Berroco Lighted Structures Hadid Top Knitting Pattern

Berroco Lighted Structures Hadid Knit Top

What Is Being Made

The Hadid is a women's knit top designed by Åsa Buchta for Berroco. This intermediate-level garment is worked flat in separate pieces and then seamed together, with the neckline finished by picking up stitches and working in the round. The finished measurements range from 36½ inches to 68½ inches in bust circumference, with lengths varying from 21 inches to 24 inches, offering multiple size options to accommodate different body measurements and fit preferences.

Techniques Used

The Hadid employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques. The garment is constructed using the flat knitting method, meaning the back, front, and sleeves are knitted separately on straight needles before being joined together with seams. The neckline is finished using the pick-up method, where stitches are picked up from the cast-off edge and worked in the round using a circular needle, creating a refined finished edge. The pattern also incorporates blocking as an essential finishing step to achieve accurate measurements and proper fabric drape.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Hadid features two primary stitch patterns that work together to create visual interest and texture. The garment uses Rib and Mesh Patterns throughout the construction. The rib pattern is established in the set-up row with a k2, p2 ribbing (knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) repeat, which provides elasticity and structure. The mesh pattern creates an open, breathable fabric suitable for a cotton top. These stitch patterns are worked at a gauge of 18 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking, requiring careful gauge checking before beginning the project.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Hadid is designed to be knitted with Berroco Modern Cotton, a 100% cotton yarn available in 100-gram hanks. The color shown in the pattern is #1618 Coffee Milk. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 4 hanks for the smallest size (36½ inches) to 8 hanks for the largest sizes (65 inches and above). The pattern requires two needle sizes: size 7 (4.5 mm) needles for the main fabric and size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles measuring 16 inches for the neckline ribbing. Additional notions include stitch markers, waste yarn for holding stitches, and removable stitch markers to track pattern repeats.

Pattern Details and Construction

The pattern provides detailed finished measurements in multiple sizes to ensure proper fit. Berroco recommends approximately 2 to 4 inches of positive ease, meaning the finished garment should be slightly larger than body measurements for comfortable wear. The construction notes indicate that the back and front pieces are worked separately, with the back neck requiring a bind-off of 32 stitches. The front and back pieces are then seamed together at the shoulders and sides before the neckline stitches are picked up and finished in the round using the smaller circular needles. This construction method is typical for intermediate knitters and allows for precise shaping and fitting.