Berroco Outside the Sock Esha Top Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Designer: | Åsa Buchta |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 35" to 71"(89 to 180.5 cm) |
| Needles Required: | Sizes 2 / 2.75mm and 4 / 3.5mm |
| Featured Products: | Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted
Buttercream (5102)
Out of stock — not added to kit
× $8.80
Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted
Rhubarb (51194)
In stock
× $8.80
Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted
Lilacs (5183)
In stock
× $8.80
Product Description
Knit in Berroco Vintage Sock 12002, 2 balls; 12076 and 12073 1 ball each (size 39") Worked in the round to the underarms, then back and front are worked separately, shaped with short rows and joined at the shoulders with a 3-needle bind-off.
Designed by Åsa Buchta
Berroco Outside the Sock Esha Knit Top
What Is Being Made
The Esha is an intermediate-level knit top designed by Åsa Buchta. This garment is available in eight sizes, ranging from 35 inches to 71 inches in bust circumference, with finished lengths between 20½ and 23½ inches. The pattern is suitable for knitters with intermediate experience and offers a modern construction approach combining circular and flat knitting techniques.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
The Esha employs a strategic construction method that combines circular knitting with flat knitting. The garment is worked in the round from the bottom to the underarms, creating seamless fabric in the body. At the underarm level, the piece is divided for the back and front sections, which are then worked back and forth in rows using flat knitting techniques. Shoulder shaping is accomplished using short rows, a technique that creates a custom fit by gradually increasing row length to shape the shoulder line without creating visible steps.
The pattern requires a 3-needle bind-off for finishing, which creates a strong, flexible seam ideal for joining shoulder edges. This technique is worked on a spare needle and produces a professional finish commonly used in contemporary knitwear design.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch used throughout the Esha is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance on the right side and bumpy texture on the wrong side. This fundamental knit stitch is worked by alternating knit and purl rows when working flat, or knit rounds when working in the round. Stockinette stitch is the foundation of most contemporary knitwear and provides an excellent canvas for showcasing yarn color and texture.
Yarn and Materials
The Esha is designed to be knit with Berroco Vintage Sock yarn, a high-quality fingering-weight yarn. The pattern calls for a primary color (MC) in Buttercream (#12002) and two contrasting colors: Lilacs (#12073) and Rhubarb (#CC2). Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 2 to 4 balls of the main color at 100 grams per ball, with 1 ball each of the two contrast colors.
Needle requirements include size 2 and size 4 circular needles in 32-inch and 16-inch lengths, measured in both metric (2.75 mm and 3.5 mm) and US sizing. Knitters working the smaller sizes (35–51 inches) will also need double-pointed needles or preferred small-circumference needles in size 2 for working the sleeves or other small sections. Additional notions include a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats and waste yarn for holding stitches during construction.
Gauge and Finishing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 24 stitches and 34 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch, measured after blocking. Achieving accurate gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements and ensuring the garment fits as designed. The pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning to avoid sizing discrepancies.
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