Borough Cardigan in Berroco Stratto

Borough Cardigan in Berroco Stratto

What Is Being Made

The Borough Cardigan is an open-front knit cardigan designed by Tabetha Hedrick for Berroco. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a versatile layering piece available in 11 different sizes, ranging from extra-small through 3XL. The cardigan is designed to be worn open, with finished bust circumferences spanning from 35¾ inches up to 77 inches, accommodating a wide range of body types. Garment lengths range from 25 inches to 30½ inches, providing options for different proportions and style preferences.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs intermediate-level construction techniques suitable for knitters with foundational skills. The cardigan is constructed using standard knitting methods with shaping to create a tailored fit. The pattern specifies positive ease recommendations of approximately 3–5 inches, allowing for comfortable movement and layering capability. The design shown in the pattern photographs is modeled in size 2 with 4 inches of positive ease, demonstrating the intended fit and drape of the finished garment.

Stitches and Stitch Details

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the Borough Cardigan is worked using fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for chunky-weight yarn construction. The pattern requires working with two different needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and fabric structure, a common technique in knit garment design that allows for varied fabric densities in different sections of the cardigan.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn: The Borough Cardigan is designed specifically for Berroco Stratto, a chunky-weight yarn. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 14 balls to 29 balls of Berroco Stratto (50 g each), with the color shown being #12705 Dusk. This chunky-weight yarn creates a quick-knitting, substantial fabric ideal for a structured cardigan.

Needles: The pattern calls for two needle sizes to achieve proper gauge: size 11 (8 mm) needles and size 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles, both in 24-inch circular length. Using two different needle sizes allows the knitter to create varied fabric densities, typically using the larger needles for the main body and smaller needles for ribbed sections or edgings that require more elasticity and structure.

Pattern Information

• Designer: Tabetha Hedrick
• Brand: Berroco
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Craft: Knitting
• Yarn Weight: Chunky
• Available Sizes: 11 sizes (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
• Format: Downloadable PDF pattern