Coloma Cardigan in Berroco Stratto

Coloma Cardigan in Berroco Stratto – Pattern Summary

The Coloma Cardigan is a relaxed, cozy knitted cardigan designed by Tabetha Hedrick and published by Berroco. Rated Intermediate in skill level, this pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and offers an impressive size range to suit a wide variety of bodies. Whether you are an experienced knitter looking for a satisfying weekend project or someone ready to level up their garment-knitting skills, the Coloma Cardigan delivers a rewarding and wearable result.

What Is Being Made

The Coloma is a full cardigan — a classic open-front knitted sweater with a relaxed silhouette. It is designed with a recommended positive ease of approximately 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm), giving it a comfortable, slightly oversized drape that works beautifully in a chunky-weight yarn. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in size 2 (38" / 95 cm bust circumference), modeled with 3 inches of positive ease, showcasing how the garment is intended to fit with a laid-back, casual feel.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The Coloma Cardigan is offered in 11 sizes, making it one of the more inclusively sized patterns in the Berroco catalog. The full size range covers a wide spectrum of bust circumferences and garment lengths:

• Bust Circumference: 34¾, 38, 42¾, 46, 50¾, 54, 58¾, 62, 66¾, 70, and 74¾ inches (87–187 cm)
• Garment Length: Ranging from 23 inches (57.5 cm) in the smallest size up to 29 inches (72.5 cm) in the largest size

This broad range ensures that knitters across many body types can find a size that works for them, with the pattern graded thoughtfully across all measurements.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Stratto, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 50 g balls. The colorway used in the sample is #12701 Flax, a warm, natural-toned shade that complements the relaxed aesthetic of the cardigan beautifully. The yardage requirements vary by size:

• Smaller sizes (1–4): 11 to 16 balls of Berroco Stratto
• Medium sizes (5–7): 18 to 20 balls
• Larger sizes (8–11): 22 to 26 balls

Berroco recommends using the specified yarn to achieve the best results, as the drape, stitch definition, and gauge are all calibrated to Berroco Stratto. As a chunky yarn, Stratto knits up quickly and produces a fabric with wonderful warmth and texture.

Needles

The Coloma Cardigan requires two needle sizes to achieve the correct gauge and finish:

• US size 10 / 6 mm needles — used for ribbing, edging, and border sections
• US size 11 / 8 mm needles — used for the main body fabric
• A 40-inch (100 cm) circular needle in US size 10 / 6 mm is also required, likely for working the button band, collar, or other edging elements in the round or across a large number of stitches

As always with hand knitting patterns, knitters should work a gauge swatch and adjust needle size as needed to match the specified gauge rather than relying solely on the needle size listed.

Techniques and Stitches

As an Intermediate-level pattern, the Coloma Cardigan is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic garment construction and are ready to practice shaping and finishing techniques. Working with a chunky-weight yarn on larger needles means the fabric grows quickly, which can be especially encouraging for knitters building confidence with sweater construction.