#421 Berroco Summer Sesame Booklet
This booklet is available for immediate download as a PDF file and contains six upbeat designs made with swing and sway that capitalize on Berroco Summer Sesame’s self-striping nature.
The included patterns: Sierra, Ginger, Marisol, Maisie, Etta, Faye, are also available individually for immediate download as PDF files.
Sierra Single Pattern
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Pattern Booklet: #421 Berroco Summer Sesame™
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Women’s Clothing
Designer: Margaux Hufnagel
A sweater that gives flair to any outfit. Made side to side in a simple eyelet pattern, style it with a pair of jeans or over a summer dress.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neck Circumference: 20" / 50 cm
Waist Circumference: (40, 44, 48) [52, 56, 60] {64, 68, 72}" / (102, 112, 122) [132, 142, 152] {162, 172, 182} cm
Length: 21" / 53.5 cm
Shown in size 40" / 102 cm. Recommended ease: 6–8" / 15–20 cm positive ease.
YARN
Berroco Summer Sesame (100 grs): (4, 5, 5) [5, 5, 6] {6, 6, 7} balls #5238 Orchid
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
16" / 40 cm and 24" / 60 cm cm circular needles, size 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 stitch marker
GAUGE
19 sts and 31 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Lace Pattern
Ginger Single Pattern
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Pattern Booklet: #421 Berroco Summer Sesame™
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Scarves/Shawls/Cowls
Designer: Amy Christoffers
A beautiful textured shawl that maximizes the fabulous color range of Summer Sesame.
Stitch pattern is charted.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 72" / 183 cm long x 27" / 68.5 cm wide (not including fringe) after blocking
YARN
Berroco Summer Sesame (100 grs): 2 balls each #5249 Alloy (MC) and #5236 Coral (CC)
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32" / 80 cm circular needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
2 stitch markers
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Garter St
Marisol Single Pattern
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Pattern Booklet: #421 Berroco Summer Sesame™
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Women’s Clothing
Designer: Amy Christoffers
Classic and with a kiss of interest, this tee uses different directional panels to make the most of the self-striping yarn.
FINISHED MEASURMENTS
Bust: (38, 42, 46) [50, 54, 58] {62, 66, 70}" / (96.5, 106.5, 117) [127, 137, 147.5] {157.5, 167.5, 178} cm
Length: (21, 21½, 22) [22½, 23, 23] {23½, 24, 24½}" / (53.5, 54.5, 56) [57, 58.5, 58.5] {59.5, 61, 62} cm
Shown in size 42" / 106.5 cm. Recommended ease: approximately 4–6" / 10–15 cm positive ease.
YARN
Berroco Summer Sesame (100 grs): (3, 3, 4) [4, 4, 5] {5, 5, 6} balls #5235 Marigold
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32" / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16" / 40 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm
4 stitch holders
1 stitch marker
GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St st on larger needles
Pattern Corrections:
Marisol (first edition printed booklet ONLY; PDF versions and 2nd print edition have been corrected)
BACK PANEL:
Left Side: Work 1 row, end on WS. Bind off 5 sts at the beginning of the next 4 RS rows (neck edge)—(6, 6, 6)
[10, 10, 10] {14, 14, 14} sts remain. Place these stitches on a holder and break off yarn.
Right Side: Slip (26, 26, 26) [30, 30, 30] {34, 34, 34} sts from waste yarn to larger needle. Rejoin yarn to the WS, bind off 5 sts (neck edge), purl to end. Knit 1 RS row.
Bind off 5 sts at the beginning of the next 3 WS rows—(6, 6, 6) [10, 10, 10] {14, 14, 14} sts remain. Knit 1 RS row. Place these stitches on a holder and break off yarn.
Maisie Single Pattern
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Pattern Booklet: #421 Berroco Summer Sesame™
Craft: Crochet
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Women’s Clothing
Designer: Donna Yacino
Swing your way to an outdoor concert in our Maisie top. The piece is worked side to side with twisted fringe adding during finishing.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56] {60, 64, 68}" / (91.5, 101.5, 112) [122, 132, 142] {152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm
Length: (20¾, 21, 21) [21¾, 22, 22¾] {23, 23¾, 24}" / (52.5, 53.5, 53.5) [55, 56, 58] {58.5, 60.5, 61} cm (Not including fringe)
Shown in size 44" / 112 cm. Recommended ease: 2–4" / 5–10 cm positive ease.
YARN
Berroco Summer Sesame (100 grs): (2, 2, 2) [2, 3, 3] {3, 3, 4} balls each #5245 Inkwell (C1) and #5244 Beach Glass (C2)
HOOKS and NOTIONS
Crochet hook, size G / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
6 (sc, ch 3) reps and 18 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern
Etta Single Pattern
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Pattern Booklet: #421 Berroco Summer Sesame™
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Women’s Clothing
Designer: Alison Green
A subtle lace yoke makes for an everyday wear top.
Stitch pattern is charted.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (32½, 36½, 40½) [44½, 48½, 52½, 56½] {60½, 64½, 68½}" / (82.5, 93, 103) [113, 123, 133.5, 143.5] {153.5, 164, 174} cm
Length: (20½, 21, 21½) [22, 22½, 22¾, 23] {23½, 23½, 24}" / (52, 53.5, 54.5) [56, 57, 57, 58.5] {59.5, 59.5, 61} cm
Shown in size 36½" / 93 cm. Recommended ease: 2–4" / 5–10 cm positive ease.
YARN
Berroco Summer Sesame (100 grs): (2, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4, 4] {5, 5, 5} balls #5237 Mint
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
16" / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge
5 stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold stitches
GAUGE
21 sts and 28 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in
St st with larger needle
Pattern Corrections:
Etta (first edition printed booklet ONLY; PDF versions and second print edition have been corrected):
Yoke
Short Row 2 (WS): Purl to beg-of-rnd marker, sm, purl (97, 105, 109) [113, 119, 129, 132] {139, 147, 157} sts, w&t.
End of body:
After working to 12" / 30.5 cm from underarms, change to smaller needle.
Faye Single Pattern
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Pattern Booklet: #421 Berroco Summer Sesame™
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Women’s Clothing
Designer: Amy Christoffers
Give your wardrobe a little Bohemian flair with this flattering top. Knit side to side, the vertical stripes flatter while the bottom fringe adds some extra fun.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60] {64, 68, 72}" / (91.5, 101.5, 112) [122, 132, 142, 152.5] {162.5, 172.5, 183} cm
Length: (21, 21, 21½) [22, 22½, 22½, 23] {23, 23½, 23½}" / (53.5, 53.5 54.5) [56, 57, 57, 58.5] {58.5, 59.5, 59.5} cm not including fringe
Shown in size 40" / 101.5 cm. Recommended ease: approximately 4–8" / 10–20 cm positive ease.
YARN
Berroco Summer Sesame (100 grs): (4, 4, 4) [5, 5, 5, 6] {6, 6, 7} balls #5243 Amber
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32" / 80 cm circular needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16" / 40 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm
Waste yarn to hold stitches
GAUGE
20 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Pattern Corrections:
Faye, p. 32 in printed booklet ONLY (PDF versions have been corrected)
End of Body: wrong side row—
Next Row (WS): K5, drop these 5 sts off the needle and allow them to unravel forming loops, find off the next (50, 48, 50) [51, 53, 51, 54] {[51, 54, 52} sts purlwise, then purl to the end of the row.
Berroco Summer Sesame - this light worsted weight cotton, acrylic and nylon blend yarn is easy care and easy and fun to work with as you watch the bright and happy colors unfold. Perfect for your non-wool and warmer weather garments and projects. Find it
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