Drift Berroco - Drift
version 4
Designed by Norah Gaughan
skill level: Intermediate
Shown in size small
measurements
Bust (closed) – (32, 36, 40) [44, 48,
52] {56, 60, 64}"
Length – (24½, 25, 25½) [25½, 26,
26] {26½, 26½, 27}"
materials
(6, 6, 7) [7, 8, 9] {10, 11, 12} hanks
BERROCO VINTAGE (100 grs),
#5167 Dewberry
Knitting needles, sizes 5 (3.75
mm) and 7 (4.50 mm) OR SIZE TO
OBTAIN GAUGE
36" circular knitting needle, size 5
(3.75 mm)
4 St markers
Six 1" buttons
gauge
20 sts = 4"; 26 rows = 4" in St st and
Double Seed St on larger needles
38 sts = 6"; 26 rows = 4" in Pat St on
larger needles
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DOUBLE SEED STITCH (Multiple of 4 sts + 2)
Row 1 (RS): K2, * p2, k2, rep from * across.
Row 2: P2, * k2, p2, rep from * across.
Row 3: Rep Row 2.
Row 4: Rep Row 1.
Rep these 4 rows for Double Seed St.
PATTERN STITCH (Worked over 38 sts)
Note: Pattern Stitch contains ribbed sections with
Double Seed St sections in between.
Row 1 (RS): P2, k2, (p2, k1TBL) twice, (p2, k2) 4 times,
(p2, k1TBL) twice, p2, k2, p2.
Row 2: K2, p2, (k2, p1TBL) twice, (k2, p2) 4 times, (k2,
p1TBL) twice, k2, p2, k2. Work even in pattern as established until piece
Row 3: P2, k2, (p2, k1TBL) twice, (p2, k2, p2) twice, measures 2½" from beginning, end on RS.
p2, k2, (p2, k1TBL) twice, p2, k2, p2. Change to larger needles.
Row 4: K2, p2, (k2, p1TBL) twice, (k2, p2, k2) twice, Next Row (WS): Purl to first marker, decreasing (1, 0,
k2, p2, (k2, p1TBL) twice, k2, p2, k2. 1) [0, 1, 0] {1, 0, 1} st across, sm, work in Pattern Stitch
Rep these 4 rows for Pat St. to next marker, sm, purl to next marker, sm, work in
Pattern Stitch to next marker, sm, purl to end,
BACK decreasing (1, 0, 1) [0, 1, 0] {1, 0, 1} st across—(96,
With smaller needles, cast on (98, 106, 118) [126, 138, 106, 116) [126, 136, 146] {156, 166, 176} sts. Keeping
146] {158, 166, 178} sts. stitches between markers in Pattern Stitch and
Establish Pat St: Row 1 (RS): Knit (0, 2, 0) [0, 0, 0], {2, remaining stitches in St st, work even until piece
0, 2}, * p2, k2; rep from * (0, 0, 2) [3, 4, 5] {6, 7, 8} times measures 5" from beginning, end on WS.
more, pm, work Row 1 of Pattern Stitch over 38 sts, Dec Row (RS): K1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, SSK,
pm, k2, ** p2, k2; rep from ** (2, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4] {4, 5, 5} k1—2 sts dec'd.
times more, pm, work Row 1 of Pattern Stitch over 38 Rep Dec Row every 10th row 4 times more—(88, 96,
sts, pm, *** k2, p2; rep from *** (0, 0, 2) [3, 4, 5] {6, 7, 9} 106) [116, 126, 136] {146, 156, 166} sts. Work even
times more, knit (0, 2, 0) [0, 0, 0] {2, 0, 2}. until piece measures 12" from beginning, end on WS.
Row 2: Purl (0, 2, 0) [0, 0, 0] {2, 0, 2}, * k2, p2; rep from Inc Row (RS): K1, M1L, work to last st, M1R, k1—
* (0, 0, 2) [3, 4, 5] {6, 7, 8} times more, sm, work Row 2 2 sts inc'd.
of Pattern Stitch to next marker, sm, p2, ** k2, p2; rep Rep Inc Row every 4th row 4 times more—(96, 106,
from ** (2, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4] {4, 5, 5} times more, sm, work 116) [126, 136, 146] {156, 166, 176} sts. Work even in
Row 2 of Pattern Stitch to next marker, sm, ***p2, k2; pattern as established until piece measures 16" from
rep from *** (0, 0, 2) [3, 4, 5] {6, 7, 9} times more, purl beginning, end on WS.
(0, 2, 0) [0, 0, 0] {2, 0, 2}.
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Dec Row (RS): Knit to first marker, remove marker, Rep Inc Row every 4th row 4 times more—(46, 50, 55)
knit to next marker, decreasing (7, 8, 7) [8, 7, 8] {7, [60, 65, 70] {75, 80, 85} sts. Work even in pattern as
8, 7} sts across, remove marker, knit to next marker, established until piece measures 16" from beginning,
remove marker, knit to next marker, decreasing (7, 8, end on WS.
7) [8, 7, 8] {7, 8, 7} sts across, remove marker, knit to Dec Row (RS): Knit to first marker, remove marker,
end—(82, 90, 102) [110, 122, 130] {142, 150, 162} sts. knit to last marker, decreasing (8, 7, 7) [7, 7, 7] {7, 7,
Knit 6 rows, then purl 1 row, end on WS. From here, 7} sts across, remove marker, knit to end—(38, 43,
work all sts in Double Seed St. 48) [53, 58, 63] {68, 73, 78} sts. Knit 6 rows, then purl
Shape Armholes: Bind off (4, 4, 6) [6, 8, 10] {12, 13, 1 row, end on WS. From here, work all sts in Double
14} sts at beginning of the next 2 rows—(74, 82, 90) Seed St.
[98, 106, 110] {118, 124, 134} sts. Shape Armhole and Neck: Next Row (RS): Bind
Dec Row (RS): K1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, SSK, off (4, 4, 6) [6, 8, 10] {12, 13, 14} sts, work to end—(34,
k1—2 sts dec'd. 39, 42) [47, 50, 53] {56, 60, 64} sts. Work 1 row even.
Rep Dec Row every RS row (6, 7, 9) [10, 12, 11] {13, 13, Dec Row (RS): K1, k2tog (armhole dec), work to
16} times more—(60, 66, 70) [76, 80, 86] {90, 96, 100} last 3 sts, SSK (neck dec), k1—2 sts dec'd (1 each at
sts. Work even until armholes measure (7½, 8, 8½) armhole and neck).
[8½, 9, 9] {9½, 9½, 10}", end on WS. Working decs in this manner, continue to dec 1 st at
Shape Shoulders: Bind off (5, 6, 6) [7, 9, 10] {10, 11, armhole edge every RS row (6, 7, 9) [10, 12, 11] {13,
11} sts at beginning of the next 2 rows, then (5, 6, 13, 16} times more. AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at
7) [8, 8, 9] {10, 11, 12} sts at beginning of the next 4 neck edge every 4th row (11, 12, 11) [12, 11, 12] {11,
rows. Bind off remaining 30 sts for back neck. 12, 11} times more.
When all decs have been completed, work even if
LEFT FRONT necessary on (15, 18, 20) [23, 25, 28] {30, 33, 35} sts
With smaller straight needles, cast on (46, 50, 56) [60, until armhole measures (7½, 8, 8½) [8½, 9, 9] {9½, 9½,
66, 70] {76, 80, 86} sts. 10}", end on WS. Bind off (5, 6, 6) [7, 9, 10] {10, 11, 11}
Establish Pat St: Row 1 (RS): Knit (0, 2, 0) [0, 0, 0) sts at armhole edge once, then (5, 6, 7) [8, 8, 9] {10,
{2, 0, 2}, * p2, k2; rep from * (0, 0, 2) [3, 4, 5] {6, 7, 8} 11, 12} sts twice for shoulder.
times more, pm, work Row 1 of Pattern Stitch over 38
sts, pm, ** k2, p2; rep from ** (0, 0, 0) [0, 1, 1] {1, 1, 1} RIGHT FRONT
time(s) more, knit (0, 2, 2) [2, 0, 0] {0, 2, 2}. With smaller straight needles, cast on (46, 50, 56) [60,
Row 2: Purl (0, 2, 2) [2, 0, 0] {0, 2, 2}, * k2, p2; rep from 66, 70] {76, 80, 86} sts.
* (0, 0, 0) [0, 1,1] {1, 1, 1} time(s) more, sm, work Row 2 Establish Pat St: Row 1 (RS): Knit (0, 2, 2) [2, 0, 0]
of Pattern Stitch to last marker, sm, ** p2, k2; rep from {0, 2, 2}, * k2, p2; rep from * (0, 0, 0) [0, 1, 1] {1, 1, 1}
** (0, 0, 2) [3, 4, 5] {6, 7, 8} times more, purl (0, 2, 0) [0, time(s) more, pm, work Row 1 of Pattern Stitch over
0, 0] {2, 0, 2}. 38 sts, pm, ** k2, p2; rep from ** (0, 0, 2) [3, 4, 5] {6, 7,
Work even in pat as established until piece measures 8} times more, knit (0, 2, 0) [0, 0, 0] {2, 0, 2}.
2½" from beg, end on RS. Change to larger needles. Row 2: (0, 2, 0) [0, 0, 0] {2, 0, 2}, * k2, p2; rep from * (0,
Next Row (WS): Purl to first marker, work in Pattern 0, 2) [3, 4, 5] {6, 7, 8} times more, sm, work Row 2 of
Stitch to last marker, sm, purl to end, decreasing (0, Pattern Stitch to last marker, sm, ** k2, p2; rep from **
0, 1) [0, 1, 0] {1, 0, 1} st across—(46, 50, 55) [60, 65, 70] (0, 0, 0) [0, 1, 1] {1, 1, 1} time(s) more, knit (0, 2, 2) [2, 0,
{75, 80, 85} sts. Keeping stitches between markers in 0] {0, 2, 2}.
Pattern Stitch and remaining sts in St st, work even Work even in pattern as established until piece
until piece measures 5" from beginning, end on WS. measures 2½ from beginning, end on RS. Change to
Dec Row (RS): K1, k2tog, work to end—1 st dec'd. larger needles.
Rep Dec Row every 10th row 4 times more—(41, 45, Next Row (WS): Purl to first marker, decreasing (0, 0,
50) [55, 60, 65] {70, 75, 80} sts. Work even until piece 1) [0, 1, 0] {1, 0, 1} st across, sm, work in Pattern Stitch
measures 12" from beginning, end on WS. to last marker, sm, purl to end—(46, 50, 55) [60, 65,
Inc Row (RS): K1, M1L, work to end—1 st inc'd. 70] {75, 80, 85} sts.
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Keeping stitches between markers in Pattern Stitch 4th, 4th} row (6, 8, 11) [11, 14, 16] {17, 19, 22} times
and remaining sts in St st, work even until piece more—(60, 64, 70) [74, 80, 84] {90, 94, 100} sts. Work
measures 5" from beginning, end on WS. even until sleeve measures 18" from beginning, end
Dec Row (RS): Work to last 3 sts, SSK, k1—1 st dec'd. on WS.
Rep Dec Row every 10th row 4 times more—(41, 45, Shape Cap: Bind off (4, 4, 6) [6, 8, 10] {12, 13, 14} sts
50) [55, 60, 65] {70, 75, 80} sts. Work even until piece at beginning of the next 2 rows—(52, 56, 58) [62, 64,
measures 12" from beginning, end on WS. 64] {66, 68, 72} sts.
Inc Row (RS): Work to last st, M1R, k1—1 st inc'd. Rep Dec Row (RS): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, SSK, k1—2 sts
Inc Row every 4th row 4 times more—(46, 50, 55) [60, dec'd.
65, 70] {75, 80, 85} sts. Rep Dec Row every RS row (20, 22, 22) [22, 23, 23] {23,
Work even in pattern as established until piece 23, 25} times more, end on WS—(10, 10, 12) [16, 16,
measures 16" from beginning, end on WS. 16] {18, 20, 20} sts. Bind off remaining sts.
Next Row (RS): Knit to first marker, remove marker,
knit to last marker, decreasing (8, 7, 7) [7, 7, 7] {7, 7, 7} FINISHING
sts across, remove marker, knit to end—(38, 43, 48) Sew shoulder seams.
[53, 58, 63] {68, 73, 78} sts. Left Front/Neckband: With RS facing, using circular
Knit 6 rows, purl 1 row, work 1 row Double Seed St, needle, beg at center back neck, pick up and knit
end on RS. From here, work all sts in Double Seed St. (118, 122, 126) [126, 130, 130] {134, 134, 138} sts to
Shape Armhole and Neck: Next Row (WS): Bind cast-on edge of left front. Beg with Row 2, work in
off (4, 4, 6) [6, 8, 10] {12, 13, 14} sts, work to end—(34, ribbing same as sleeves for 1", end on WS. Knit 1 row,
39, 42) [47, 50, 53] {56, 60, 64} sts. purl 1 row. Bind off knitwise. Mark placement of 6
Dec Row (RS): K1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, SSK, buttons, the first 1" from lower edge, the last at beg
k1—2 sts dec'd (1 each at armhole and neck). of neck and the others evenly spaced between.
Working decs in this manner, continue to dec 1 st at Right Front/Neckband: With RS facing, using
armhole edge every RS row (6, 7, 9) [10, 12, 11] {13, circular needle, beg at cast-on edge of right front,
13, 16} times more. AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at pick up and knit (118, 122, 126) [126, 130, 130] {134,
neck edge every 4th row (11, 12, 11) [12, 11, 12] {11, 134, 138} sts to center of back neck. Beg with Row
12, 11} times more. 2, work in ribbing same as sleeves for ½", end on WS.
When all decs have been completed, work even if Make buttonholes on the next row opposite markers
necessary on (15, 18, 20) [23, 25, 28] {30, 33, 35} sts as k2tog, yo. Complete same as left front/neckband.
until armhole measures (7½, 8, 8½) [8½, 9, 9] {9½, 9½, Sew ends of front/neckbands tog at center back
10}", end on RS. Bind off (5, 6, 6) [7, 9, 10] {10, 11, 11] neck. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.
sts at armhole edge once, then (5, 6, 7) [8, 8, 9] {10, Sew on buttons. Weave in all ends and block as
11, 12} sts twice for shoulder. desired.
SLEEVES
With smaller straight needles, cast on (46, 46, 46) [50,
50, 50] {54, 54, 54} sts.
Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): K2, * p2, k2, rep from * across.
Row 2: P2, * k2, p2, rep from * across. Rep these 2
rows until sleeve measures 3" from beginning, end
on WS.
Change to larger needles and work even in St st
until sleeve measures (4, 4, 4) [4, 4, 4] {4, 4, 3½}" from
beginning, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K2, M1L, k to last 2 sts, M1R, k1—2 sts
inc'd.
Rep this inc every (14th, 10th, 6th) [6th, 6th, 4th] {4th,
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C D D K
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G G
LEFT
BACK FRONT SLEEVE
F F M
E E L
A H J
B I
DRIFT MEASUREMENTS
A (Back Bust Width): (16, 18, 20) [22, 24, 26] {28, 30, 32}"
B (Back Waist Width): (14, 16, 18) [20, 22, 25] {26, 28, 30}"
C (Back Neck Width): 6"
D (Shoulder Width): (3, 3½, 4) [4½, 5, 5½] {6, 6½, 7}"
E (Lower Ribbing Length): 2½"
F (Length to Underarms): 16"
G (Armhole Length): (7½, 8, 8½) [8½, 9, 9] {9½, 9½, 10}"
H (Front Bust Width): (7½, 8½, 9½) [10½, 11½, 12½] {13½, 14½, 15½}"
I (Front Waist Width): (6½, 7½, 8½) [9½, 10½, 11½] {12½, 13½, 14½}"
J (Sleeve Cuff Width): (9, 9, 9) [10, 10, 10] {10¾, 10¾, 10¾}"
K (Upper Sleeve Width): (12, 113, 14) [15, 16, 17] {18, 19, 20}"
L (Sleeve Cuff Length): 3"
M (Sleeve Length): 18"
N (Sleeve Cap Length): (6½, 7, 7) [7, 7½, 7½] {7½, 7½, 8}"
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ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS SSK: Slip 2 stitches knitwise, insert point of left hand
needle through fronts of these 2 stitches and knit 2
Knit together.
SSP: Slip 2 stitches knitwise, transfer these 2 stitches
beg: beginning
back to left hand needle, purl 2 together through the
CC: contrasting color
back loops.
cdd (centered double decrease): Slip 2 together,
st(s): stitch(es)
knit 1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over.
TBL: through back loop(s)
cn: cable needle
tog: together
cont: continue
WS: wrong side
dec: decrease
wyib: with yarn in back
dpn: double pointed needles
wyif: with yarn in front
est: established
yo: yarn over
inc: increase
end on WS: end having just completed a Wrong Side
K: knit
row.
k tbl: knit through the back loop(s)
end on RS: end having just completed a Right Side
k2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
row
k3tog: Knit 3 stitches together
STOCKINETTE ST (St st): Knit 1 row, purl 1 row
LH: left hand
alternately when working on straight needles. The knit
MC: main color
side is the right side of work. Knit EVERY round when
M1: Pick up horizontal strand between stitch just
working in the round on a circular needle.
worked and next stitch from front to back, place on
Reverse St st (Rev St st): Purl 1 row, knit 1 row
left hand needle, knit this stitch through the back (1
alternately when working on straight needles. The purl
stitch increased).
side is the right side of the work. Purl EVERY round
M1L: Work as for M1.
when working in the round on a circular needle.
M1p: Pick up horizontal strand between stitch just
GARTER ST: Knit EVERY row when working on
worked and next stitch from front to back, place on
straight needles. Knit 1 round, purl 1 round when
left hand needle, purl this stitch through the back (1
working on a circular needle.
stitch increased).
M1pL: Work as for M1p.
M1pR: Pick up horizontal strand between stitch just Crochet
worked and next stitch from back to front, place on
left hand needle, purl this stitch through the front (1 ch: chain
stitch increased). dc: double crochet
M1R: Pick up horizontal strand between stitch just hdc: half double crochet
worked and next stitch from back to front, place on sc: single crochet
left hand needle, knit this stitch through the front (1 sl st: slip stitch
stitch increased). sp: space
p: purl tr: treble
p tbl: purl through the back loop(s)
pat(s): pattern(s)
pm: place marker
psso: pass slip stitch over knit stitch
p2tog: purl 2 stitches together
p2sso: pass 2 slip stitches over knit stitch
p3tog: purl 3 stitches together
rem: remaining
rep: repeat
RH: right hand
rnd(s): round(s)
RS: right side
sl: slip
sm: slip marker
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