Berkeley Sweater by Vicky Knits

Berkeley Sweater

Knitting
February 2022
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
525 - 787 yards (480 - 720 m)
S (UK8-10) to XL (UK20-22)
English
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OVERVIEW:
Language - English
Level - confident beginner/advanced level
Techniques Used- knit, purl, 1x1 rib, cast on, cast off, k2tog, ssk1 and intarsia. Knit up in 4 panels and then seamed together and completed with a neckline that is knit along the edge of the sweater collar.
(if you are a relative beginner looking for a challenge, photos are included throughout and video links are included at the very end of the pattern)


SIZING:
The pattern includes sizes S to XL and fits sizes UK8 to 22.
Size modelled in reference photos - S


MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Yarn: Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool (200g/80m per ball, 100% Wool)
Approx. 3 Raspberry Pink (M+ sizes req. 4 balls)
2 Pink Lemonade (XL size req. 3 balls)
1 Cameo Rose (S+ sizes req. 2 balls
(Two shade version uses 3 Mix It Up White(M+ sizes req. 4 balls) shade balls and 3 Love Heart Pink (L+ sizes req. 4 balls) shade balls)
NOTE: you could choose another yarn brand, make sure they are a similar weight and length to Crazy Sexy Wool and the yarn is knit with 12mm needles.


TOOLS REQUIRED:
12mm (US17) knitting needles
10mm (US15) circular knitting needles (length 80cm)
Knitters safety pins
Approx. 5mm crochet hook or tapestry needle
Scissors


TENSION SWATCH
Approx 8 sts and 10-11 rows to 10cm (4’’) using a stocking/knit stitch with 12mm needles.


This pattern is written and created by me and pattern tested by other knitters, please allow for human errors as they are inevitable. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, I’d be more than happy to answer your questions.

This pattern is written for personal, non-commercial use. Copy, distribution or commercial use of this pattern or any parts is not allowed.

Please tag me in your photos of your Berkeley Sweater! I’d love to see your creations :)

Happy Knitting!
Vicky xx