Just Landed: Berroco Arno

Just Landed: Berroco Arno

Just landed for fall! Berroco Arno is ideal for timeless wardrobe staple pieces. Cotton and Merino wool combine for the ultimate in softness and stitch definition. This lightweight yarn has a tube construction, which stitch up into a light and airy fabric. Available in a sophisticated color palette, with new marled colors that bring a depth of color to the finished fabric. This incredibly soft DK weight yarn is perfect for garments that transition between seasons.

Yarn Details:

  • 57% Cotton / 43% Merino
  • DK weight
  • 159 yards / 50 g
  • Made in Italy
  • 20-22 sts & 28-32 rows = 4″ on US5-US7 knitting needle
  • 18 sc & 22 rows = 4″ on USG (4 mm) crochet hook
  • Hand wash. Lay flat to dry.
  • $12

We also have the Berroco Arno #408 pattern book in stock, which has 7 patterns for garments and accessories to inspire your stitching! Available in store. $15.54

Our Pattern Picks:

Ruston

This cozy cardigan features a simple lace motif on the front, and a diamond lace panel on the back! This is a free pattern download!

Finished Measurements:
Bust (closed): (36, 40, 44, 48) [52, 56, 60, 64]” including front bands
Length: (25¾, 26¼, 26¾, 26¾) [27¼, 27¼, 27¾, 28¼]
Shown in size 40″. Recommended ease: 2–4″ positive ease.
Materials:
  • Berroco Arno (8, 9, 10, 11) [12, 13, 14, 15] balls
  • 32˝ circular needles, sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • Knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm)
  • 1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm)
  • 16″ circular needle, size 7 (4.50 mm)
  • 4 stitch markers
  • Waste yarn or stich holders

 

Novi

Novi is the kind of sweater you’ll want to wear while curled up on your couch with a big bowl of popcorn. Cozy and relaxed, this pullover is worked from the bottom up with a seamless construction.

Finished Measurements:
Bust:  (39¼, 43½, 48) [51, 55¼, 59¾] {64, 67, 71¼}” / (99.5, 110.5, 122) [129.5, 140.5, 152] {162.5, 170, 181} cm
Length (23¼, 24½, 25½) [26½, 27½, 29] {30, 30¾, 32)” / (59, 62.5, 65) [67.5, 70, 73] {75.5, 78, 81.5}cm (not including collar)
Shown in size 43½” / 110.5 cm.  Recommended ease:  6-8″ / 15–20.5 cm of positive ease.
Materials:
  •  Berroco Arno: (8, 9, 10) [11, 12, 14] {15, 17, 19} balls
  • 32″ / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and  6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge
  • 16″ / 40 cm length circular needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm
  • 1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm
  • 2 stitch markers
  • 1 stitch  holder
  • Small amount of waste yarn to hold stitches

 

Westland

A classic yoked sweater with a circular motif reminiscent of snowflakes.

Finished Measurements:
Bust: (35, 40¼, 44¼) 45¾, 50¼, 56¼ {59½, 61¾, 64}“ / (89, 102, 112.5) 116, 127.5, 143 {151, 157, 162.5} cm
Length: (21, 21½, 22) 22, 22½, 23 {23½, 24, 24}” / (53.5, 54.5, 56) 56, 57, 58.5 {59.5, 61, 61} cm (down center back)
Shown in size 40¼“ / 102 cm. Recommended ease: 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease

Materials:

  •  (7, 8, 9) [9, 10, 12] [13, 13, 13} balls (MC) and (2, 2, 3) [3, 3, 3] {3, 4, 4) balls (CC)
  • 16″ / 40 cm and 32″ / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge
  • 1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm
  • 1 stitch marker
  • Waste yarn to hold sleeve stitches

 

Creek 

Creek is a textured pullover with a simple silhouette to flatter every frame. It is worked from the bottom up in the round to the armholes, then worked flat. Sleeves are picked up and worked down from the shoulders to make this a nearly seamless knit. This pattern is available for free!

Finished Measurements:
Bust: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68)”
Length: 22 (22, 22½, 23, 23½, 24, 24½, 25)”
Shown in size 44″. Recommended ease: 4-6″ of positive ease.
Materials:
  • Berroco Arno: 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18) balls
  • 29″ length circular needles, sizes 4 (3.50 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • 16″ length circular needle, size 4 (3.50 mm)
  • 1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 4 (3.50 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm)
  • 1 stitch marker
  • 1 stitch holder
  • Waste yarn to hold stitches

 

Weir

This classic V-neck sweater is knit from the bottom up in pieces with a hi-lo hem and bracelet-length sleeves. This pattern is available for free!

Finished Measurements:
Bust – 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)”
Length – 22 (22, 22½, 23, 23½, 24, 24½)” for front (back is 3″ longer)
Shown in size 40″. Suggested ease: 2–4″ positive ease.
Materials:
  • Berroco Arno: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls
  • Knitting needles, sizes 4 (3.50 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • 16″ circular needle, size 4 (3.50 mm)
  • 1 stitch holder
  • 1 safety pin for holder
  • 1 removable stitch marker
  • 1 regular stitch marker

 

Teresita by Amy Christoffers

Teresita is a sophisticated, cropped poncho knitting pattern, knit from the neck down. An attached neckband is worked to add a little detail to the front of the poncho. Available in the Berroco Arno #408 pattern booklet!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: Approximately 55 (58¾, 62¾)“ around lower edge (not including front bands)
Length: 19 (19½, 20)” (not including collar)
Shown in size 55”.

 

Beatriz

This brioche shawl knitting pattern is simply stunning. Knitting begins at the bottom point and builds row-by-row to form a small, cozy wrap; instructions are included for increasing the size if desired. Pattern includes both written and charted instructions. Available in the Berroco Arno #408 Pattern Book.

Finished Measurements:

Approximately 50″ across top x 18″ down center

Materials:

  • Berroco Arno: 3 balls
  • Knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • Tapestry needle

Check out more patterns from the Berroco Arno #408 Pattern Booklet:

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