Berroco Rosamond Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Berroco Rosamond Cardigan: Intermediate Knit Design with Cable Details

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Rosamond is a women's cardigan designed by Amy Christoffers, available in three size ranges: XS/S, M/L, and XL/XXL. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a sophisticated garment with finished measurements of 42" to 48" in width and 20" to 22" in length, depending on size selection. The cardigan is shown in size XS/S with approximately 10" of ease incorporated into the design for comfortable wear.

Construction Technique

The Rosamond cardigan is worked flat on circular needles and features a distinctive sideways construction method. The right and left sides of the garment are knitted separately from the outer edges toward the center, then joined together at the back using a 3-needle bind-off technique. This construction approach allows for precise shaping and creates interesting stitch pattern placement across the cardigan body. The garment is seamed to complete the final assembly, making it suitable for intermediate knitters who are comfortable with multiple construction techniques.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

This design incorporates several stitch techniques to create visual interest and texture:

• Cable stitches form a central design element, worked using special abbreviations including RC (Right Cross) and LC (Left Cross). These cable crosses are created by slipping stitches to a cable needle and holding them to the back or front before knitting, a hallmark technique of cable knitting.
• Twisted stitches (k1tbl and p1tbl) create textured vertical lines throughout the pattern, particularly in the ribbed sections and pattern repeats that frame the cable work.
• Chart-based patterns guide the construction, with Chart A and Chart B providing detailed stitch-by-stitch instructions for different sections of the cardigan.
• The pattern includes alternating knit and purl combinations to build structure and definition in the ribbed areas.

Materials Required

Yarn: The pattern calls for Berroco Mercado, a yarn weight of 100 grams per hank. Yardage requirements are 8 hanks for XS/S, 9 hanks for M/L, and 10 hanks for XL/XXL, all in colorway #4132 Canela. Berroco Mercado is the recommended yarn for this pattern to ensure proper gauge and finished measurements.

Needles and Notions: Knitters will need two 29-inch circular needles in size 9 (5.50 mm) or the size required to obtain correct gauge. A cable needle is essential for executing the cable crosses throughout the design. The pattern also requires 6 stitch markers to track pattern sections and waste yarn to hold stitches during construction.

Gauge and Sizing

Accurate gauge is critical for this intermediate project. The pattern specifies 22 stitches and 26 rows over 5½ inches when working Chart A, and 22 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches in the k1tbl, p1tbl (twisted knit and purl) pattern. Taking time to check gauge before beginning ensures that the finished cardigan will measure correctly and fit as designed.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle cable work, chart reading, and sideways construction techniques. The Rosamond is provided as a downloadable PDF format, allowing crafters to access the complete pattern instructions digitally. The pattern was designed in 2018 and is maintained by Berroco to ensure accuracy, with updates provided when corrections are made.