Berroco Shoreham Homeware Crochet Pattern

Berroco Shoreham Washcloths

What is Being Made

Shoreham is a set of two coordinating washcloths from the Berroco Pima 100 Home Collection, designed by Brenda York. Each finished washcloth measures approximately 10" x 11", making them practical homeware pieces suitable for kitchen or bath use. The two designs feature distinct stitch patterns while maintaining the same dimensions and construction method.

Craft and Techniques

This project combines both knitting and crochet techniques. The washcloths are primarily worked flatbottom-upcable stitches and lace elements to create visual interest and texture variation between the two versions.

The pattern uses a charted stitch pattern system, with detailed instructions for reading charts on right-side and wrong-side rows. Cable techniques are employed using a cable needle to create twisted stitch effects, including front and back cable crosses that add dimension to the fabric.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – the primary base stitch for the washcloths
• Single Crochet (sc) – used as an alternative gauge measurement option
• Garter Stitch – worked at the beginning and end of each washcloth for finished edges
• Cable Stitches – including front cable crosses (sl 1 to cn and hold to FRONT, k1, k1 from cn) and back cable crosses (sl 1 to cn and hold to BACK, k1, k1 from cn)
• Purl Stitches – integrated into the pattern for texture and stitch definition

Materials and Tools

The project uses Berroco Pima 100 yarn, a 100% pima cotton yarn in three coordinating colorways: #8423 Lady's Mantle (C1), #8417 Hydrangea (C2), and #8412 Phlox (C3). One hank of each color is required to complete both washcloths.

Equipment needed includes straight needles in size 7 (4.50 mm) for the main knitting, a crochet hook in size 4.50 mm (G), a cable needle for executing cable crosses, and 2 stitch markers to track pattern repeats and construction points.

Gauge and Skill Level

This pattern is rated at Intermediate skill level, reflecting the cable and lace techniques required. Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies two gauge options: 20 stitches and 28 rows equals 4 inches in stockinette stitch, or 18 single crochet and 21 rows equals 4 inches in single crochet. Checking gauge before beginning is strongly recommended to ensure accurate sizing.

Construction Details

Both washcloths begin with a cast-on of 63 stitches using color C1 and straight needles. The pattern establishes a garter stitch edge (3 rows) before introducing the main stitch pattern. The charted pattern repeats over 16 rows and is worked multiple times to build the washcloth height. Stitch markers are placed to help track pattern repeats and ensure consistent stitch placement throughout.

The finishing process involves knitting 4 rows after removing markers, then binding off knitwise on the right side to create a neat finished edge. All yarn ends are woven in, and the washcloths can be blocked as desired to achieve final dimensions and even texture.