Belleterre Cardigan in Berroco Mochi - Downloadable PDF

Belleterre Cardigan in Berroco Mochi — Pattern Summary

The Belleterre Cardigan is a beautifully crafted knitted cardigan designed by Amy Christoffers and worked in Berroco Mochi, a luxuriously textured heavy worsted weight yarn. Rated Intermediate in difficulty, this pattern offers a generous size range spanning eight sizes with a finished bust measurement (closed, including front band) of 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, or 66 inches (approximately 96.5 to 167.5 cm). The recommended ease is 2–4 inches / 5–10 cm of positive ease, giving the finished garment a relaxed, comfortable fit that drapes beautifully over the body. The sample shown in the pattern photography is worked in size 38" / 96.5 cm.

What Is Being Made

The Belleterre is a full-length cardigan with a structured front band and button closure. It is a substantial garment, with lengths ranging from approximately 28¼ to 31 inches (72 to 78.5 cm) measured from the cast-on edge downward, depending on the size chosen. The inclusion of a front band in the bust measurement indicates a neat, finished front opening that frames the body elegantly. Six ¾-inch / 20 mm buttons — sourced from Katrinkles — fasten the cardigan, adding a polished, artisan detail to the finished piece.

Techniques Used

As an intermediate-level knitting pattern, the Belleterre Cardigan calls upon a range of techniques that go beyond basic knitting but remain accessible to confident knitters looking to expand their skills. Key techniques include:

• Working in the round using circular needles, which is common for seamless or partially seamless cardigan construction
• Shaping for the bust, waist, and length across eight sizes, requiring attention to increases and decreases
• Front band construction, which is integrated into the finished bust measurement and likely worked as part of the main body or picked up afterward
• Buttonhole placement for six evenly spaced buttons along the front band
• Stitch marker usage — four stitch markers are listed in the notions, indicating the pattern uses markers to track shaping sections or pattern repeats
• Holding stitches on waste yarn, a technique often used in seamless construction to set aside sleeve or underarm stitches while working the body

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern featured throughout the Belleterre Cardigan is Fisherman Rib, a richly textured stitch that creates a deeply ridged, elastic fabric with a look similar to brioche knitting. Fisherman Rib is worked by knitting or purling into the stitch below the current stitch on the needle, producing a thick, squishy fabric with excellent drape and warmth. This stitch is particularly well-suited to a heavy worsted weight yarn like Berroco Mochi, as it amplifies the yarn's natural texture and body. The gauge for this pattern is set specifically in Fisherman Rib: 16 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm on the larger needle size. Knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and check gauge carefully, as Fisherman Rib can behave differently than standard stockinette and accurate measurements are essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions.

Materials — Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The pattern is designed specifically for Berroco Mochi, a heavy worsted weight yarn sold in 50-gram balls. The colorway featured in the pattern sample is #3203 Ginnan. Depending on the size being knitted, the pattern calls for 6 to 11 balls of Berroco Mochi — specifically:

• 6 balls for size 38"
• 7 balls for size 42"
• 8 balls for sizes 46" and 50"
• 9 balls for size 54"