Berroco Piquet Dress Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Product Description
Projects that dovetail graceful design with functional warmth are always a delightful find, and Piquet from the Berroco Portfolio Vol. 8 Collection does just that. Knit seamlessly in the round from the top down, Piquet has deep ribbing at the collar, short rows at the back neck for a great fit, and a round yoke construction that sets up a striking stranded colorwork design. The adult version sports a statement sleeve that pulls in at the cuff to leave volume above the wrist while the children’s version has a more tapered sleeve for the best odds of staying mess-free. Either Berroco Ultra Wool and Berroco Vintage yarns can be used in this design, and both are machine-washable options that are soft, warm, and work up beautifully into cozy garments. Piquet will effortlessly pair with tights or leggings for kids and grow-ups alike, adding a cozy warmth and timeless style that will take you anywhere you need to go. Colorwork pattern is charted only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes:
Child – to (2, 4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14] years
Adult – to fit (32¾–34¾, 36¾–38¾, 40¾–42¾) [44–46, 48–50, 52¾–54¾, 56–58] {60–62, 64¾–66¾, 67¼–69¼}” chest
Finished Measurements: designed to fit with 2–4” positive ease
Child – sample shown in size 6
Chest – (23¼, 24¾, 26½, 28¾) [30½, 32, 34½]”
Length – (19½, 22, 23½, 25) [27½, 28¾, 30]"
Sleeve length – (12, 13, 14, 15) [16, 17, 18]"
Adult – sample shown in size 40¾”
Chest – (36¾, 40¾, 44¾) [48, 52, 56¾, 60] {64, 68¾, 71¼}”
Length – (44½, 45, 45) [45½, 45½, 46, 46½] {46½, 47, 47}”
Sleeve length – 19½" (all sizes)
Yarn Requirements: Berroco Ultra Wool (100% Superwash Wool; 100g/219yds) or Berroco Vintage (50% Acrylic/40% Wool/10% Nylon; 100g/217yds)
Child – (3, 3, 4, 4) [5, 5, 6] skeins Main Color, shown in Berroco Ultra Wool #33109 Fog and 1 skein each of CC1 and CC2, shown in #3301 Cream and #3329 Butternut
Adult – (7, 7, 8) [9, 9, 10, 11] {11, 12, 13} hanks Main Color, shown in Berroco Vintage #5185 Tide Pool, and 1 hank each of CC1 and CC2, shown in #5101 Mochi and #5123 Blush
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” and 24” circulars and DPNs
US 7 (4.50mm) 16” and 24” circulars and DPNs
Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rounds = 4" in stockinette stitch with US 7 (4.50mm) needles, blocked
Berroco Piquet Knit Dress
What Is Being Made
The Berroco Piquet is a seamless, top-down knit dress designed by Åsa Buchta for intermediate-level knitters. This garment is available in an adult version with finished bust measurements ranging from 36¾ inches to 71¼ inches (93.5 cm to 181 cm), accommodating multiple size options. The dress features a finished length between 44½ inches and 47 inches (113 cm to 119.5 cm), making it a full-length garment suitable for various body types and preferences.
Techniques Used
This dress employs several advanced knitting techniques that contribute to its seamless construction and visual interest:
- Seamless construction: The garment is knit as one continuous piece without seaming, creating a smooth, professional finish.
- Top-down construction: The dress is worked from the neckline downward, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and the ability to try on the garment as you progress.
- Worked in the round: Using circular needles, the dress is knit in continuous rounds rather than flat pieces, which contributes to the seamless quality and eliminates the need for finishing seams.
- Stranded colorwork: The pattern incorporates stranded knitting techniques, meaning multiple yarn colors are carried across the fabric to create patterned sections. This technique requires managing multiple colors simultaneously while maintaining even tension.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch structure for this dress is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. The gauge is measured at 20 stitches and 26 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on the larger needles after blocking. The stranded colorwork sections integrate additional stitches to create the patterned design elements using the contrast colors.
Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Notions
Yarn: This pattern calls for Berroco Vintage yarn, a worsted-weight option. The main color (MC) is Berroco Vintage #5185 Tide Pool, with quantities ranging from 7 hanks for the smallest size to 13 hanks for the largest size. Each hank weighs 100 grams. Two contrast colors (CC1 and CC2) are used for the stranded colorwork: Berroco Vintage #5101 Mochi and Berroco Vintage #5123 Blush, with 1 hank of each required regardless of size.
Needles: The pattern requires circular needles in two sizes to accommodate the gauge changes typical of fitted garments. Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles are used for ribbed sections, while size 7 (4.5 mm) needles are used for the main stockinette sections. Both sizes are needed in 32-inch (80 cm) length for the body and 16-inch (40 cm) length for the sleeves or smaller circumferences. Additionally, a set of double-pointed needles in both sizes is recommended for working small circumferences, though alternative small-circumference needles may be substituted based on knitter preference.
Notions: Essential notions include 5 stitch markers (with 1 in a different color to mark the beginning of round), a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and waste yarn for holding stitches during construction. Blocking is recommended after completion, as the gauge measurement is taken after blocking to ensure accurate finished dimensions.
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Åsa Buchta |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamless, Stranded, Top Down, Worked In The Round |
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