Beryl combines the precision of geometry with the serendipity of color bands of various widths. In Vivo, a candy-colored yarn perfect for summer, you'll be ready to head out into the sunshine. Beryl is worked from side to side in two pieces, with increases and decreases shaping the shoulders and neck. The two pieces are sewn together and then stitches are picked up at the neck, armholes, and hem for garter stitch edgings. The finished chest measurements are 37 (40, 44.5, 47.5, 51.5, 56, 60.5, 63.5, 67.5, 72, 76.5)" with finished lengths of 21 (21.5, 22.25, 23, 23.5, 24.5, 25.75, 26.5, 27.5, 29.25, 30)". If you like the fit of the sweater on the model, plan for 4-8" of ease. This sweater can be machine washed on delicate in cold water and dried flat. Berroco has rated this Amy Christoffers design as requiring intermediate skill level.
Beryl is designed for Berroco's Vivo, a 100% cotton yarn with a fun thick-and-thin texture. It is a variegated yarn with a long multi-color sequence, so the summery colors blend from one to another. It knits at a DK weight and is knit at 5.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch in this sweater.
The kit includes the pattern and yarn. You will also need:
- 32" circular needle in US size 5 (OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE)
If you changed needle size above to get gauge, adjust needle sizes below
- 32" circular needle in US size 3
- 16" circular needle in US size 3
- double point needles in US size 3
- 4 stitch markers
- 2 removable stitch markers
- tapestry needle
Beryl is shown in Vivo color 3514 Dewdrop for the main color (the lower body) and 3511 Breeze for the accent (the yoke and sleeves). If you would like your kit to be in these colors, simply order it above using the pull-down menu to select the size. If you would like a different color, please see our Vivo page for the options. Then return to this page, order the kit, and tell us in the box above which two colors you would like. Please specify which is the main color.