Best of Berroco from WEBS eBook Knitting Pattern

Best of Berroco from WEBS eBook – Knitting Pattern Collection

About This Collection

This downloadable PDF eBook celebrates WEBS' 40th anniversary and features a curated selection of knitting designs using Berroco yarns. The collection showcases versatile garment patterns suitable for knitters of varying skill levels.

Chantal Cardigan

Garment Description

Chantal is a classic cardigan pattern designed to fit bust measurements from 30 inches to 54 inches, with finished lengths ranging from 20 inches to 23 inches depending on size. This intermediate-level knitting project combines two distinct yarn weights and stitch techniques to create a sophisticated layering piece with button-front closure.

Construction Techniques

The Chantal cardigan is constructed using traditional flat knitting on straight needles, with pieces worked separately and assembled. The pattern incorporates shaping at key points including bust increases, armhole decreases, and neck and shoulder shaping. The design features a button band with four 1-inch buttons for closure. Pieces are marked strategically to guide assembly and ensure proper fit across the back neck opening.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

• Stockinette Stitch (St St): The primary stitch used in the main body of the garment, providing a smooth, classic fabric base
• Fisherman Rib: An advanced textured stitch pattern that creates a dense, elastic fabric with visual interest. This stitch is worked on even-numbered stitches and requires careful gauge measurement due to its dimensional nature. The fisherman rib is created by knitting into stitches in the row below, alternated with purl stitches, producing a deeply textured appearance

Yarn and Materials

The Chantal cardigan is knit using two complementary Berroco yarn lines:

• Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light in color 4294: Yardage ranges from 5 to 11 fifty-gram hanks depending on finished size. This lighter-weight yarn is used for the fisherman rib sections, contributing to the garment's texture and drape
• Berroco Ultra Alpaca in color 6294: Yardage ranges from 2 to 5 one-hundred-gram hanks depending on finished size. This standard-weight yarn is used for stockinette stitch sections, providing structure and body

Needles and Gauge

The pattern calls for straight knitting needles in two sizes: size 6 (4mm) and size 8 (5mm), with needle size adjusted to achieve proper gauge. Gauge is critical for proper fit:

• Stockinette Stitch Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows equal 4 inches when worked on the larger (size 8) needles
• Fisherman Rib Gauge: 13 stitches and 40 rows equal 4 inches when worked on the larger needles. The pattern notes that measuring gauge on fisherman rib can be challenging, and recommends knitting a practice swatch to familiarize yourself with the stitch before committing to the full project

Skill Level and Construction Notes

Rated as Intermediate, the Chantal cardigan is suitable for knitters with solid foundational skills. The combination of stockinette stitch and fisherman rib, along with multiple shaping techniques, requires attention to pattern instructions and stitch consistency. The pattern provides detailed guidance on armhole shaping, back neck finishing, and shoulder construction to ensure a professional finished garment.