Salisbury in Berroco - Downloadable PDF

Salisbury Knit Sweater by Berroco Design Team

What is Being Made

The Salisbury is a downloadable knitting pattern for a women's pullover sweater designed by the Berroco Design Team. This intermediate-level project features a sophisticated lace design and is available in eleven sizes ranging from 34" to 64" bust measurements. The finished length varies from 23" to 27" depending on size, with the front intentionally cut 1" shorter than the back for a contemporary silhouette. The pattern is shown in size 40" and recommends 2-4" of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Construction Techniques

The Salisbury is constructed using a seamless, top-down approach worked in the round, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a continuous garment from the neckline downward. This method allows knitters to try on the sweater as they work and easily adjust the length to their preference. Working in the round produces a smooth, professional finish and is particularly well-suited to showcasing the lace pattern details throughout the design.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Salisbury incorporates lace stitch work as a primary design element, creating an elegant, openwork pattern that adds visual interest and drape to the garment. The body is worked in stockinette stitch (St st) on the larger needles, providing a smooth, classic fabric base that allows the lace motifs to stand out. The gauge is 22 stitches and 32 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles, which is essential to check before beginning the project to ensure accurate finished measurements.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Salisbury pattern calls for Berroco Mantra Stonewash yarn in the colorway #4495 Cloud. This yarn comes in 50-gram balls, and the pattern requires between 6 and 12 balls depending on the finished size selected. Berroco Mantra Stonewash is a DK-weight yarn, making it ideal for creating garments with excellent stitch definition and drape.

Needles required include:

• 16" and 29" circular needles in sizes 4 (3.50 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm)
• 1 set of double-pointed needles in size 4 (3.50 mm) for working small circumferences
• 5 stitch markers, with one in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of each round
• Waste yarn for holding stitches during construction

Knitters should select needle sizes to obtain the specified gauge of 22 stitches and 32 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles. Taking time to check gauge before beginning ensures that the finished sweater will have accurate measurements and proper fit.