Just landed – Berroco Zinnia. As we were looking for spring yarns to add to our line up, we were delighted to find a cotton yarn with a little extra “wow.” This fun cotton yarn will inspire you to create lightweight spring garments and accessories with tons of texture. This two tone-strand of yarn with flecks of color woven throughout the yarn gives this knitted fabric a lovely tweed look. Featuring a soft color palette, this DK weight yarn is perfect for all your spring and summer pieces. Plus, it is machine washable!
Yarn Details:
- DK weight
- 93% Cotton / 7% Nylon
- 125 yards/114 meters
- 1.75 oz / 50 grams
- Knitting Gauge: 5-5.25 sts = 1″, 20-21 sts & 26-30 rows = 4″ (10cm), 7-8 (US) / 4.5-5 mm needle
- Crochet Gauge: 4.5 sc = 1″, 18 sc & 22 rows = 4″ (10cm), 7 (US) / 4.5 mm hook
- Machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
- $12
Free patterns!
These two free patterns are available on Berroco’s website!
Tay
Have fun mixing stripes and textures in this simple and polished pullover. The sweater is made in pieces and seamed for a classic fit.
Finished measurements:
Bust: (35¼, 38½, 41½) [44¾, 48, 51¼] {54½, 57½, 62½}” / (89.5, 98, 105.5) [113.5, 122, 130] {138.5, 146, 159} cm
Length: (22¾, 23, 23¼) [23½, 24, 24¼] {24½, 24¾, 25}” / (58, 58.5, 59) [59.5, 61, 61.5] {62, 63, 63.5} cm down center back
Shown in size 38½” / 98 cm. Suggested ease: 2–4″ / 5–10 cm positive ease.
Materials:
- Berroco Zinnia: (5, 6, 6) [6, 7, 7] {8, 8, 9} balls each
- 32″ / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 6 / 4 mm mm and 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge
- 16″ / 40.5 cm circular needle, size 5 / 4 mm
- 1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 6 / 4 mm and 8 / 5 mm
- 2 stitch markers (2 different colors)
- Waste yarn to hold stitches
- Tapestry needle
Cornish
Cornish is a simple stockinette cardigan with a slight crop and wide shawl collar. Throw it over a dress or a casual summer outfit and hit the sunset cruise.
- Berroco Zinnia: (7, 8, 9) [10, 11, 13, 14] {15, 16, 18} balls
- Knitting needles, size 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge
- 32″ circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm
Spring 2022 Patterns:
Berroco has just released four new designs for Zinnia! These classic tees, pullovers and cardigans are everyday wear ready.
Vermeil
Vermeil is a modern tee featuring a triangle motif on the yoke. Tee is worked from the top down to ensure a perfect fit. Yoke pattern is charted.
- Berroco Zinnia: (7, 7, 8) [8, 9, 10] {10. 11, 11} balls
- 16″ / 40 cm and 32″ / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 3 / 3.25 mm and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge
- 1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 3 / 3.25 mm and 6 / 4 mm
Pave
Pavé is a drop sleeved tee featuring bands of textured brick stitch. Sweater is worked in pieces and seamed.
- Berroco Zinnia: (4, 4, 5, 6) [6, 7, 7, 8] balls #7131(MC) and (2, 2, 3, 3) [3, 3, 4, 4] balls (CC)
- Knitting needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
- 16″ / 40 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm for collar
Alloy
Alloy is a perfect summer pullover featuring long sleeves, crew neck and a subtle broken stripe pattern along the body. Pullover is worked from the bottom up in pieces and seamed.
- Berroco Zinnia: (9, 9, 10, 11) [12, 13, 13] {14, 15, 16, 17} balls (MC) and 1 ball (CC)
- Knitting needles, sizes 6 / 4 mm and 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge
- 16″ / 40 cm circular needle, size 6 / 4 mm
Saphiret
Saphiret is a classic style cardigan featuring bold stripes, straight fit and set in sleeves. Worked in pieces and seamed.
- Berroco Zinnia: (5, 6, 6, 6) [7, 7, 8] {8, 9, 10, 10} balls (MC), and (3, 3, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4] {4, 4, 5, 5} balls each (CC1), and (CC2)
- Knitting needles, sizes 6 / 4 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
- Seven 1″ / 2.5 mm buttons
Plus a Pattern Booklet!
We also carry the Berroco Zinnia pattern booklet! Featuring five knit and one crochet pattern, these tops are classic summer wardrobe staples. $12. Find all the pattern details or purchase individual patterns on Berroco’s website.
