Berroco Scandaroon PDF

Berroco Scandaroon Chunky Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Scandaroon is a seamless, worked-in-the-round pullover sweater designed by the Berroco Design Team. This project is classified as an easy skill level knitting pattern, making it accessible to knitters with basic experience. The finished sweater offers a comfortable fit with 2–4 inches of positive ease, available in seven sizes ranging from 38 inches to 62 inches bust measurement, with corresponding length options from 20 inches to 24 inches.

Construction Techniques

The Scandaroon employs bottom-up construction, meaning the sweater is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the neckline. The garment is worked seamlessly in the round, eliminating the need for seaming pieces together after knitting. This technique creates a smooth, continuous fabric and reduces finishing work, making it ideal for knitters seeking a streamlined construction method.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The primary stitch used throughout the Scandaroon is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a classic smooth fabric with a V-shaped knit pattern on the right side. Stockinette stitch is worked in the round using knit stitches on every round, producing the traditional appearance associated with quality knitwear.

Yarn and Materials

The Scandaroon is designed to be worked with Berroco Vintage yarn in chunky weight. The pattern calls for two strands of yarn held together throughout construction, creating a thicker, more substantial fabric. The color combination shown features #51136 Aurora (C1) and #5109 Storm (C2), both Berroco Vintage colorways. Yardage requirements range from 3 to 6 hanks of 100-gram skeins depending on the size selected.

Needles and Notions

Construction requires circular needles in sizes 10 (6.00 mm) and 13 (9.00 mm), with the larger needles used to obtain the correct gauge. Needle lengths needed include both 29-inch and 16-inch circular needles to accommodate different sections of the garment. Additionally, double-pointed needles in sizes 10 and 13 are required for working smaller circumferences, typically at the neckline or cuff areas. The pattern specifies 4 stitch markers (with one in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of each round) and 2 stitch holders for managing stitches during construction.

Gauge and Fit

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 stitches and 16 rows equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch when worked on the larger needles (size 13) with two strands of yarn held together. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving proper fit, and the pattern recommends checking gauge before beginning the project to ensure finished measurements are correct.