Berroco Marsali Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Designer: | Alison Green |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Cables, Seamed, Worked Flat, Worked In The Round |
Product Description
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: Shown in size 40¾” with suggested 2–6” positive ease
Bust (Closed) – (36, 40¾, 43½) [48, 52¼, 56¾, 59½] {64, 68¼, 72¾}"
Length – (21, 21½, 21½) [22, 22½, 23, 23½] {23¾, 24, 24½}”
Yarn Requirements: (7, 8, 8) [9, 9, 10, 11] {12, 12, 13} hanks Berroco Lanas Quick (100% Wool; 100g/109yds) shown in 77207 Fuchsia
Needles:
US 10 (6.00mm) 32” circular and DPNs
US 11 (8.00mm) 32” circular and DPNs
Gauge:
11 sts and 16 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 11 (8.00mm), blocked
28-st back cable panel = 8” wide on US 11 (8.00mm), blocked
6-st front cable including purls = 1¾” wide on US 11 (8.00mm), blocked
This pattern is also available in Berroco Lanas Quick.
Berroco Marsali Cardigan
What is Being Made
The Marsali is a sophisticated cardigan designed by Alison Green, offered in nine sizes ranging from 36" to 72¾" bust measurement. This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic cardigan silhouette with a length of approximately 21" to 24½" depending on size. The garment showcases prominent cable details on both the back and front panels, making it a statement piece suitable for layering and everyday wear.
Techniques Used
The Marsali cardigan employs a bottom-up construction method, where the body is worked as a single piece to the underarms before being divided for the back and front sections. The body is worked flat using circular needles in a back-and-forth motion rather than in the round. Sleeves are initially worked in the round to the sleeve caps using double-pointed needles or preferred small-circumference needles, then transitioned to worked flat for the cap shaping. The finished cardigan features seamed construction, with pieces joined together for a polished, tailored appearance. Cable knitting is a primary design element, with intricate cable panels featured prominently on the back and front of the garment.
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes Stockinette Stitch (St st) as the primary fabric base, which creates a smooth, classic knit surface. Seed Stitch is worked for the lower body ribbing, providing textural interest and elastic recovery. The signature design elements are cable stitches, with the back cable panel measuring 8" wide (28 stitches) and the front cables measuring 1¾" wide (6 stitches including purls). These cables create dimensional, twisted rope-like textures that add visual depth and sophistication to the finished garment.
Materials
The Marsali cardigan is designed to be knitted with Berroco Lanas Quick yarn in the colorway #77207 Fuchsia. Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 7 hanks to 13 hanks, with each hank weighing 100 grams. The pattern calls for two sizes of 32" circular needles (sizes 10/6mm and 11/8mm) to achieve proper gauge and fabric characteristics. Additional notions include a set of double-pointed needles in sizes 10/6mm and 11/8mm for working the sleeves in the round, along with 6 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and 6 stitches, and waste yarn for temporarily holding stitches during construction. The recommended gauge is 11 stitches and 16 rows per 4" in Stockinette Stitch using the larger needle, measured after blocking.
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