Berroco Robette Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Designer: | Alison Green |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Stranded, Stripes, Worked Flat, Worked In The Round |
Product Description
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: Shown in size 46” with 4–6” positive ease
Bust – (38, 42, 46) [50, 54, 58, 62] {66, 70, 74}”
Length – (22½, 22¾, 23¼) [23½, 24, 24¾, 25¼] {25¼, 25½, 25½}”
Yarn Requirements: Berroco Remix Chunky (30% Nylon/ 27% Cotton/ 24% Acrylic/ 10% Silk/ 9% Linen; 100g/139yds)
MC – (5, 5, 5) [5, 6, 6, 7] {7, 8, 8} skeins shown in 9993 Pepper
CC1 – (1, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2, 2] {2, 3, 3} skeins shown in 9901 Birch
CC 2 – 1 skein for all sizes shown in 9922 Buttercup
Needles:
US 8 (5.00mm) 32 circular and DPNs
US 10 (6.00mm) 32” circular and DPNs
Gauge:
14 sts and 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 10 (6.00mm), blocked
16 sts and 24 rows = 4” in k1, p1 ribbing on US 8 (5.00mm), blocked
This pattern is also available in Berroco Remix Chunky.
Berroco Robette Cardigan
What is Being Made
The Berroco Robette is an intermediate-level cardigan designed by Alison Green. This garment is constructed as a single piece from the bottom up, with the body knit flat and sleeves worked in the round before being joined together. The cardigan features a button-front closure with eight 1-inch buttons and comes in eight different finished bust sizes ranging from 38 inches to 62 inches, with lengths varying from approximately 22.5 to 25.25 inches.
Construction Techniques
The Robette cardigan employs several key knitting techniques that define its construction:
- Bottom-up construction: The cardigan begins at the lower edge and is worked upward toward the shoulders and neckline.
- Worked flat and in the round: The body is knitted flat on circular needles without joining, while the sleeves are worked in the round using double-pointed needles.
- One-piece yoke: After the body and sleeves are completed separately, they are joined together and the yoke is worked as a single continuous piece.
- Short-row shaping: The neckline is shaped using short rows, a technique that creates a custom fit at the neck opening.
- Stranded colorwork: The pattern incorporates stranded knitting techniques using multiple colors.
- Striped patterning: Color changes create striped effects throughout the garment.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The Robette uses fundamental knitting stitches to create its fabric and structure:
- Stockinette stitch (St st): The primary stitch used for the main body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric.
- Ribbing (k1, p1): Used for the cast-on edge and other ribbed sections to provide elasticity and a finished appearance.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Robette is designed to be knitted with Berroco Remix Chunky, a bulky-weight yarn that creates a quick-knitting, substantial fabric. The pattern calls for three coordinating colors:
- Pepper (#9993) as the main color (MC), requiring 4 to 7 balls depending on size
- Birch (#9901) as the first contrast color (CC1), requiring 1 to 3 balls
- Buttercup (#9922) as the second contrast color (CC2), requiring 1 ball
The pattern requires two sizes of circular needles and a set of double-pointed needles in both US size 8 (5 mm) and US size 10 (6 mm) to accommodate the different gauges needed for ribbed and stockinette sections. Additional notions include waste yarn for holding stitches and eight 1-inch buttons for the front closure.
Gauge and Fit
Accurate gauge is essential for this project. The stockinette stitch gauge is 14 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches using the larger needles, while the ribbed sections work to 16 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches using the smaller needles. Gauge should be measured after blocking to ensure accurate finished measurements. The cardigan is designed with approximately 4 to 6 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
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