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HOURS & PROJECTS Canadian Thanksgiving

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Store Hours For Canadian Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving comes a bit earlier north of the 44th parallel in Canada, it has something to do with our harvest being earlier, therefore we dine earlier. We are open regular store hours (12 to 6 pm) on Saturday & Monday, and closed on Sunday. Have a great weekend, wherever you are!

Saturday October 12: 12 to 6 pm

Sunday October 13: CLOSED

Monday October 14: 12 to 6 pm

Some Cieslak for the Weekend

Never wanting to leave you without some inspiration, here are a couple of pullovers by designer Jacqueline Cieslak. I love that Jacqueline’s designs are size inclusive, but I love even more that her designs LOOK GREAT on different sized women. Her casual little tops are always just right for people, no matter what shape they may be. Wear them over a dress or a loose shirt, it’s all beautiful! Plus, they aren’t immense projects, so they won’t break the bank, and you’ll actually wear it (an important factor to my mind). they’re pretty, and I think its good to make yourself feel beautiful on the outside, because you are beautiful on the inside.

Bay Pullover

The Bay Pullover is your dream all-weather sweatshirt, whether you’re getting cozy at home or being tousled by a crisp ocean breeze. This relaxed fit pullover features dolman sleeves, uninterrupted stockinette on the front and back panels, and decorative 3-needle bind offs, making for a simple, seamless knit with a clean, modern look. The pattern includes 9 sizes, 6 original video tutorials, technical illustrations for understanding the unique construction, and detailed guidance for choosing your size and adjusting the sleeves.

Size

Because of the dolman sleeves and relaxed fit, BAY works with an extremely wide range of positive ease (anything from 6-20”/15-50cm). If you prefer more drape or a more oversized fit, feel free to size up! In the photos, Jacqui is wearing a size 7 (62”/155cm). Her bust circumference is 54”/135cm, her waist circumference is 49”/122.5cm, and her bicep circumference is 20”/50cm.

  • Finished Bust Circumference: In inches: (38, 42, 46) [50, 54, 58] {62, 66, 70} inches or (95, 105, 115) [125, 135, 145] {155, 165, 175} cm
  • To choose your size, measure the circumference of your torso around the fullest part of your bust/chest and add at least 6”/15cm.
  • To see how BAY looks across the size range with varying amounts of ease, check out the test knitting round up here!

Yarn Options

Because the recommended yarn is a silk/linen blend, both of which are fibres that stretch and have a lot of drape, I recommend using something that also has some stretch. Superwash yarns, blends with cotton, linen, wool, silk, or alpaca tend to be good at this.

All the Other Materials

Bay Slipover

The Bay Slipover is your dream all-weather slipover, whether you’re getting cozy at home or being tousled by a crisp ocean breeze. This relaxed fit top features dolman sleeves, uninterrupted stockinette on the front and back panels, and decorative 3-needle bind offs, making for a simple, seamless knit with a clean, modern look. The pattern includes 9 sizes, 6 original video tutorials, technical illustrations for understanding the unique construction, and detailed guidance for choosing your size and adjusting the sleeves.

Size

Because of the dolman sleeves and relaxed fit, BAY works with an extremely wide range of positive ease (anything from 6-20”/15-50cm). If you prefer more drape or a more oversized fit, feel free to size up! In the photos, Jacqui is wearing a size 7 (62”/155cm). Her bust circumference is 54”/135cm, her waist circumference is 49”/122.5cm, and her bicep circumference is 20”/50cm.

  • Finished Bust Circumference: In inches: (38, 42, 46) [50, 54, 58] {62, 66, 70} inches or (95, 105, 115) [125, 135, 145] {155, 165, 175} cm
  • To choose your size, measure the circumference of your torso around the fullest part of your bust/chest and add at least 6”/15cm.
  • To see how BAY looks across the size range with varying amounts of ease, check out the test knitting round up here!

Yarn Options

Because the recommended yarn is a silk/linen blend, both of which are fibres that stretch and have a lot of drape, I recommend using something that also has some stretch. Superwash yarns, blends with cotton, linen, wool, silk, or alpaca tend to be good at this.

All the Other Materials

FALL/WINTER STORE HOURS

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Return to Fall/Winter Store Hours

We’ve officially moved back to our regular fall/winter store hours, so we’re open 7 days a week again, Monday to Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm.

Sit ‘n Knit is every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm – it’s free and everyone is welcome!

Long Weekend Store Hours & Summer Sale Ending!

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Labour Day Weekend Store Hours

We will be closed on Sunday & Monday for the Labour Day long weekend, but we’ll see you next week!

Saturday: 12pm to 6 pm

Sunday: CLOSED

Monday: CLOSED

Our SUMMER SALE Ends on SEPT 2nd! Select products (including clearance items!) are 20% OFF until Sept 2, 11:59pm. The discount is online and in-store, and it will be automatically be added at check-out, so you don’t have to jump through any extra hoops or remember to put in a discount code (this discount can NOT be combined with any other offers or discounts, including free shipping – you won’t be able to use another discount code when you check-out).

SEE ALL SALE PRODUCTS

Berroco Bozzolo: SALE $19.58 (Reg. $24.47)

Berroco Bozzolo is a feathery soft, 100% cotton yarn from Italy. Smooth with a hint of shine, Bozzolo has the delightful feel you expect from cotton, while its construction gives it an airy lightness.

SEE OUR SOPHIE SCARF PROJECT MADE WITH BOZZOLO

SEE PROJECT IDEAS

  • 100% Cotton
  • 100g/220m (240 yds)
  • Worsted Weight
  • 5mm/US8 Needles or 5mm/H crochet hook
  • Knitting Tension: 18-20 sts and 25-28 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
  • Crochet Tension: 15 sc and 18 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
  • Made in Italy
  • Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.

Cascade Noble Cotton Hand Dyed: SALE $11.98 (Reg. $14.97)

Versatile & durable Noble Cotton is a DK weight yarn spun with 100% mercerized long staple cotton.  Breathable with a comfortable drape, garments knit in this yarn are smooth & polished with a subtle sheen.  The long staple cotton allows garments & accessories to wear very well.  This yarn is machine washable & may be tumbled dry. Each lovely colorway is hand-dyed to create rich earth, jewel & pastel tones.  The colours are fun for baby clothes, summer tops, tees & scarves.

SEE PROJECTS SUGGESTIONS FOR NOBLE COTTON

  • 100% Mercerized Long Staple Cotton
  • 100g/200m (220 yds)
  • Double Knitting  (DK) Weight
  • 3.75mm-4mm (US5 to US6) knitting needles
  • Knitting Stitch Gauge:5.5-6 stitches per 1”/ 22-24 stitches per 4”
  • G-H (4mm-5 mm) crochet hook
  • Crochet Stitch Gauge: 4 stitches per 1”/ 16 stitches per 4”
  • Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
  • Made in India

Estelle Breeze: SALE $7.98 (Reg. $9.97)

Estelle Breeze is a deliciously soft chunky cotton yarn. Made using one thicker ply and a finer thread combined, the texture makes this yarn perfect for baby items, blankets, or quick and comfy sweaters!

Perfect for our Super Simple Striped Baby Blanket (see colour combos)

SEE PROJECT IDEAS

  • 100% Cotton
  • 100g/125m (137 yds)
  • 6mm/US10 needles
  • 14sts = 10cm/4″
  • Machine wash in cold water, tumble dry on low heat.

Berroco Modern Cotton: SALE $11.58 (Reg. $14.47)

Berroco Modern Cotton is a super soft and lustrous yarn perfect for knitting year-round. Made from a blend of Pima Cotton and Modal Rayon (viscose, a plant-based cellulosic fibre), Modern Cotton is machine washable, sustainable, and more resilient than pure cotton yarns (it has a slight sheen and it won’t pill and get fuzzy like many cottons). The smooth texture will also make your lace, cables, or any other texture POP!  Modern Cotton is perfect for both crochet and knitting and is great for sweaters, tanks, tees and other tops, hats (especially chemo hats), shawls & wraps, blankets & afghans, and slippers. Berroco Modern Cotton is also available in a DK Weight

SEE PROJECT IDEAS

  • 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon (viscose)100g/191m (209 yds)
  • Worsted weight
  • 4.5mm/US7 knitting needles
  • 5mm/H crochet hook
  • Knitting gauge: 20 sts & 26 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Crochet gauge: 16 sc & 19 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Made in Peru
  • See Our Blog Posts (with Project Ideas)
  • Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Berroco Modern Cotton DK: SALE $11.58 (Reg. $14.47)

Berroco Modern Cotton DK is a super soft and lustrous yarn perfect for knitting year-round. Made from a blend of Pima Cotton and Modal Rayon (viscose, a plant-based cellulosic fibre), Modern Cotton is machine washable, sustainable, and more resilient than pure cotton yarns (it has a slight sheen and it won’t pill and get fuzzy like many cottons). The smooth texture will also make your lace, cables, or any other texture POP!  Modern Cotton is perfect for both crochet and knitting and is great for sweaters, tanks, tees and other tops, hats (especially chemo hats), shawls & wraps, blankets & afghans, slippers, and Knitted Knockers. Berroco Modern Cotton is also available in a Worsted Weight

  • 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon (Viscose)
  • 100g/306m (335 yds)
  • DK Weight
  • 3.75mm/US5 knitting needles
  • 3.25mm/D crochet hook
  • Knitting Gauge: 23 sts & 32 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Crochet Gauge: 22 sc & 36 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
  • Made in Peru

Bheda Wool Roving: SALE $3.58 (Reg $4.47)

Bheda Wool (BhedaWolle) is the perfect wool roving for needle felting or wet felting! It’s made from a mixture of different New Zealand sheep breeds, including Rylend, Suffolk, Shetland, Romney, Jacob and others, and  it’s average fibre thickness is 25 microns (if that means anything to you).  It’s also a great value – you get 25 grams for only $3.97 (most other brands of roving offer less than 10g for the same price). 

  • 100% wool roving
  • 25g (1oz)
  • Made in the Netherlands

Special Store Hours: July 28th to August 12

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We have some special store hours coming up, and we will be close don both Sundays and Mondays from July 28th to August 12 while I take a little vacation. Erica will be holding down the fort with her usual grace and kindness from Tuesday to Saturday, and Sit & Knit will continue uninterrupted every Saturday from 1 to 4 pm. Thanks for your understanding!

French Market Bag (crochet)

Here’s a great one for the people who aren’t afraid of the hook – a gorgeous french market bag crocheted with cotton! I’ s a substantial bag that will hold a lot of whatever you’re carrying.

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SUMMER STORE HOURS Start May 31st

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Summer Store Hours

The weather is FINALLY gorgeous, so it’s time to shift to our summer store hours … starting MAY 31st we will be closed on Sundays:

May 31 to Sept 9, 2024:

Monday to Saturday: 12 pm to 6pm

Pyramid

Since summer weather is starting, here’s a summer tee for your summer knitting & wearing – Pyramid! Pyramid is a seamless tee worked from the top down; and you can easily adjust the length of both the sleeves and the body. It comes with a finished bust size from 86.5 cm / 34 inches to 158.5 cm / 62.5 inches, and is designed to be worn with 10-12 cm / 4-4.75 inches positive ease.

NOTE: the tension of this pattern is a bit loose, so you might want to wear it with a cami under it. If you want to go down needles size and knit it at the yarns normal tension I suggest making a size larger in the pattern.

See Finished Projects

Size

  • Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8}
  • Finished chest circumference: 86.5 (97, 107, 117.5) {127.5, 138, 148.5, 158.5} cm / 34 (38, 42.25, 46.25) {50.25, 54.25, 58.5, 62.5} inches
  • This garment is intended to be worn with about 10-12 cm / 4-4.75inches positive ease.
  • Shown in size 1, modeled with 10 cm / 4 inches of positive ease.

Materials

STORE HOURS Victoria Day Weekend

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Victoria Day Weekend Store Hours

Friday May 17: 12 to 6 pm

Saturday May 18: 12 to 6pm

Sunday May 19: 12 to 6 pm

Monday May 20: CLOSED

Victorian Knitting Manuals

Normally I post a little pattern for you, but I feel like a national celebration of the birthday of a long-dead Monarch (Queen Victoria) deserves something a little more …. today I share the digitized collection of Victorian Knitting Manuals, gratis the Univerity of Southampton’s Knitting Reference Library & JStor (I also found a large collection of vintage patterns from Sirdar, but that’s a story from another era).

I like the Silkworm Series: Myra’s Knitting Lessons no.1, it has lots of stitch patterns you can swatch & experiment with. You can also find free old-timey (and more recent) knitting books on the Internet Archive. The Art of Knitting from 1892 (brought to you by the Smithsonian), has a bunch of patterns worth exploring.

For my beloved Crocheters, there’s lots of Crochet Resources in the Internet Archive for you too (both old-timey and more recent)!

It just goes to show, you can take the girl out of the library and put her in a store full of yarn, but apparently, you can’t take the library out of the girl!

EASTER STORE HOURS & Emotional Support Chickens

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Easter Store Hours

Friday, March 29: CLOSED

Saturday, March 30: 12 pm to 6 pm

Sunday, March 31: CLOSED

Monday, April 1: 12 pm to 6 pm

Emotional Support Chicken (Knit)

This easter you can add an Emotional Support Chicken to your family … or a whole clutch! Use Berroco Vintage or Drops Air for a slightly fuzzier, cuddlier chicken. I’ve suggested a slightly smaller needle size for this project because stuffies always benefit from being knit at a slightly tighter tension.

Yarn Options

  • Berroco Vintage: 1 skein of MC, 1 ball of CC, and 9m each for wattle, crown and beak.
  • Drops Air: 2 balls of MC, 1 ball of CC, and 9m each for wattle, crown and beak.

Materials


Emotional Support Chicken (Crochet)

Yarn Options

  • Berroco Vintage: 1 to 2 skeins of MC, 1 ball of CC, and 10m each for wattle, crown and beak.
  • Drops Air: 2 balls of MC, 1 ball of CC, and 10m each for wattle, crown and beak.

Materials

HOURS & PROJECTS Canadian Thanksgiving

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Pumpkin Beanie … by Knit-O-Matic!

Store Hours For Canadian Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving comes a bit earlier north of the 44th parallel in Canada, it has something to do with our harvest being earlier, therefore we we dine earlier. We are open regular store hours (12 to 6 pm) on Saturday & Sunday, and closed on Monday. Have a great weekend, wherever you are!

Saturday October 7: 12 to 6 pm

Sunday October 8: 12 to 6 pm

Monday October 9: CLOSED

Some Cieslak for the Weekend

Never wanting to leave you without some inspiration, here are a couple of pullovers by designer Jacqueline Cieslak. I love that Jacqueline’s designs are size inclusive, but I love even more that her designs LOOK GREAT on different sized women. Her casual little tops are always just right for people, no matter what shape they may be. Wear them over a dress or a loose shirt, it’s all beautiful! Plus, they aren’t immense projects, so they won’t break the bank, and you’ll actually wear it (an important factor to my mind). they’re pretty, and I think its good to make yourself feel beautiful on the outside, because you are beautiful on the inside.

Bay Pullover

The Bay Pullover is your dream all-weather sweatshirt, whether you’re getting cozy at home or being tousled by a crisp ocean breeze. This relaxed fit pullover features dolman sleeves, uninterrupted stockinette on the front and back panels, and decorative 3-needle bind offs, making for a simple, seamless knit with a clean, modern look. The pattern includes 9 sizes, 6 original video tutorials, technical illustrations for understanding the unique construction, and detailed guidance for choosing your size and adjusting the sleeves.

Size

Because of the dolman sleeves and relaxed fit, BAY works with an extremely wide range of positive ease (anything from 6-20”/15-50cm). If you prefer more drape or a more oversized fit, feel free to size up! In the photos, Jacqui is wearing a size 7 (62”/155cm). Her bust circumference is 54”/135cm, her waist circumference is 49”/122.5cm, and her bicep circumference is 20”/50cm.

  • Finished Bust Circumference: In inches: (38, 42, 46) [50, 54, 58] {62, 66, 70} inches or (95, 105, 115) [125, 135, 145] {155, 165, 175} cm
  • To choose your size, measure the circumference of your torso around the fullest part of your bust/chest and add at least 6”/15cm.
  • To see how BAY looks across the size range with varying amounts of ease, check out the test knitting round up here!

Yarn Options

Because the recommended yarn is a silk/linen blend, both of which are fibres that stretch and have a lot of drape, I recommend using something that also has some stretch. Superwash yarns, blends with cotton, linen, wool, silk, or alpaca tend to be good at this.

All the Other Materials

Bay Slipover

The Bay Slipover is your dream all-weather slipover, whether you’re getting cozy at home or being tousled by a crisp ocean breeze. This relaxed fit top features dolman sleeves, uninterrupted stockinette on the front and back panels, and decorative 3-needle bind offs, making for a simple, seamless knit with a clean, modern look. The pattern includes 9 sizes, 6 original video tutorials, technical illustrations for understanding the unique construction, and detailed guidance for choosing your size and adjusting the sleeves.

Size

Because of the dolman sleeves and relaxed fit, BAY works with an extremely wide range of positive ease (anything from 6-20”/15-50cm). If you prefer more drape or a more oversized fit, feel free to size up! In the photos, Jacqui is wearing a size 7 (62”/155cm). Her bust circumference is 54”/135cm, her waist circumference is 49”/122.5cm, and her bicep circumference is 20”/50cm.

  • Finished Bust Circumference: In inches: (38, 42, 46) [50, 54, 58] {62, 66, 70} inches or (95, 105, 115) [125, 135, 145] {155, 165, 175} cm
  • To choose your size, measure the circumference of your torso around the fullest part of your bust/chest and add at least 6”/15cm.
  • To see how BAY looks across the size range with varying amounts of ease, check out the test knitting round up here!

Yarn Options

Because the recommended yarn is a silk/linen blend, both of which are fibres that stretch and have a lot of drape, I recommend using something that also has some stretch. Superwash yarns, blends with cotton, linen, wool, silk, or alpaca tend to be good at this.

All the Other Materials

FALL/WINTER STORE HOURS

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Return to Fall/Winter Store Hours

We’ve officially moved back to our regular fall/winter store hours, so we’re open 7 days a week again, Monday to Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm.

Sit ‘n Knit is every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm – it’s free and everyone is welcome!

Masks are NOT currently required in the store, but if you feel more comfortable wearing one please feel free to bring your own.

LONG WEEKEND STORE HOURS

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This upcoming weekend we will be closed on Sunday, but OPEN on Saturday and Monday, so come on over, partake of the SUMMER SALE and say Hi!

Saturday Aug 5: 12 pm to 6 pm

Sunday Aug 6: CLOSED

Monday Aug 7: 12 pm to 6pm

SEE ALL SALE PRODUCTS

Our SUMMER SALE starts Thursday July 27th! Select products (including some clearance items!) are 20% OFF until September 5, 11:59pm. The discount is online and in-store, and it will be automatically be added at check-out, so you don’t have to jump through any extra hoops or remember to put in a discount code (this discount can not be combined with any other offers or discounts – you don’t be able to use another discount code when you check-out).

Berroco Vivo: SALE 15.98 (Reg $19.97)

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).


PATTERNS THAT USE THIS YARN

  • 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)
  • Made in Italy
  • See our Blog Posts (with project ideas & more) 

Berroco Vivo is great for both Crochet and Knit projects:

Berroco Remix Light: SALE $13.18 (Reg $16.47)

Berroco Remix Light is a multi-seasonal yarn that’s so comfortable you’ll find the garments made with it become some of your favourites (you know, the one you wear over and over and over again, until you get tired of the colour so you make another in a new colour … etc). It’s super soft, light, breathable, machine washable, and it’s made in France from an eco-friendly blend of 100% recycled fibres.It’s great for people who are allergic to wool, and light enough for perfect for people whose bodies run warm and wearing a knit is more about dressing and less about warmth. It’s popularity also stems from it’s INCREDIBLE yardage – it’s a DK weight yarn that comes in a 100g/400m skein (for those of you who don’t live in a yarn store, that’s like a bonus 150m to 200m). Remix Light is great for sweaters, tanks, tees, blankets, socks, scarves, shawls, bags, etc. It’s great for everyone: babies, kids, adults. It also works beautifully for colourwork, especially stranded/fair isle. SEE OUR FAVROURITE PROJECTS WITH BERROCO REMIX LIGHT

  • 10% silk, 9% linen, 27% cotton, 30% nylon, 24% acrylic
  • 100g/400m (432 yds)
  • 3.75mm/US5 needles
  • Knitting gauge: 22 sts & 32 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Crochet gauge: 20 sc x 22 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
  • Read more about how Berroco Remix and Remix Light are made HERE. 

Patterns & Projects

Trendy Patterns

Berroco Summer Sesame: SALE $17.58 (Reg. $21.97)

Bright, happy shades of colors ebb and flow to make this worsted weight yarn a perfect summer choice. This cotton blend yarn is light to the touch, easy to work with, self-striping, and is machine washable. Summer Sesame is great sow tops & tees, tanks, sweaters, scarves, wraps, shawls, blankets, even socks!
Berroco Summer Sesame Kits & Projects

  • 47% Cotton, 44% Acrylic, 9 % Nylon
  • 100g/270m (295 yds)
  • Knitting Needle Size 4mm/US6 to 4.5mm/US7
  • Crochet Hook Size 4.5mm/7 US
  • Knitting Gauge: 20-21 sts & 28-30 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Crochet Gauge: 19 sc & 22 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Made in Italy
  • Machine wash separately in cold water on a delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.

 Patterns

Berroco Modern Cotton: SALE $11.18 (Reg. $13.97)

Berroco Modern Cotton is a super soft and lustrous yarn perfect for knitting year-round. Made from a blend of Pima Cotton and Modal Rayon (viscose, a plant-based cellulosic fibre), Modern Cotton is machine washable, sustainable, and more resilient than pure cotton yarns (it has a slight sheen and it won’t pill and get fuzzy like many cottons). The smooth texture will also make your lace, cables, or any other texture POP!  Modern Cotton is perfect for both crochet and knitting and is great for sweaters, tanks, tees and other tops, hats (especially chemo hats), shawls & wraps, blankets & afghans, and slippers. Berroco Modern Cotton is also available in a DK Weight

SEE PROJECT IDEAS

  • 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon (viscose)100g/191m (209 yds)
  • Worsted weight
  • 4.5mm/US7 knitting needles
  • 5mm/H crochet hook
  • Knitting gauge: 20 sts & 26 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Crochet gauge: 16 sc & 19 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Made in Peru
  • See Our Blog Posts (with Project Ideas)
  • Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Berroco Modern Cotton DK: SALE $11.18 (Reg. $13.97)

Berroco Modern Cotton DK is a super soft and lustrous yarn perfect for knitting year-round. Made from a blend of Pima Cotton and Modal Rayon (viscose, a plant-based cellulosic fibre), Modern Cotton is machine washable, sustainable, and more resilient than pure cotton yarns (it has a slight sheen and it won’t pill and get fuzzy like many cottons). The smooth texture will also make your lace, cables, or any other texture POP!  Modern Cotton is perfect for both crochet and knitting and is great for sweaters, tanks, tees and other tops, hats (especially chemo hats), shawls & wraps, blankets & afghans, slippers, and Knitted Knockers. Berroco Modern Cotton is also available in a Worsted Weight

  • 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon (Viscose)
  • 100g/306m (335 yds)
  • DK Weight
  • 3.75mm/US5 knitting needles
  • 3.25mm/D crochet hook
  • Knitting Gauge: 23 sts & 32 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Crochet Gauge: 22 sc & 36 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
  • Made in Peru

Cascade Cotton Puff: SALE 15.98 (Reg $19.97)

Designed for knitting blankets, throws & rugs, Cascade Cotton Puff is a jumbo yarn crafted from soft cotton & nylon.  Ideal for home goods like blankets, pillows and baskets, this yarn is machine washable & dryable.  Cascade Cotton Puff wears well & does not pill as it is a knit fabric tube with a light fiber core to create structure. 

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Schoppel Zauberball Cotton: SALE 20.78 (Reg $25.97)

Schoppel ZauberballCotton is a wonderfully soft, 100% cotton, self-striping sock yarn with a long colourway/gradient. It’s completely machine washable and perfect for socks, hats, tops, shawls & wraps, blankets – you name it!

SEE PATTERNS & PROJECTS 

Rico Creative So Cool So Soft: CLEARANCE + SALE $7.68 (Reg. $11.97)

Rico Creative So Cool So Soft is a 100% cotton bulky-weight cotton yarn is made up of a thick and a thin ply, which knits up to give your patterns a unique texture. It’s Ideal for knitting oversize sweaters, cozy blankets, and crocheting baskets. 

  • 100% Cotton
  • 100g/100m (109yds)
  • 7mm/US10.75 needles
  • 13 sts & 17 rows = 4″(10cm)
  • Hand wash, lay flat to dry

Project Suggestions

Berroco Pima Soft: CLEARANCE + SALE $6.40 (Reg. $9.97)

Berroco Pima Soft is deliciously soft two-ply cotton yarn, perfect for anything from beautiful sweaters and accessories to heirloom knits for baby, kids or home. It’s slightly textured, giving your knits some dimension, and is great for colourwork (it;s also more forgiving, especially when seaming and weaving in ends). It has a little bit of natural sheen without being shiny. It’s lovely to work with, and comes in 50g pull-skeins that are easy to work from and make it affordable to use an array of colours. 

  • 100% Pima Cotton
  • 50g/113m (12yds)
  • 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

Knitters Pride Row Counter Rings: SALE $42.38 (Reg. $52.97)

Keep track of your crochet and knitting work with our hypoallergenic stainless steel ring row-counter in a rainbow-colored metallic finish or black. 

  • Made with hypoallergenic stainless steel.
  • Available in either rainbow-coloured metallic finish or black.
  • Row counters rings are intended to be worn on your index finger or thumb. 
  • Rings come packed in a gift box with a clear window.
  • Available in standard ring sizes 7 (17.3mm diameter) to 12 (21.4mm diameter). 

NOTE

  • the rainbow-coloured rings seem to photograph a bit on the blue/purple side in the company product-shots, but they are multi-coloured (see picture on grey background)
  • some reviews recommend buying a size larger than you would normally wear (for a wedding band or engagement ring)