Gelato Tunic in Berroco Medina - 394-4 - Downloadable PDF

Gelato Tunic by Amy Christoffers – Knitting Pattern Summary (Berroco Medina, Style 394-4)

The Gelato Tunic is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Amy Christoffers and published by Berroco as a downloadable PDF (pattern number 394-4). This relaxed, wearable tunic is knitted in a clean, classic silhouette with a uniform length across all sizes, making it a versatile wardrobe staple for a wide range of body types. The design is shown in size 42" and is built with a generous 4–6 inches of positive ease, giving it a comfortable, relaxed drape rather than a fitted or body-hugging shape.

What Is Being Made

The Gelato Tunic is a pullover-style top with a tunic-length hem, meaning it falls longer than a standard sweater — ideal for wearing over leggings, slim trousers, or jeans. The finished length is a consistent 28 inches for all sizes, while the bust measurements range across eight sizes: 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, and 62 inches. This broad size range makes the pattern genuinely size-inclusive, accommodating a wide spectrum of knitters. Because the garment is designed with 4–6 inches of ease, knitters are encouraged to carefully consider their actual measurements before selecting a size.

Techniques Used

• Circular knitting: The pattern calls for both a 32-inch and a 16-inch circular needle, indicating that sections of the tunic are worked in the round — a common approach for seamless or partially seamless garment construction that reduces finishing work.
• Stitch holder usage: Four stitch holders are listed among the notions, suggesting that stitches are placed on hold at various construction points — likely at the neckline, armholes, or shoulder joins — a standard intermediate technique for shaping garments.
• Gauge management: The pattern places particular emphasis on checking both stitch and row gauge, which is especially important in garter stitch construction where row gauge is just as critical as stitch gauge for achieving correct dimensions.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch: The primary stitch pattern throughout the Gelato Tunic is garter stitch, which is created by knitting every row when working flat, or by alternating knit and purl rows when working in the round. Garter stitch produces a beautifully textured, ridged fabric with excellent elasticity and body. It lies flat without curling, making it ideal for a relaxed tunic silhouette. The gauge for this pattern is set at 22 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch on the larger needles.

Materials – Yarn

The pattern is written specifically for Berroco Medina, a DK weight yarn sold in 100-gram skeins. The colorway shown in the sample garment is #4703 Casablanca. Depending on the size being knitted, the pattern requires between 4 and 7 balls of Berroco Medina:

• 4 balls – sizes 34" and 38"
• 5 balls – sizes 42" and 46"
• 6 balls – sizes 50" and 54"
• 7 balls – sizes 58" and 62"

Berroco Medina is a DK weight yarn known for its smooth, consistent texture, which allows garter stitch ridges to show with excellent definition. As with all Berroco patterns, the designer strongly recommends using the specified yarn to ensure that the finished measurements and fabric drape match the original design.

Needles and Notions

• 32-inch circular needle, size 5 (3.50 mm) – primary needle for working the body; adjust size as needed to achieve gauge
• 16-inch circular needle, size 3 (3.25 mm) – likely used for finishing details such as neckline edging
• 4 stitch holders