Berroco Muesli Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted, Sport |
| Designer: | Brenda York |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Pillowy soft and sporting a striking slip-stitch pattern, Berroco Muesli is a must-knit cardigan for your fall and winter wardrobe! This sweater has a versatility that will range from casual to elegant outfits, pairing as easily with tees and jeans as it does with dress pants and buttondowns. Muesli is knit with a strand of bouncy wool Lanas Light and a strand of fluffy Aerial or Aerial Color throughout, creating a finished fabric that is lightweight, cozy, and incredibly soft. Knit flat from the bottom up in pieces and seamed, this cardigan has a great balance of structure and drape. Choose Muesli for a layer that is always ready to grab and go to add warmth, color, and graceful style to any outfit. Slip-stitch pattern is both charted and written out.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: designed to fit with 2–4” positive ease. Sample shown in size 40½”
Chest – (36, 40½, 44½) [47½, 52, 56½, 60½] {65, 68, 72½}"
Length – (21½, 22, 22½) [22½, 23, 23½, 23½] {24, 24½, 25}"
Yarn Requirements:
Main Colors –
(3, 3, 3) [3, 3, 4, 4] {4, 4, 4} skeins Berroco Lanas Light (100% Wool; 100g/383yds), shown in #7801 Cream
(3, 4, 4) [4, 4, 5, 5] {5, 6, 6} balls Berroco Aerial Color (65% Superkid Mohair/ 35% Silk; 25g/284yds), shown in #34100 Monet
Contrasting Colors –
(1, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2, 2] {2, 3, 3} skeins Berroco Lanas Light (100% Wool; 100g/383yds), shown in #78108 Spring Green
(2, 3, 3) [3, 3, 4, 4] {4, 5, 5} balls Berroco Aerial (65% Superkid Mohair/ 35% Silk; 25g/284yds), shown in #3467 Pine
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) single points and 32” circular
US 6 (4.00mm) single points
Gauge: 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in pattern stitch with US 6 (4.00mm) needles, blocked
Berroco Muesli Cardigan
What Is Being Made
The Berroco Muesli is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by Brenda York. This garment is available in multiple sizes ranging from 36" to 72½" bust circumference, with finished lengths between 21½" and 25" depending on size selection. The cardigan features a classic construction with positive ease of approximately 2–4" for comfortable wear.
Construction and Techniques
The Muesli cardigan is worked flat in separate pieces and then seamed together, following a bottom-up construction method. This approach allows knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and make adjustments as needed. A distinctive feature of this pattern is the two-strand yarn technique: one strand of Berroco Lanas Light is worked together with one strand of either Berroco Aerial or Berroco Aerial Color throughout the entire project. The two strands must be color-matched, pairing the main colors together and the contrast colors together to create a cohesive, blended appearance.
Stitches and Pattern Details
The cardigan is worked primarily in Pattern Stitch, which is knitted using the larger needles (size 6 / 4 mm). The gauge for this pattern stitch is 22 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches after blocking, making accurate gauge checking essential for proper fit. Ribbed edgings are created using the smaller needles (size 5 / 3.75 mm), providing structure and definition to the neckband and other finished edges.
Materials and Yarn
The Muesli cardigan offers flexibility with two yarn options, both using a two-strand combination:
- Berroco Lanas Light Option: Requires 3–4 balls of #7801 Cream (main color) and 1–3 balls of #78108 Spring Green (contrast color), depending on size. Each ball weighs 100 grams.
- Berroco Aerial Option: Requires 3–6 balls of Berroco Aerial Color #34100 Monet (main color) and 2–5 balls of Berroco Aerial #3467 Pine (contrast color), depending on size. Each ball weighs 25 grams.
The two-strand construction creates a richer, more textured fabric while allowing for creative color blending between the main and contrast shades.
Needles and Notions
The pattern requires circular needles in sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm). A 32-inch circular needle in size 5 is used for neckband work. Additional notions include 4 removable stitch markers or waste yarn for tracking pattern repeats and construction points. Gauge should be measured after blocking to ensure accuracy before beginning the project.
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