Cala Saona in Berroco - Downloadable PDF

Cala Saona Knitting Pattern by the Berroco Design Team

Cala Saona is a knitted top designed by the Berroco Design Team, offered as a downloadable PDF pattern rated at an intermediate skill level. The design takes its name from the serene cove of Cala Saona, and its relaxed, wearable silhouette reflects that easy elegance. With ten sizes spanning a finished bust measurement of (34½, 38¼, 42½) [46¼, 50½, 54¼, 58½] {62¼, 66½, 70¼} inches, this pattern is genuinely size-inclusive, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's wardrobe. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in size 38¼" / 97 cm.

What Is Being Made

Cala Saona is a knitted top worked in a flattering, relaxed fit. The recommended ease is approximately 2–4 inches / 5–10 cm of positive ease, giving the finished garment a comfortable, slightly oversized drape rather than a close-fitted silhouette. Finished lengths range from (21, 21½, 22) [22, 22½, 22½, 23] {23, 23½, 24} inches, keeping the proportions versatile across all sizes.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Lumi, a yarn from Berroco that comes in 50-gram balls. The colorway used in the sample is #8121 Stormy Sea. Berroco Lumi is a DK weight yarn, which gives the finished fabric a lightweight, drapey quality well suited to a warm-weather or transitional-season top. Depending on the size being knitted, the pattern requires between (5, 6, 6) [7, 8, 8, 9] {9, 10, 11} balls, so yardage planning is straightforward.

• Yarn: Berroco Lumi, DK weight, 50 g balls, color #8121 Stormy Sea
• Quantity: 5–11 balls depending on size

Needles and Notions

Two circular needle lengths are required to construct this top, reflecting a construction method that likely involves working in the round for at least part of the garment:

• 32" / 80 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm — or size needed to obtain gauge (primary needle)
• 16" / 40 cm circular needle, size 4 / 3.5 mm — for smaller circumference sections such as neckline or armhole edgings
• 6 stitch markers — used to track sections and shaping points throughout construction
• Waste yarn — used to hold stitches, suggesting a seamless or partially seamless construction where stitches are placed on hold and returned to the needle later

Gauge

The required gauge is 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, measured after blocking. Because Berroco Lumi is a DK weight yarn, achieving the correct gauge is essential to ensure the finished top matches the intended measurements. Knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and block before beginning, as the gauge swatch must be treated the same way the finished fabric will be.

Techniques and Construction

As an intermediate-level knitting pattern, Cala Saona goes beyond basic knit-and-purl construction and introduces techniques that require some prior experience. The use of two different circular needle lengths, multiple stitch markers, and waste yarn for held stitches all point to a thoughtful, structured construction process. Intermediate knitters will be comfortable with:

• Knitting in the round on circular needles, used for seamless or partially seamless construction
• Stockinette stitch as the primary fabric stitch, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• Stitch marker placement and management to track shaping, sections, or pattern repeats across the