I know it’s only St Patrick’s Day, and it’s still snowing (but thankfully not sticking to the ground), but warm weather is just around the corner, and I think a healthy dose of cheer is in order this spring!
Berroco Pima Soft
If you’ve been in the store lately you’ve likely noticed the little sweaters all over the place. Those sweaters are my way of swatching and spending some time with a new yarn to see if it is store-worthy. It’s an interesting process, sometimes I’m underwhelmed by yarns I thought I’d love, and sometimes I find gems I never expected. Berroco Pima Soft is one of the gems.
Berroco Pima Soft is a new, CRAZY SOFT, 2-ply yarn made with 100% pima cotton. It’s slightly textured, making it much more forgiving to knit with than a smooth cotton (which also makes weaving in ends and finishing easier). It’s perfect for anything you want to make, from tees, tanks, sweaters, chemo-hats, babies, blankets, cushions – you name it. It’s a DK weight (21 to 22 sts/4″ on a 3.75mm/US5 to 4mm/US6 needle) so it isn’t too heavy for warm weather or if your internal thermostat runs warm. It’s lovely for crochet and knitting, and is just right for all climates! It’s great for knitting and crochet, and I think it would also make a nice texture in a punch needle project.
- 100% Pima Cotton
- 50g/113m (123yds)
- DK weight
- 3.75 – 4mm/US5 – 6 needles
- 21 to 22 sts & 29 to 30 rows = 4″/10cm
- Hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry
- Made in Peru
- PATTERNS USING THIS YARN
FREE Vincas
Designed with Berroco Pima Soft, this loose summer tee is a sampler of textured stitch patterns. Vincas features a boxy shape and slight drop shoulders. It is worked flat and seamed (the stitch patterns are written out, there are no charts).
Size
- Bust: (37¾, 41, 43¾, 46¾) 50, 53, 56 {59, 62, 65, 68]“ / (96, 104, 111, 119) 127, 134.5, 142 {150, 157.5, 165, 172.5} cm
- Length: (21½, 22, 22, 22½) 22½, 23, 23½ {24, 24½, 25, 25}” / (54.5, 56, 56, 57) 57, 58.5, 59.5 {61, 62, 63.5, 63.5} cm
- Shown in size 41” / 104 cm.
- Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.
Materials
- Berroco Pima Soft: (7, 7, 8, 8) 9, 10, 11 {11, 12, 13, 13} skeins
- 4mm/US6 needles
- 3.5mm/US4 needles
- 3.5mm/US4 – 16″ circular needles
- 1 stitch marker
- 2 stitch holder
- tapestry needle
- scrap yarn
- FREE Pattern
Riviera
Riviera is a cheerful, simple cotton tee with a lace lyoke. It’s worked from the top down, in the round, to underarms, then divided for body and sleeves. The body is worked in the round to lower edge (the lace yoke pattern is charted).
Size
- 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: (20, 20½, 21) 21¾, 22¼, 22¼, 22½ {23, 23, 23½}” / (51, 52, 53.5) 55, 56.5, 56.5, 57 {58.5, 58.5, 59.5} cm
- Shown in size 36½“ / 93 cm.
- Recommended ease: 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.
Materials
- Berroco Pima Soft: (5, 6, 6) 7, 7, 8, 8 {9, 10, 10} balls (shown in 4612 Rouge)
- 4mm/US6 – 16″ circular needles
- 4mm/US6 – 32″ circular needles
- 3.5mm/US4 – 16″ circular needles
- 3.5mm/US4 – 32″ circular needles
- 5 stitch markers
- tapestry needle
- scrap yarn
- Pattern
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Me Oh My Tee
The Me Oh My Tee is your classic everyday t-shirt, but with an added cut-off, cropped element inspired by my best friend, Maiya, and her tendency to take scissors to all her favorite shirts. Knit from the bottom up at a fairly tight gauge and emulated set-in sleeves (it’s a seamless knit, no sewing), this tee will quickly get added to your go-to t-shirt rotation.
Size
- XS(S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
- Bust: 28(32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60) inches; 71(81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112) (122, 132, 142, 152.5)cm
- This garment is meant to be worn with 0-4” of negative ease.
Materials
- Berroco Pima Soft: 4(5, 5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8, 9) skeins
- 3.75mm/US5 – 29″ circular needles (for body)
- 3.25mm/US3 – 16” circular needles
- Rremovable stitch markers
- tapestry needle
- stitch holders/scrap yarn
- Pattern
Ankler’s Summer Shirt
I figured we can all use something to look forward to, and the seasons’ changing is one of those things you can always bank on (at least in Canada – we have A LOT of weather). Anker’s Summer Shirt is a simple summer top, worked in one piece from the top down. The yoke is worked in sections of rib with increases in the round, followed by classic raglan increases when the stockinette stitch section begins. The sleeves are worked at the end, either on double-pointed needles or on circular needles using the Magic Loop technique. Anker’s Summer Shirt has no finishing other than weaving in ends.
Size
- XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
- To fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39¼) 39¼-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ inches].
- Length: 52 (54) 56 (60) 62 (62) 64 cm [20½ (21¼) 22 (23½) 24½ (24½) 25¼ inches]
- Designed to have approx. 0-5 cm – [0-2 inches] – of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 0-5 cm – [0-2 inches] larger in circumference than your widest upper body measurement.
Materials
Because there are several needles length required, this project is a good candidate for Interchangeable knitting needles. Also, if you aren’t great with double-pointed needles you can substitute Chiaogoo 12″ circular needles or Addi Easy Knit 10″ needles.
Ezra
We’ve cast on for this project in Berroco Pima Soft and it’s looking amazing! Worked entirely in garter stitch, Ezra is a basic top-down, seamless design is a welcome gift for any new parent. Customize the sleeve length to suit any season and choose from four sizes up to two years old. BT by Brooklyn Tweed patterns are skill-accessible knitting patterns written in a concise, visually appealing way. This pattern. is an great entry-point for knitting sweaters in the round. Ezra is a great entry point for anyone new to knitting sweaters or making them in the round from the top-down.
Size
- 19 (21, 23¼, 25½)“ [48.5 (53.5, 59, 65) cm] body circumference
- Sized to fit 0-3 months (6 months, 1 year, 2 years)
Materials
- Berroco Pima Soft: 3(4, 4, 6) sekins
- 3.75mm/US5 – 24″ circular needles
- 3.75mm/US5 double pointed needles
- Removable stitch markers
- tapestry needle
- stitch holders/scrap yarn
- Pattern
Leyla Bralette
The pattern is worked from the bottom up in the round, beginning with the ribbed band before the lace pattern begins. If you prefer the ribbed band to be skintight, there is an option to add an elastic. The bralette is later separated for front/back, and the front bra cups worked separately. The straps are worked in an icord and later seamed to the back. Pattern includes photos on suggested placement for racerback straps, but they can be modified for straight straps.
Size
- 1XXS to 4XL
- size based on underbust measurement (26-66”).
Materials
- Berroco Pima Soft: 2 to 4 sekins (see pattern for precise numbers)
- see pattern for list of all materials
- Pattern
