Beachrock Cardigan in Berroco Remix - Portfolio5-3 - Downloadable PDF

Beachrock Cardigan in Berroco Remix – Knitting Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Beachrock Cardigan is a beautifully textured knitted cardigan designed by Donna Yacino and published as part of Berroco Portfolio Vol. 5. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern available as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible to knitters who are comfortable with shaping, working in the round, and reading multi-size instructions. The garment is a classic button-front cardigan with a relaxed, comfortable silhouette designed with approximately 4–6 inches of positive ease, giving it a laid-back, wearable fit suited to everyday styling.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written in seven sizes, accommodating a wide range of body measurements:

• Bust (closed): 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, and 60 inches
• Length: 25 (25, 25½, 26, 26½, 27, 27) inches

The sample shown in the pattern photography is knitted in the 40-inch size. Because the design incorporates generous ease, knitters are encouraged to carefully consider their preferred fit when selecting a size.

Yarn: Berroco Remix

The pattern calls for Berroco Remix, an aran weight yarn sold in 100-gram balls. The sample is worked in colorway #3913 Brown Sugar, a warm, earthy neutral tone that suits the relaxed, coastal feel of the cardigan's name. Depending on the size being knitted, the pattern requires 6 to 9 balls of yarn:

• 36": 6 balls
• 40": 6 balls
• 44": 7 balls
• 48": 8 balls
• 52": 8 balls
• 56": 9 balls
• 60": 9 balls

Berroco Remix is a distinctive yarn blended from recycled fibers, known for its soft texture, subtle heathered appearance, and excellent stitch definition. Its aran weight makes it ideal for creating a fabric with both warmth and drape, perfect for a cardigan intended to be worn across multiple seasons.

Needles and Notions

To knit the Beachrock Cardigan, you will need the following tools and notions:

• 29-inch circular needle, size 7 (4.50 mm) – or size needed to obtain gauge
• One set of four double pointed needles (dpns), size 7 (4.50 mm) – used for working smaller sections such as sleeves or finishing details in the round
• One stitch marker
• Waste yarn – for holding stitches during construction
• Five 1-inch buttons – for the button band closure

The use of a circular needle for a flat garment is a common and practical technique in modern knitting, allowing the knitter to accommodate a large stitch count comfortably without the weight of the project pulling on straight needles. The double pointed needles provide flexibility when working smaller circumferences in the round.

Key Stitch: Broken Rib

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Beachrock Cardigan is Broken Rib, a textured stitch that gives the fabric a subtle, tactile surface interest while remaining relatively straightforward to execute. Broken Rib is a variation of traditional ribbing in which the knit and purl columns are intentionally interrupted or offset at regular intervals, creating a fabric that has more visual depth than plain stockinette but is less elastic than standard rib. This makes it an excellent choice for a cardigan body, providing structure and texture without excessive pull-in.

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for this pattern