, with 3 stitches slipped at the beginning of rows to create finished selvage edges. The pattern includes strategic knit and purl combinations to shape the cowl's edges and maintain structural integrity.

Materials and Gauge

Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky in color 7206 is used throughout. The cowl requires two 100-gram hanks, while the sweater requires 6(6-7-7-8-8-8) 100-gram hanks depending on size selection.

Needles: The pattern calls for 24-inch and 29-inch circular needles in sizes 8 (5mm) and 10 (6mm), as well as straight knitting needles in size 10 (6mm). Needle size selection depends on achieving proper gauge.

Gauge: 14 stitches and 20 rows equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger (size 10/6mm) needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure proper fit and finished measurements.

Additional Notions

The pattern requires stitch holders and at least one stitch marker to track pattern repeats and construction points.

Pattern Source

This design appears in Norah Gaughan Volume 15 and is published by Berroco, Inc. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF from Berroco's official resources.