Berroco Miligrain PDF

Berroco Miligrain Sweater – Knitting Pattern by Amy Christoffers

The Berroco Miligrain is a beautifully constructed pullover sweater designed by Amy Christoffers and published by Berroco as a downloadable PDF pattern. Rated as an intermediate skill level project, this sweater is an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable working in the round and ready to explore seamless yoke construction. The pattern is available in a generous range of ten sizes, with finished bust measurements spanning from 33½ inches up to 71¼ inches (approximately 85 cm to 181 cm), making it an inclusive design suitable for a wide variety of body types. The sample shown in the pattern photography is knitted in the 37¾ inch / 96 cm size, and the designer recommends 2–4 inches / 5–10 cm of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Construction Method

The Miligrain sweater is worked entirely bottom-up and seamlessly in the round, a construction approach that eliminates the need for seaming and produces a polished, professional finish. The body and sleeves are each begun separately and worked upward to the underarms, at which point they are joined together on a single needle and the yoke is worked as one continuous piece in the round. This method is particularly satisfying for knitters who prefer to avoid finishing work, and it also allows for easy length adjustments along the way.

Body

The body is cast on using a smaller 32-inch / 80 cm circular needle, with stitch counts ranging from 184 stitches at the smallest size up to 392 stitches at the largest. The lower edge begins with a 3x3 ribbing (knit 3, purl 3) worked on the smaller needle size to create a neat, elasticated hem. After the ribbing is complete, the work transitions to the larger needle for the main body, which is worked in stockinette stitch in the round up to the underarms.

Sleeves

The sleeves are worked separately and simultaneously (or one at a time) on a smaller 16-inch / 40 cm circular needle, beginning with the same 3x3 rib cuff before transitioning to the larger needle for the main sleeve length. Stitch counts for the sleeves range from 210 stitches at the smallest size to 330 stitches at the largest. Once both sleeves and the body have been worked to the underarms, all pieces are joined to work the yoke seamlessly in the round.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• 3x3 Ribbing (K3, P3): Used at the cuffs and lower body hem to provide stretch and structure at the edges.
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body, sleeves, and yoke, creating a smooth, classic fabric.
• Working in the Round: All sections — body, sleeves, and yoke — are worked circularly, producing a seamless garment with no side or sleeve seams to sew up.
• Bottom-Up Construction: The garment begins at the lower edges and is worked upward, allowing knitters to try on the piece as they go and adjust fit as needed.
• Stitch Markers: A total of 8 stitch markers are used throughout the pattern, including one in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of the round, helping to track shaping and construction points accurately.
• Holding Stitches on Waste Yarn: Underarm stitches are placed on a small amount of waste yarn rather than bound off, a technique commonly used in seamless yoke sweaters to allow for later grafting or joining.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Berroco Pima Soft, a DK weight yarn sold in 50-gram balls. The sample is knitted in #4641 Navy. Depending on the size being made, the pattern requires between 7 and 16 balls of yarn. Berroco Pima Soft is a smooth, plant-based yarn, making it an ideal choice for a garment with clean stitch definition and a comfortable, breathable drape — qualities that suit the classic stockinette fabric of the Miligrain beautifully.