Berroco Rest & Reset Halaby Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Berroco Rest & Reset Halaby Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Halaby is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by Alison Green. This garment features a sophisticated construction method worked in one continuous piece, beginning at the lower back. The cardigan is available in eight sizes ranging from 37 inches to 73 inches bust measurement (94 to 185.5 cm), with finished lengths between 26½ and 28 inches (67.5 to 71 cm). The design includes a front opening with approximately 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) of positive ease for comfortable wear.

Construction Technique

The Halaby employs a seamless, top-down construction method that maximizes efficiency and minimizes finishing work. The cardigan begins with stitches cast on for the lower back section. As the knitter progresses upward, sleeve stitches are cast on to create the body and sleeves in one integrated piece. At the back neck, stitches are bound off, and then each front panel is worked separately. During front panel construction, the sleeve stitches are bound off, and knitting continues down to the bottom of the fronts. After the main body is complete, garter stitch hems are added to all edges: the front and collar edges receive this finishing treatment, as do the sleeve edges. This construction approach eliminates the need for seaming and provides a polished, professional appearance.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Halaby is referred to as Pattern Stitch. Knitters work this stitch with two yarns held together throughout the entire project, which creates a cohesive fabric with interesting texture and depth. The gauge for this pattern stitch is 16 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) when measured on the larger needle after blocking. Garter stitch—created by knitting every row—is used for the hem details on the front, collar, and sleeve edges, providing a classic, textured border that frames the garment.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Halaby pattern calls for two coordinating Berroco yarns held together as one throughout construction. Berroco Lumi is the primary yarn, with quantities ranging from 6 to 11 balls depending on size (each ball weighs 50 grams). The recommended color is #8106 Driftwood. Berroco Aerial is the secondary yarn, held together with the Lumi, with quantities ranging from 3 to 6 balls depending on size (each ball weighs 25 grams). The recommended color is #3469 Frost. This two-yarn combination creates visual interest and textural variation in the finished cardigan.

Needles required include 32-inch (80 cm) circular needles in both size 7 (4.5 mm) and size 8 (5 mm). The smaller needles are used for ribbing or initial cast-on sections, while the larger needles are used for the main pattern stitch where gauge is established. Knitters should select the needle size that allows them to achieve the specified gauge of 16 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) in the pattern stitch. Additional notions include 2 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points, and waste yarn for holding stitches during the construction process.

Skill Level and Finishing

Rated as an intermediate-level project, the Halaby is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex construction methods. The one-piece seamless construction and the technique of holding two yarns together throughout require attention to detail and familiarity with managing multiple strands. Blocking is recommended after completion to achieve accurate finished measurements and to even out the fabric created by the pattern stitch and yarn combination.