Glimmerglass Top & Skirt Knitting Pattern

Glimmerglass Top & Skirt by Berroco

Overview

The Glimmerglass Top & Skirt is a two-piece knit set designed by Alison Green and featured in Berroco Book #415. This downloadable pattern offers knitters the flexibility to create either the top alone, the skirt alone, or both pieces as a coordinated ensemble. The top features an easy skill level, making it accessible to newer knitters, while the skirt presents an intermediate challenge for those with more experience.

The Glimmerglass Top

Construction and Design: The top is worked in the round from the bottom up using circular needles. The garment is knit seamlessly to the armholes, where it is then divided to work the back and front sections in rows. This hybrid construction method—combining circular knitting with flat knitting—creates a garment with minimal seaming while allowing for shaping at the shoulders and neckline.

Finished Measurements: The top is available in nine sizes ranging from 32" to 63" bust. The length varies from 20½" to 23½" depending on size, with the sample shown in a 35" bust size. The pattern recommends wearing the top with 1" of negative ease to 2" of positive ease, allowing for a fitted or slightly relaxed silhouette based on personal preference.

Stitches and Techniques: The top utilizes a Pattern Stitch worked on the larger needles, which creates visual interest and texture throughout the garment. Stitch markers are used to track pattern repeats and mark the beginning of rounds, with one marker in a contrasting color to easily identify the round start. The use of waste yarn allows knitters to hold stitches temporarily during construction, a technique common in seamless garment design.

Materials: The top requires Berroco Farro yarn in the colorway #6436 Ocean. Yardage varies by size, ranging from 4 to 8 balls of 50-gram yarn. The pattern calls for a 29" circular needle in size 5 (3.75 mm) for the main fabric and a 16" circular needle in size 4 (3.50 mm) for ribbing or finishing details. The gauge is 23 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches in the Pattern Stitch on the larger needle, making accurate gauge checking essential for proper fit.

The Glimmerglass Skirt

Construction and Design: The skirt is worked as a separate piece and represents the intermediate-level component of this set. It features a fitted waistband that transitions to a fuller hip measurement, providing comfortable wear with positive ease built into the design.

Finished Measurements: The skirt is offered in nine sizes with waist measurements from 22" to 54" and corresponding hip measurements from 32" to 64". The finished length is 24½" after all finishing techniques are applied. The pattern recommends 2 to 4 inches of positive ease at the hip, ensuring the skirt sits comfortably without clinging.

Stitches and Techniques: While specific stitch details are referenced on page 4 of the pattern, the skirt employs knitting techniques appropriate for an intermediate skill level. The construction likely involves shaping to accommodate the waist-to-hip transition, with finishing techniques applied to complete the garment professionally.

Materials: The skirt uses Berroco Farro yarn in the same Ocean colorway. Yardage requirements range from 6 to 12 balls of 50-gram yarn depending on size. Specific needle sizes and notions are detailed on page 4 of the pattern document.

Combined Project Information

Yarn Efficiency: For knitters planning to create both the top and skirt as a coordinated set, the pattern provides combined yardage recommendations. Total yarn needed ranges from 9 to 20 balls of Berroco Farro, depending on which sizes are selected for each piece. This allows for economical purchasing when making the complete ensemble.

About Berroco Farro: Berroco Farro is the specified yarn for this project, chosen for its characteristics and performance in the Pattern Stitch. Using the recommended yarn ensures the gauge and finished appearance match the designer's intent.

Pattern Features

• Seamless construction using circular needles for the top
• Divided front and back shaping for fitted garment silhouette
• Multiple size options accommodating a wide range of measurements
• Flexible ease recommendations allowing customization of fit
• Intermediate-level techniques suitable for experienced knitters
• Professional finishing