Bryony Cardigan in Berroco Tillie - Downloadable PDF

Bryony Cardigan in Berroco Tillie — Knitting Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Bryony Cardigan is an original knitting design by Alison Green, published by Berroco and available as a downloadable PDF. Rated Intermediate in skill level, this project is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with shaping, working in the round, and reading multi-size instructions. The pattern is sized inclusively across 11 sizes, with finished bust measurements ranging from 32½" to 72½" (82.5–184 cm), making it a genuinely versatile wardrobe piece. The sample shown in the pattern photography was knitted in size 5, corresponding to a 48½" / 123 cm finished bust. A recommended ease of approximately 2–4" / 5–10 cm of positive ease gives the cardigan a relaxed, comfortable fit without being overly oversized.

What Is Being Made

The Bryony is a cardigan — an open-front knitted jacket worn over other garments. The finished length ranges from 16" to 21" (40.5–53.5 cm) depending on size, placing it in a classic cropped-to-hip-length silhouette. The open front construction is intentional and built into the design, giving the cardigan a relaxed, wearable drape suited to everyday styling.

Yarn: Berroco Tillie

The specified yarn is Berroco Tillie, a sport weight yarn sold in 100 g hanks. The colorway used in the pattern sample is #10981 Citron, a fresh, vibrant tone that suits the light and airy character of the fabric. Depending on size, the pattern calls for between 2 and 6 hanks of Berroco Tillie — specifically:

• Sizes 1–2: 2–3 hanks
• Sizes 3–4: 3–4 hanks
• Sizes 5–7: 4–5 hanks
• Sizes 8–11: 5–6 hanks

Berroco Tillie is a sport weight yarn, which produces a finer, lighter fabric than worsted or DK weight options. This weight is well-suited to cardigans intended for three-season wear, offering stitch definition without excessive bulk. As with all Berroco patterns, the brand strongly recommends using the specified yarn to achieve the intended gauge and drape.

Needles Required

The Bryony pattern requires two needle sizes to accommodate both the main body fabric and any ribbing or edging sections:

• 32" / 80 cm circular needles in sizes US 5 / 3.75 mm and US 6 / 4 mm
• Double-pointed needles (DPNs), or preferred needles for working small circumferences, in sizes US 5 / 3.75 mm and US 6 / 4 mm

The use of circular needles for the main body and DPNs (or an alternative such as magic loop or short circulars) for smaller circumferences — such as sleeves — is a standard approach in modern knitting construction. Knitters who prefer the magic loop method or interchangeable needle systems can substitute accordingly.

Notions

Additional supplies needed include waste yarn for holding stitches during construction and a tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends.

Techniques and Construction

As an Intermediate-level pattern, the Bryony Cardigan is suited to knitters who have moved beyond basic scarves and simple rectangles and are comfortable with garment shaping. The use of both circular needles and double-pointed needles indicates the pattern involves working in the round, most likely for the sleeves, while the open front of the cardigan suggests the body may be worked flat or incorporate a seamless construction with a planned front opening. The requirement