NEW Berroco Vivo

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I’m easing into spring a little early this year because … why not??!!! It’s been grey and dreary since November and I think we all deserve the joy and hope that comes with light, bright colours. I love wool, and I respect winter as a season and as a concept, but I also need something to look forward to, and our knitting & crochet is one area where we can do some pre-emptive spring & summering.

Berroco Vivo Cotton

Berroco Vivo is a super soft, light, 100% cotton yarn that’s dyed in a flow of transitioning colour. It’s machine washable, making it great for all kinds of projects from babies (perfect for a French Macaroon or Ezra baby cardie) to blankets (4 balls make a Super Easy Garter Baby Blanket), and everything in between … you can even make DK-weight socks or Yoga Socks with it!

Vivohas great colour and texture, making it perfect for simple pieces that aren’t heavy on skill or attention. It also has great yardage – one ball is 100g/290m, making it go a lot further than regular cottons (2 balls are enough for a Ranunculus (smaller sizes), Boneyard Shawl, Groovy DK, three for an Elementary Wrap).

  • 100% Cotton
  • 100g/290m (317 yds)
  • DK (double knitting) weight
  • 4mm/US6 needles or 4mm/G hook
  • knitting gauge:  22 sts & 30 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • crochet gauge: 20 sc & 25 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
  • Made in Italy
  • Finished Projects Made With This Yarn

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Berroco Vivo is great for both Crochet and Knit projects:

I found this granny square cardie project on Ravelry … I love the watercolour quality of the colourways in this yarn!

Sapphire

Sapphire was my favourite new pattern in Berroco Vivo last year. It’s such a sweet and wearable little top that looks good on all types of bodies. It looks sweet over a summer dress, or you can wear it with pants, a skirt – it goes with everything. To make the arms longer pick-up the sleeves and knit down in pattern stitch to your desired length.

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Construction

Sapphire is a classic dolman sleeve V-neck cardigan in an all-over textured stitch. Back, Right Front, and Left Front are each worked separately, with increases forming the dolman sleeves. Pieces are sewn together, then sleeve cuffs and button band are picked up and knit.

Size

Note:  Since this garment has a dolman sleeve, the bust measurement is very forgiving.  Go by the waist measurement when selecting your size.

  • Waist: (32½, 36, 40½, 44½) [48½, 52½, 56½, 60½] {64½, 68½, 72½, 76½}” / (82.5, 91.5, 103, 113) [123, 133.5, 143.5, 153.5] {164, 174, 184, 194.5} cm
  • Length: (17½, 18, 18¾, 19¼) [20, 20¾, 21¼, 22] {22¾, 23¼, 24, 24½}” / (44.5, 45.5, 47.5, 49) [51, 52.5, 54, 56] {58, 59, 61, 62} cm
  • Shown in size 36″ / 91.5 cm. Recommended ease:  Approximately 2–4″ / 5–10 cm positive ease.

The Yarn

Berroco Vivo is a bright and cheerful cotton yarn that features a delightful color flow. Tropical colors in a cottony soft fiber make it perfect for summer tops and accessories. Plus, it’s machine washable, making a great choice for summer tops!

  • 100% Cotton
  • 100g/290m (317 yds)
  • DK weight
  • 4mm/US6 needles 
  • 4mm/G hook
  • Knitting gauge: 5.5 sts = 1″ or 22 sts & 30 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Crochet gauge: 5 sc = 1″ or 20 sc & 25 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Made in Italy
  • Machine wash delicate, lay flat to dry

Gauge

  • 22 sts and 32 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in Moss stitch, on larger needle

Kit Includes

Kit DOES NOT Include

Cleome

Cleome is knit flat and uses intarsia colourwork with a contrasting colourway to make a cool graphic. If you’ve never done intarsia before this might be a simple introduction – the graphic is a simple one, and the yarn is textured, hiding a multitude of sins! Plus, the pattern is FREE, so you can check it out before you commit to the project.

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Size

  • 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: (22, 22½, 22½) [23, 23, 23½] {23½, 24, 24½}” / (56, 57, 57) [58.5, 58.5, 59,5] {59.5, 61, 62} cm
  • Shown in size 40″ / 101.5 cm.
  • Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4″ / 5–10 cm positive ease.

Materials

  • Berroco Vivo: (2, 3, 3) [3, 3, 3] {3, 4, 4} balls 3516 Meadow (MC), and (1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 2] {2, 2, 2} balls 3533 Rain (CC)
  • 4mm/US6 needles (straight or circular)
  • 3.5mm/US4 needles (straight or circular)
  • 3.5mm/US4 – 16″ circular needles
  • 1 stitch marker
  • 2 stitch holders
  • FREE Pattern

Photo: knittinmichelle

Piilu

First things first, check our Carol’s Piilu – it looks AMAZING on her!!! If you’ve never done entrelac it takes a little patience, but it’s worth the effort! This pattern is also a FREEBIE, so you can read it over before diving in.

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Size

  • Bust: (37, 41, 45) [49, 53, 57] {61, 65, 69}” / 94, 104, 114.5) [124.5, 134.5, 145] {155, 165, 175.5} cm
  • Length: (23, 23, 23) [23, 23, 24] {24, 24, 24}” / (58.5, 58.5, 58.5) [58.5, 58.5, 61] {61, 61, 61} cm
  • Shown in size 41″ / 104 cm.
  • Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4″ / 5–10 cm positive ease.

Materials

  • Berroco Vivo: (5, 6, 6) [7, 7, 8] {8, 9, 10} balls #3514 Dewdrop
  • 4mm/US6 needles (straight or circular)
  • 3.5mm/US4 needles (straight or circular)
  • FREE Pattern

Photo: SingingSheep

Ametrine

Ametrine is an oversized CROCHET pullover with deep armholes for a loose, oversized look. This top is made to be worn over outfits and even great for a bathing suit coverup. It’s designed with a simple shell stitch pattern, making it accessible for less experienced crocheters.

Ametrine is made with four identical “quadrants“, each worked from the cuff to the center of the body, for back and front. Pieces are seamed at the centerline of each, the back and front, the top of the sleeves/shoulders, and the bottom of the sleeves, leaving openings at neck and bottom edge. Stitch pattern is both charted and written out.

Size

  • Lower Opening Circumference (40, 44, 48) 52, 56, 60 {64, 68, 72}“ / (101.5, 112, 122) 132, 142, 152.5 {162.5, 172.5, 183} cm
  • Length: 21” / 53.5 cm
  • Shown in size 44” / 112 cm. Recommended ease: 6–12” / 15–30 cm positive ease.

Materials

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