Berroco Dorel PDF

Berroco Dorel Knitting Pattern PDF by Alison Green

The Berroco Dorel is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Alison Green and published by Berroco. This intermediate-level knitting pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and features a seamless, top-down construction with a yoke worked in the round. With a clean silhouette and elegant eyelet detailing, Dorel is a versatile wardrobe staple suited to knitters who are comfortable working in the round and managing short row shaping.

What Is Being Made

Dorel is a seamless yoke pullover sweater worked from the top down. The garment features a fitted-to-relaxed silhouette with a recommended positive ease of approximately 2–4 inches (5–10 cm), making it comfortable and wearable across a range of body types. It is shown in size 37 inches / 94 cm bust and is available in a wide range of sizes to suit many figures.

• Bust sizes: (33, 37, 41) [45, 49, 53, 57] {61, 65, 70} inches / (84, 94, 104) [114.5, 124.5, 134.5, 145] {155, 165, 178} cm
• Lengths: (20, 20¾, 20¾) [21¼, 21¾, 21¾, 22¼] {22¾, 22¼, 22¾} inches / (51, 52.5, 52.5) [54, 55, 55, 56.5] {58, 56.5, 58} cm

Construction and Techniques

The pattern uses a seamless, top-down construction, which means the yoke is worked first in the round and then divided at the underarms so that the body and sleeves can each be completed separately. This approach eliminates the need for seaming and allows knitters to try on the garment as they go for a more customized fit.

• Top-down yoke construction worked in the round
• Short row shaping used to shape the yoke, with wrapped stitches knitted together with their wraps on the return row for a smooth finish
• Divide for body and sleeves at the underarms, with stitches held on waste yarn
• Body worked in the round to the lower edge after sleeve separation
• Eyelet Ridge Pattern incorporated as a decorative design element
• Circular needle lengths are changed as stitch counts increase or decrease, transitioning between a 16-inch / 40 cm and a 32-inch / 80 cm circular needle as needed

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

Dorel relies on a combination of classic and textural knitting stitches to create its refined aesthetic. Knitters should be comfortable with working in the round, managing short rows, and working simple eyelet patterns before beginning this project.

• Stockinette stitch (St st) — the primary stitch pattern throughout the body and yoke, worked in the round
• Eyelet Ridge Pattern — a decorative stitch pattern that adds visual interest and a delicate, feminine touch to the design
• Short rows with wraps — used to shape the back neck and yoke for a better fit across the shoulders

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Meraki, a yarn sold in 50-gram balls, in colorway #6011 Imagine. Berroco Meraki is a smooth, high-quality yarn well suited to showcasing both stockinette fabric and delicate eyelet details. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 5 to 10 balls depending on the size being knitted.

• Yarn: Berroco Meraki, 50 g balls, color #6011 Imagine
• Quantity: (5, 6, 7) [7, 8, 8, 9] {9, 10,