For the last few years, Berroco created little collections of tiny projects you can quickly whip up to add some yarny festivity to your holiday décor. For 2018’s minutia, Berroco dived into one of their favorite holiday tropes—the Ugly Christmas Sweater! Berroco Minutia ’18 is knit with Vintage DK, Ultra Alpaca, and Ultra Wool DK. The colorwork patterns are in chart form only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Yarn Requirements:
Reindeer Sweater – small amounts of Berroco Ultra Wool DK (100% Superwash Wool; 100g/292yds) shown in 8301 Cream (MC), 8350 Chili (C1), 83103 Wheat (C2), 83115 Bear (C3), and 83149 Pine (C4)
White Tree Sweater – small amounts of Berroco Ultra Wool DK (100% Superwash Wool; 100g/292yds) shown in 8361 Kale (MC) and 8301 Cream (CC)
Wreath Sweater – small amounts of Berroco Vintage DK (50% Acrylic/40% Wool/10% Nylon; 100g/288yds) shown in 2150 Berries (C1), 2145 Cast Iron (C2), 2135 Holly (C3), and 2100 Snow Day (C4)
Christmas Tree Sweater – small amounts of Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Alpaca/50% Wool; 100g/215yds) shown in 6275 Pea Soup Mix
Needles:
Reindeer Sweater – US 6 (4.00mm)
White Tree Sweater – US 6 (4.00mm)
Wreath Sweater – US 6 (4.00mm)
Christmas Tree Sweater – US 7 (4.50mm) DPNs
Hooks:
Reindeer Sweater – US G/6 (4.00mm)
White Tree Sweater – US G/6 (4.00mm)
Gauge:
Reindeer Sweater – 23 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
White Tree Sweater – 23 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
Wreath Sweater – 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch
Christmas Tree Sweater – 21 sts and 27 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
