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Berkeley
RIBBED TIGHT PULLOVER
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YARN Merino Mini (100% superwash Merino wool, between 2 sts from back to front and knit into front
218 yd/200 m = 50 g) loop = right-leaning increase.
GAUGE Approx. 30 sts x 35 rows/rnds in 3+1 ribbing M1L = make 1 left: With left needle, lift strand
on smaller size circular = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm. between 2 sts from front to back and knit into back
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge if loop = left-leaning increase.
necessary.
M1R-p = make 1 right-purl: With left needle, lift
SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
strand between 2 sts from back to front and purl into
NEGATIVE EASE Approx. 4-8 in / 10-20 cm
GARMENT CHEST Approx. 26 (29¼, 31½, 34¾, 38½, front loop = right-leaning increase.
42½, 46½, 54¼) in / 66 (74, 80, 88, 98, 108, 118, 130) M1L-p = make 1 left-purl: With left needle, lift strand
cm between 2 sts from front to back and purl into back
GARMENT LENGTH (including collar as measured, at loop = left-leaning increase.
center front) Approx. 19¼ (20, 20½, 21, 21¾, 22½,
23¾, 24¾) in / 49 (51, 52, 53, 55, 57 60, 63) cm Backwards Loop Cast-on: *Form a loop so working
GARMENT SLEEVE LENGTH Approx. 21¼ (21¼, 21¼,
end of yarn lies in front of yarn coming from previous
21¼, 21¼, 21¼, 21¼, 21¼) in / 54 (54, 54, 54, 54, 54,
54, 54) cm stitch; place loop on right needle.* Repeat * to * until
YARN AMOUNTS AND COLORS you have made the specified number of cast-on
Approx. 250 (290, 320, 370, 430, 490, 560, 640) g stitches. Video: https://youtu.be/m-SyTHMSkbk
(color 221119, Mammoth)
NEEDLES U. S. sizes 2.5 and 6 / 3 and 4 mm: 24-48 in German Short Rows: Double st (DS): The double stitch
/ 60-120 cm circulars or German short rows is a turning method that does
NOTIONS 8 stitch markers
not leave holes at each turn. Work to st where work
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY Intermediate
will be turned. Sl 1 purlwise wyf, firmly pull yarn
DESIGNER Elida Virack
backwards over right needle so you flip st and have 2
stitch legs or a double stitch (DS) on the needle; work
Berkeley is a tight, ribbed pullover with a high neck
rem sts on needle.
and flared sleeves. It’s worked from the top down and
After working the specified number of short rows, you
was inspired by the 1970’s clingy silhouettes.
will join the double sts one at a time. Work to 1st DS,
Berkeley is best paired with the matching pants.
knit or purl it in pattern, catching both legs of DS to
make 1 st.
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
It will help you keep track of the double sts if you
See Tips and Shortcuts on the last page for common place a marker at each so you can count them and
abbreviations and other useful information. minimize the danger of missing one as you continue
knitting.
K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together = right-leaning Video: https://youtu.be/Sn28lla3W9s.
decrease.
Ssk (slip, slip, knit): One at a time, slip 2 stitches Garment construction
knitwise, place stitches back on left needle and knit The entire sweater is worked in k3, p1 ribbing. When
together through back loops = left-leaning decrease. the pattern indicates you should “work as established”
Markers: Place marker between two stitches and slide (as est), it means that you work the stitches as they
to right needle as you come to each. Markers are face you. All the increases are knitted on the right
numbered as m=M1, M2, etc. Pm = place marker; slm side.
= slip marker
Note that, when the established pattern includes an
BOR: Beginning of row/round.
increased stitch in the purl pattern, it is purled on the
M1R = make 1 right: With left needle, lift strand

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row after the increase. All the decreases are also Row 11: DS, work as est to M1, M1R, slm1, p1, k3, p1,
knitted, so, the note above on the established pattern slm2, M1L, work as est to and including 2nd purl st
applies here also. after M3; turn.

SETTING UP Row 12: DS, work as est to M8, M1L-p, slm8, k1, p3,
k1, slm7, M1R-p, work as est to and including 2nd knit
With larger size circular, using long-tail method, CO st after M6; turn.
104 (104, 104, 104, 112, 112, 120, 120) sts.
Row 13: DS, work as est to M1, M1R, slm1, p1, k3, p1,
Change to smaller size circular. Join, being careful not slm2, M1L, work as est to M3, M1R, slm3, p1, k3, p1,
to twist cast-on row; pm1 for beginning of rnd. slm4, M1L, work as est to 1st purl st after M4; turn.

Rnd 1: *P1, k3*; rep *-* around. Row 14: DS, work as est to M8, M1L-p, slm8, k1, p3,
Repeat Rnd 1 until ribbing measures 2½ in / 6 cm. k1, slm7, M1R-p, work as est to M6, M1L-p, slm6, k1,
p3, k1, slm5, M1R-p, work as est to and including 1st
Work another rnd in pattern as est and, at the same knit st after M5; turn.
time, place markers 2-8 as follows:
Rnd 2: P1, k3, p1, pm2 (sleeve), *k3, p1*; rep *-* Row 15: DS, work as est to M1.
another 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) times, k3; pm3 (raglan),
p1, k3, p1; pm4 (back), *k3, p1*; rep *-* another 5 (5, 5, Sizes 3XL (4XL) only:
5, 6, 6, 6, 6) times, k3;, pm5 (raglan), p1, k3, p1; pm6 Row 9: DS, work as est to and including 4th purl st
(sleeve), *k3, p1*; rep *-* another 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) after M2; turn.
times, k3; pm7 (raglan), p1, k3, p1; pm8 (front), *k3,
p1*; rep *-* another 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6) times, k3. Row 10: DS, work as est to and including 4th knit st
after M7; turn.
Now shape back neck with German short rows at the
same time as beginning to increase at the raglan Row 11: DS, work as est to M1, M1R, slm1, p1, k3, p1,
stitches. Slip markers as you come to them. slm2, M1L, work as est to and including 1st purl st
after M3; turn.
Row 3: Work as est to and including the 1st purl st
after M2; turn. Row 12: DS, work as est to M8, M1L-p, slm8, k1, p3,
Row 4: DS, work as est to and including 1st knit st k1, slm7, M1R-p, work as est to and including 1st knit
after M7; turn. st after M6; turn.
Row 5: DS, work as est to and including 2nd purl st
after M2; turn. Row 13: DS, work as est to M1, M1R, slm1, p1, k3, p1,
Row 6: DS, work as est to and including 2nd knit st slm2, M1L, work as est to and including 2nd purl st
after M7; turn. after M3; turn.
Row 7: DS, work as est to and including 3rd purl st
after M2; turn. Row 14: DS, work as est to M8, M1L-p, slm8, k1, p3,
Row 8: DS, work as est to and including 3rd knit st k1, slm7, M1R-p, work as est to and including 2nd knit
st after M6; turn.
after M7; turn.

Row 15: DS, work as est to M1, M1R, slm1, p1, k3, p1,
Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) only:
Row 9: DS, work as est to M1, M1R, slm1, p1, k3, p1, slm2, M1L, work as est to M3, M1R, slm3, p1, k3, p1,
slm2, M1L, work as est to and including 1st purl st slm4, M1L, work as est to and including 1st purl st
after M3; turn. after M4; turn.

Row 10: DS, work as est to M8, M1L-p, slm8, k1, p3, Row 16: DS, work as est to M8, M1L-p, slm8, k1, p3,
k1, slm7, M1R-p, work as est to and including 1st knit k1, slm7, M1R-p, work as est to M6, M1L-p, slm6, k1,
st after M6; turn. p3, k1, slm5, M1R-p, work as est to and including 1st
knit st after M5; turn.

Row 17: DS, work as est to M1.

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Now you’ve made 3 increases on each side of the back on a holder for sleeve, remove marker, CO 7 (11, 19,
raglan seams and 1 increase on each side of the front 23, 27, 31, 39, 47) sts, work the 5 raglan sts, work as
raglan seams and there are 120 (120, 120, 120, 128, est to end of rnd, pm for beginning of rnd.
128, 136, 136) sts on the needle.
The body has 200 (224, 240, 264, 296, 320, 352, 384)
YOKE sts.

Now you will begin working in the round and, at the Rnd 1: Work as est around.
same time, continue increasing at the raglan seams on Rep Rnd 1 until body measures 11¾ (11¾, 12¼, 12¼,
every other rnd. 12¾, 13½, 14¼, 15) in / 30 (30, 31, 31, 32, 34, 36, 38)
cm from underarms.
Rnd 16: *Slm, p1, k3, p1, slm, M1L, work as est to
next marker, M1R*; rep *-* 3 more times. Change to larger size circular and BO in est pattern.
Rnd 17: Work as est to end of rnd.
SLEEVES
Repeat Rnds 16-17 until you’ve made 26 (26, 30, 30,
34, 34, 38, 38) raglan increase on the back and 24 (24, Slip the held 71 (79, 79, 87, 95, 103, 115, 123) sleeve
28, 28, 32, 32, 36, 36) raglan increases on the front = sts onto smaller size circular. Beginning at center of
304 (304, 336, 336, 376, 376, 416, 416) sts. underarm, pick up and knit 1 st in each cast-on st + 1
st in the 1st purl st after the cast-on sts, work sleeve
Next, begin increasing on every rnd on the front and, sts as est, and then pick up and knit 1 st in the purl st
at the same time, continue increasing on every other before the cast-on sts on opposite side, and, finally, 1
rnd on the back until you’ve made 28 (28, 32, 32, 36, st in each cast-on st along underarm to center of
36, 40, 40) increases on both back and front. underarm; pm for beginning of rnd = 9 (13, 21, 25, 29,
33, 41, 49) sts picked up. Place M1 and M2 on each
Rnd 18: *Slm, p1, k3, p1, slm, M1L, work as est to side of the 7 (11, 19, 23, 27, 31, 39, 47) center
next marker, M1R*; rep *-* 3 more times. underarm sts.

Row 19: Slm1, p1, k3, p1, slm2, work as est to M3, The sleeve now has a total of 80 (92, 100, 112, 124,
M1R, slm3, p1, k3, p1, slm4, M1L, work as est to M5, 136, 156, 172) sts.
M1R, slm5, p1, k3, p1, slm6, M1L, work as est to M7,
p1, k3, p1, slm8, work as est to end of rnd. Before you begin knitting, measure your arm length.
The sleeve length is the same for all sizes. If you want
Rep Rnds 18-19 once more and then work Rnd 18 to change the sleeve length, it Is easiest to do so by
another 0 (4, 0, 4, 4, 8, 8, 12) times. changing the frequency of decreases. The gauge of 35
sts in length means that there are just over 3.5
You’ve now made 28 (32, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) (35/10) sts per cm or just under 9 sts in 1 inch. If, for
raglan increases and there are 328 (360, 360, 392, example, you want to shorten the sleeve by ¾ in / 2
432, 464, 504, 536) sts. cm, you will decrease one rnd sooner on 7 (35/10x2)
of the decrease rnds. You can even change the length
BODY with increases if you prefer.

Divide for sleeves and body. All the raglan sts will go *Rnd 1: Work as est to end of rnd.
with the body. Cast on new sts with backwards loop Rep Rnd 1 another 6 (6, 6, 6, 4, 4, 3, 3) times.
cast-on.
Rnd 2: Work as es to M1, slm1, k2tog, work as est
Division Row: Work the 5 raglan sts as est, remove until 2 sts before M2, ssk, slm2, work as est to
marker, place the next 71 (79, 79, 87, 95, 103, 115, beginning of rnd.*
123) sts on a holder for sleeve, remove marker, CO 7
(11, 19, 23, 27, 31, 39, 47) sts, work the 5 raglan sts, Repeat *-* another 11 (11, 11, 11, 15, 15, 19, 19)
remove marker, work as est to next marker, remove times = 24 (24, 24, 24, 32, 32, 40, 40) decreases total.
marker. Work the 5 raglan sts as est, remove marker,
place the next 71 (79, 79, 87, 95, 103, 115, 123) sts

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Remove markers 1 and 2. Place markers 3 and 4 on

each side of the 15 (15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 19, 19) center
sts on top of sleeve.

Now increase on the outside of the sleeve so it will

flare out. The increases are made inside the markers
on the outside of sleeve.

*Rnd 3: Work as est to end of rnd.

Repeat Rnd 3 another 4 times.

Rnd 4: Work as est to M3, slm3, M1L, work as est to

M4, M1R, slm4, work as est to beginning of rnd.*

Repeat *-* 11 more times (= 24 increases total).

Change to larger size needle and BO in pattern as est.

Make the second sleeve the same way.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends neatly on WS. Dampen sweater,

preferably from a spray bottle. Roll garment in a
towel to absorb excess water. Lay flat to dry, patted
out to finished measurements. Adjust measurements
while sweater is still wet if necessary.

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Tips & shortcuts Abbreviations

TO AVOID QUESTIONS alt = alternately, approx. = approximately, beg = begin,

bl = back loop, BOR = beginning of row/round,
Before you begin knitting, read through the pattern. cc = contrasting color, col = color, cont = continue,
dec = decrease, EOR = end of row/round, fl = front loop,
STITCH COUNT inc = increase, m = marker, mm = millimeters,
mc = main color, patt = pattern, pm = place marker,
Always knit or crochet a gauge swatch as rep = repeat, rnd(s) = round/rounds,
recommended in the pattern. If your stitch count RM = remove marker, RS = right side, sl = slip,
doesn’t match the gauge given in the pattern, try sl m = slip marker, st(s) = stitches, tog = together,
again with larger or smaller needles or hook. If your WS = wrong side, yo = yarn over
gauge doesn’t match that in the pattern, your item
will not be the correct size or shape.
KNITTING

HIGHLIGHT BO = bind off, cn = cable needle, CO = cast on,

dpn(s) = double-pointed needles, g st = garter stitch,
Highlight the size you will knit or crochet throughout the k1f&b = knit in front and back loop of same stitch,
pattern to make it easier to follow the instructions. k = knit (stitch), k2tog = knit two stitches together,
kw = knitwise, LH = left hand needle, p = purl (stitch),
CHARTS pw = purlwise, RH = right hand needle,
ssk = slip, slip, knit, St st = stockinette/stocking stitch,
It will be easier to follow a chart if you mark your row
wyib = with yarn in back, wyif = with yarn in front
with a ruler and magnetic board or sticky note.

CROCHETING
EASE
ch = chain stitch, dc = double crochet,
The amount of ease included in our garments varies
dtr = double treble crochet, hdc = half double crochet,
depending on the type and shape of the garment. To
htr = half treble crochet, sc = single crochet,
determine the right size, we recommend that you first
sl st = slip stitch, tr = treble crochet,
measure your body. Then you can calculate the
tr tr = triple treble crochet
garment size depending on how much ease you want
the garment to have. The schematics for each piece
show all the garment measurements.
Difficulty
TWO-COLOR STRANDED KNITTING Beginner: Anyone with no experience
knitting/crocheting. Easy techniques and clear
When knitting more than 3-4 stitches of the same
explanations.
color, twist the color strands around each other on
Adventurous Beginner: For a beginner ready to take
the wrong side to avoid long strands or “floats” on the
the next step. Clear explanations so you can try some
back. If the yarns need to be twisted on several
new techniques.
rows/rounds, make sure you do not stack the twists in
Intermediate: Anyone who has knitted/crocheted for a
the same place to prevent the yarns from showing
while but who wants a challenge. More advanced
through on the right side.
techniques and two steps occur at the same time.
Experienced: For experienced knitters/crocheters who
TIPS FÖR HAND DYED YARN
have already tried many techniques and methods.
Make sure you have enough yarn to complete your project. Advanced/uncommon techniques and several steps
The colors may vary from time to time. To get a smooth occur simultaneously.
color mix, you can alternate between two skeins: knit two
rows from one and two rows from another skein.

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