Doria Top in Berroco Mykonos - Downloadable PDF

Doria Top in Berroco Mykonos – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Doria Top is an original knitting design by Amy Christoffers, published by Berroco as part of Booklet #368 Love Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated Easy in skill level, making it an excellent project for beginner and confident beginner knitters who want to build experience constructing a wearable garment with minimal complexity. The design is a relaxed, casual top with a thoughtfully shaped silhouette — the back is worked 1½ inches longer than the front, adding a subtle and flattering design detail.

What Is Being Made

The Doria Top is a pullover-style knitted top designed with a generous fit. It is available in eight sizes with finished bust measurements ranging from 37 to 58 inches, and the pattern is shown in size 40 inches. The back length ranges from approximately 19½ to 21½ inches depending on size. The design incorporates approximately 4 to 6 inches of positive ease, so knitters are encouraged to carefully consider their size selection relative to their actual measurements to achieve the intended relaxed, comfortable drape.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting using straight needles for the main body pieces
• Circular needle work for finishing or edging details, using a 24-inch circular needle
• Two-color construction using a Main Color (MC) and a Contrast Color (CC)
• Use of stitch markers to track pattern placement and shaping
• Use of a stitch holder for managing live stitches during construction
• Gauge swatching is strongly emphasized, as achieving the correct gauge is essential to proper fit across the range of sizes

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch — the primary stitch pattern used throughout the garment; the gauge is set at 21 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in Garter Stitch on the larger needles. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row when working flat, producing a ridged, reversible fabric with excellent stretch and texture.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Berroco Mykonos, a DK weight yarn sold in 50-gram hanks. Two colorways are used:

• Main Color (MC): Berroco Mykonos #8503 Demeter — required in quantities of 4 to 8 hanks depending on size
• Contrast Color (CC): Berroco Mykonos #8550 Dionysus — required in quantities of 2 to 3 hanks depending on size

Two needle sizes are required:

• Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight knitting needles — used for the main body fabric; knitters should adjust needle size as needed to achieve the stated gauge
• Size 4 (3.50 mm) circular knitting needle, 24-inch length — used for finishing or border work

Additional notions include 2 stitch markers and 1 stitch holder.

Pattern Format and Designer

This pattern is designed by Amy Christoffers and published by Berroco, Inc., based in North Smithfield, RI. It is available as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible after purchase. The Easy difficulty rating and use of a single primary stitch — Garter Stitch — make the Doria Top a wonderful introduction to garment knitting for those newer to the craft, while the two-color design and shaped construction keep the project engaging for more experienced knitters seeking a quick, satisfying make.