Melina Cardigan in Berroco Mykonos - Downloadable PDF

Melina Cardigan in Berroco Mykonos – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Melina Cardigan is a beautifully crafted knitted cardigan designed by Amy Christoffers and published by Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated Intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with shaping and garment construction and are ready to take their skills to the next level. The pattern is sourced from Berroco Booklet #368.

What Is Being Made

The Melina is a classic women's cardigan worked in a clean, elegant style. It features a button-front closure with five 5/8" buttons and is designed with approximately 2 to 4 inches of ease, giving the finished garment a comfortable, relaxed fit. The pattern is available in a generous range of sizes, with a closed bust measurement spanning from 33 to 54 inches across eight sizes:

• Bust (closed): 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, and 54 inches
• Length: 24¼ to 26¾ inches depending on size

The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in size 36 inches, giving knitters a clear visual reference for fit and drape. This wide size range makes the Melina an inclusive and versatile pattern suitable for a broad spectrum of body types.

Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The Melina Cardigan is knitted in Berroco Mykonos, a DK weight yarn sold in 50-gram hanks. The colorway featured in the pattern is #8511 Aphrodite, a shade that lends the finished cardigan a refined, wearable aesthetic. Depending on the size being knitted, the pattern calls for:

• 8 hanks for size 33"
• 9 hanks for size 36"
• 10 hanks for sizes 39" and 42"
• 12 hanks for size 45"
• 13 hanks for sizes 48" and 51"
• 14 hanks for size 54"

Berroco Mykonos is a DK weight yarn, which produces a fabric with excellent stitch definition — ideal for showcasing clean stockinette and any textural or structural details incorporated into the design. Its weight also ensures the finished cardigan is lightweight and wearable across a range of seasons.

The following needles are required to complete the project:

• Straight knitting needles in size 3 (3.25 mm) – used for ribbing and border sections
• Straight knitting needles in size 4 (3.50 mm) – used for the main body fabric; knitters should adjust needle size as needed to achieve gauge
• 29-inch or longer circular knitting needle in size 3 (3.25 mm) – used for picking up and working the front bands and neckline edging
• Five 5/8" buttons for the front button band closure

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper sizing in any garment knitting project. The Melina Cardigan requires a gauge of 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch, measured on the larger size 4 (3.50 mm) needles. Knitters are strongly encouraged to knit and measure a gauge swatch before casting on, as even small variations in gauge can significantly affect the finished dimensions of a garment.

Techniques and Stitches Used

As an Intermediate level pattern, the Melina Cardigan draws on a solid foundation of knitting techniques. Knitters working on this project can expect to use and practice the following:

• Stockinette Stitch (St