Berroco Sunbowl Accessory Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Designer: | Mel Kennelly |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Seamless, Stripes, Worked Flat, Worked In The Round |
Product Description
Quick to knit and full of color, Berroco Sunbowl is a great accessory to add to your winter wardrobe! This balaclava is cozy, warm, and perfect for all manner of outside activities from shoveling to snowboarding. Knit in the round from the bottom up to the hood, stitches are cast off at the front and the hood is completed flat with decreases shaping the crown. When the hood’s length is finished, the top is grafted closed and a ribbed edging is picked up and worked around the face. Berroco Wizard adds both warmth and color to your finished Sunbowl with its bulky weight chainette blend of superwash merino wool and nylon and its distinctive self-striping colorways. Choose your favorite and get ready to always have a toasty layer to protect you from the cold with Sunbowl!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements:
Neck Circumference – 18”
Head Circumference – 25”
Height – 13”
Yarn Requirements: 1 ball Berroco Wizard (85% Superwash Extra Fine Merino Wool/ 15% Nylon; 100g/262yds), shown in #2980 Malachite
Needles:
US 8 (5.00mm) 16” circular
US 10 (6.00mm) 16” circular
Gauge:
16 sts and 16 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch with US 8 (5.00mm) needles, blocked
18 sts and 16 rows = 4” in k1, p1 ribbing with US 8 (5.00mm) needles, blocked
Berroco Sunbowl Knitted Hood
Project Overview
The Berroco Sunbowl is an intermediate-level knitted hood accessory designed by Mel Kennelly. This downloadable pattern creates a structured head covering with finished measurements of approximately 18 inches around the neck, 15 inches around the head, and 13 inches in height. The design combines functional ribbing at the neckband with stockinette stitch shaping in the crown, making it a versatile accessory for cooler weather.
Construction Techniques
The Sunbowl employs a hybrid construction method that combines multiple knitting approaches. The neckband is worked in the round from the bottom up using circular needles, creating a seamless tube of ribbed fabric. After the neckband is complete, the pattern transitions to working flat back and forth in rows for the top section of the hood. This combination of techniques allows for both the comfort of seamless ribbing at the neck and the shaping flexibility of flat knitting for the crown. The piece is finished with seaming techniques as needed and features stripes created through the natural color variations in the yarn.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
- Ribbing: The neckband is worked in k1, p1 ribbing (knit one, purl one alternating pattern), which creates elasticity and a fitted neck opening. This ribbing section measures 6 inches in length.
- Stockinette Stitch: The top section of the hood is worked in stockinette stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows), creating a smooth, classic fabric surface that measures 11 inches from the top of the neckband.
- Decreases: The crown shaping utilizes centered double decreases (CDD) and purl three together (p3tog) decreases to gradually taper the hood to a fitted peak, creating the distinctive sunbowl silhouette.
Materials and Gauge
This pattern calls for Berroco Wizard yarn, with only 1 ball (100 grams) of color #2980 Malachite required to complete the project. The yarn is worked on 16-inch circular needles in sizes 8 (5 mm) and 10 (6 mm), with size selection dependent on achieving the correct gauge. A stitch marker and tapestry needle are also required for construction and finishing.
Proper gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies 16 stitches and 16 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, and 18 stitches and 16 rows over 4 inches in k1, p1 ribbing, measured after blocking. Taking time to knit and measure a gauge swatch before beginning ensures accurate finished measurements.
Skill Level and Construction Notes
Rated as an intermediate project, the Sunbowl requires familiarity with circular needle knitting, working in the round, transitioning between flat and circular knitting, and executing decreases for shaping. The pattern notes emphasize the importance of checking gauge before starting and blocking the finished piece for accurate measurements. Knitters should download the most recent version of the pattern to ensure they have any corrections or updates.
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