Berroco Millington Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Berroco Millington Cardigan

Project Overview

The Millington Cardigan is an intermediate-level knit cardigan designed by Emily Ringelman, featured in Berroco Portfolio Vol. 4. This open-front cardigan showcases beautiful cable work and is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed approach. The garment is knit in pieces worked flat, with the exception of ribbed edgings that are worked in the round using double-pointed needles. The design features a clever construction method where each front panel starts twice as wide as its finished width, with the bottom portion folded over to create functional pockets.

What Is Being Made

This is a classic cardigan with a button-front closure and integrated pockets. The finished bust measurement (closed) ranges from 33½" to 51" depending on size, with lengths varying from 25¾" to 28¾". The cardigan is designed with approximately 1–2" of ease for a comfortable, slightly relaxed fit. The open-front silhouette makes it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: The cardigan is knit from the bottom edge upward, allowing for easy length adjustments and a natural progression of the design
• Worked flat: The body and front panels are knitted flat on straight needles or circular needles, creating seamed pieces that are assembled afterward
• Worked in the round: Ribbed edgings and finishing details are worked in the round using a set of four double-pointed needles for a polished, professional appearance
• Seamed construction: Individual pieces are carefully seamed together using a tapestry needle, creating clean, durable seams throughout the garment
• Cable work: Multiple cable patterns add visual interest and texture to the design, requiring the use of a cable needle to manipulate stitches

Stitches Used

The Millington Cardigan features a variety of cable stitches that create its distinctive textured appearance. The stitch glossary includes:

• 2/2 Right Cable (RC): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle
• 2/2 Left Cable (LC): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle
• 3/3 Right Cable: Slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 3, then knit 3 from cable needle
• 3/3 Left Cable: Slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit 3, then knit 3 from cable needle
• 3/3 Right Purl Cable (RPC): Slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 3, then purl 3 from cable needle
• Double Seed Stitch: The primary stitch pattern used throughout the garment, creating a textured, reversible fabric

The back panel features a 44-stitch cable chart that measures 7" in width, while pocket charts contain 20 stitches measuring 3½" across. The gauge for this project is 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4" in Double Seed Stitch, making accurate gauge swatching essential before beginning.

Materials

The Millington Cardigan is designed to be worked in Berroco Ultra Wool, a 100% wool yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 5 to 8 balls of yarn (each ball is 100 grams). The pattern calls for size 7 (4.50 mm) needles—either straight needles or a 29" circular needle for the main fabric, plus a set of four double-pointed needles in the same size for ribbed edgings. Additional notions include stitch markers, a tapestry needle for seaming, and a cable needle for executing the cable stitches. Checking gauge before beginning is strongly recommended to ensure proper fit and finished measurements.