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Just Landed – Berroco Lucca, Cashmere and Cotton

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Hear that soft sigh going up at the shop? It’s the delighted sounds of cashmere lovers – a new luxury yarn has landed in space! Berroco Lucca is a soft and buttery cotton and cashmere yarn. Beautiful stitch definition and soft drape makes this a perfectly squishy yarn. We have 9 rich shades to choose from! We also carry the pattern booklet, which has six garment and accessory patterns designed especially for this dreamy cashmere blend. Lucca is made in Italy.

Yarn Details:

  • Worsted weight
  • 50% Cashmere, 50% Cotton
  • 156 yards / 50 grams
  • Knitting gauge: 20 sts = 4 inches on US 7 (4.5mm)
  • Crochet gauge: 17 sc & 19 rows = 4″ on size 7 / 4.5mm hook
  • Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.

Pattern Inspiration

Kasiani 

You can see this in person at the shop! A modern and eye-catching cowl worked in a mosaic colorwork motif. The cowl is worked flat in rows and sewn together. Pattern is also available in the Berroco Lucca pattern booklet.

Finished Measurements:
Approximately 44” around x 12” high

Materials:

  • Berroco Lucca: 2 balls MC, 1 ball CC1, 1 ball CC2
  • US 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles

 

Neri

Neri is a soft and understated v-neck cardigan with a beautiful eyelet rib back. Pretty, feminine and cozy – it checks all the boxes. Pattern is also available in the Berroco Lucca pattern booklet.

Finished Measurements:
Bust: (37, 41, 45) [49, 53, 57] {61, 65, 69}”
Length: (20, 20, 20½) [21, 21½, 22] {22½, 23, 23½}”
Shown in size 41″ Recommended ease: 5–10″ positive ease
Materials:
  • Berroco Lucca: 6, 7, 8) [8, 9, 10] {11, 12, 12} balls
  • US 5 and US 6 knitting needles
  • US 5 32″ circular needle for neckband
  • 1 stitch holder
  • 4 removable stitch markers

 

Delphine

Yes, it’s a dickie! And yes, you’ll want to wear it all the time! Made with simple 2×2 ribbing the back and front are made separately. You know you’ll make more than one. Pattern is also available in the Berroco Lucca pattern booklet.

Finished Measurements
16″ x 10″, not including collar
Materials:
  • US 6, 16″ circular needle
  • 2 stitch markers
  • 1 stitch holder

Aneta – Crochet, Free!

The Aneta shawl is made with simple crochet stitches to create a pretty and simple triangular shawl.

Finished Measurments:
Approximately 47″  x 23″ down center.
Materials:
  • Berroco Lucca: 3 balls
  • Crochet hook, size 7 / 4.5mm

Adara 

Adara is your next favorite pullover with all over garter stitch and side and arm eyelet lace panels. This raglan style pullover is a perfect closet staple. Pattern is also available in the Berroco Lucca pattern booklet.

Finished Measurements:
Bust: (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56] {60, 64, 68}”
Length: (23, 23½, 23½) [24, 24, 24½] {25, 25½, 26}”
Shown in size 40″ Recommended ease: 2–4″
Materials:
  • Berroco Lucca: (7, 8, 9) [9, 10, 11] {12, 13, 14} balls
  • US 6 and US 7 knitting needles
  • US 6 16″ circular needle
  • 4 stitch markers
  • waste yarn to hold stitches