Millefiori Light takes all the shimmer and shine of Berroco Millefiori and condenses them into a DK-weight version that’s perfect for spring. This lightweight blend of wool and acrylic comes in your favorite shades of its worsted weight big sibling. If you’re looking for a quick fix with these colors, be sure to check out Berroco Millefiori BIG.
Made in Italy
Ball Weight:
3.5 oz / 100 g
Ball Length:
350 yds / 320 m
Knitting Gauge:
6 sts = 1″
24 sts x 32 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size:
5 (US) / 3.75 mm
Crochet Gauge:
5.5 sc = 1″
22 sc x 26 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Hook Size:
E (US) / 3.5 mm
Yarn Fiber Info:
50% Wool, 50% Acrylic
Yarn Wash Info:
Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.
Millefiori Light Colors:
Patterns from #393 Berroco Millefiori® Light booklet:
TOPIARY
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Scarves/Shawls/Cowls
Designer: Amy Christoffers
Knit this simple shawl pattern with just two balls of Berroco Millefiori Light! Easy eyelets and decrease stitches in a charted pattern show off the brilliant colors of the yarn.
Pattern is charted.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 70″ across top edge x 21″ long (after blocking)
YARN
BERROCO MILLEFIORI LIGHT (100 grs): 2 balls #6888 Iris
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
29″ circular needle, size 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
18 sts and 28 rows = 4″ in charted pattern (after blocking)
BOSQUET
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Easy
Project Type: Ponchos/Ruanas
Designer: Amy Christoffers
Easy ribbing and a little bit of stitching are all you’ll need to whip this knitted poncho pattern in Berroco Millefiori Light.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 19″ wide x 68″ long (after blocking and before finishing)
YARN
BERROCO MILLEFIORI LIGHT (100 grs): 4 balls #6897 Hyacinth
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
GAUGE
33 sts and 29 rows = 4″ in k1, p1 ribbing (unstretched, after blocking)
PAYSAGE
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Easy
Project Type: Women’s Clothing
Designer: Amy Christoffers
This cropped knitted sweater is worked with two colors of Berroco Millefiori Light to maximize the stripes. Split hems and dropped shoulders make for a casual sweater.
Shown in size 40″
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust—37 (40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58)”
Length—19½ (20, 20½, 20½, 21, 21, 21½, 21½)” (back)
Note: The back of this garment is 1½” longer than the front. This garment was designed with approximately 4–6″ of ease. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.
YARN
BERROCO MILLEFIORI LIGHT (100 grs): 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls #6891 Terra (MC) and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) #6894 Begonia (CC)
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
24″ circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm)
2 st markers
1 st holder
GAUGE
24 sts and 30 rows = 4″ in St st on larger needles
BRODERIE
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Scarves/Shawls/Cowls
Designer: Alison Green
Two colors of Berroco Millefiori Light are combined with an easy slipped stitch pattern in an asymmetrical knitted shawl. Begin at the widest end and decrease for a fast, fun knitting project.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 29″ across (at widest point) x 50″ long (after blocking)
YARN
BERROCO MILLEFIORI LIGHT (100 grs): 2 balls each #6893 Azalea (MC) and #6896 Dahlia (CC)
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
GAUGE
21 sts and 30 rows = 4″ in St st (after blocking)
Pattern Corrections:
Broderie (printed booklet ONLY; PDF versions have been corrected)
yarn amounts: only 1 ball of the second (CC) color is needed.
POTAGER
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Women’s Clothing
Designer: Amy Christoffers
This knitted V-neck cardigan is worked in pieces to allow the colorful stripes of Berroco Millefiori Light to stack up and create an eye-catching fabric.
Shown in size 36″
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed)—33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54)”
Length—22 (22½, 23¼, 23¼, 23¾, 24¼, 24¼, 24¾)”
Note: This garment was designed with approximately 2–4″ of ease. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.
YARN
BERROCO MILLEFIORI LIGHT (100 grs): 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) balls #6885 Lupin
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight needles, sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
29″ (or longer) circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm)
Five ¾” buttons
GAUGE
24 sts and 30 rows = 4″ in St st on larger needles
JARDIN
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Scarves/Shawls/Cowls
Designer: Amy Christoffers
A simple chevron stitch pattern and two different shades of Berroco Millefiori Light are all it takes to create a fun knitted scarf.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 16″ wide x 78″ long (after blocking)
YARN
BERROCO MILLEFIORI LIGHT (100 grs): 2 balls each #6861 Gladiolus (MC) and #6891 Terra (CC)
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
GAUGE
28 sts and 28 rows = 4″ in Pattern Stitch (after blocking)
FREE Pattern Download!!
DILLWYN
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Scarves/Shawls/Cowls
Designer: Berroco Design Team
This skinny scarf uses just one ball of Berroco Millefiori Light in a blend of garter and stockinette stitch, knit on the bias (this is also a great introduction project if you’re looking to tackle entrelac knitting).
One size
finished measurements
Approximately 4½” wide x 60″ long
yarn
BERROCO MILLEFIORI LIGHT (100 grs): 1 hank #6883 Sedum
needles and notions
Straight needles, size 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge
gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4″ in St st
