fbpx

fibre space

a yarn universe

Introducing Merino Baby & Maximo by Pascuali

by

We’re so excited to welcome Pascuali yarns to our shelves! Pascuali’s mission is to produce top-quality rare natural yarns, while supporting smaller farms in the process. This German yarn label was founded in 2008 in Cologne and specializes in producing yarns from natural wool. Pascuali strives to be environmentally friendly and to respect the hard hand work and exertion involved at each stage of the manufacturing process. Pascuali wool is mulesing-free and GOTS-certified. This means that the animals are kept according to ecological standards. Through promoting sustainable farming, woolgrowers are able to protect and regenerate the land, and care for the health and wellbeing of their sheep. The merino sheep that provide the wool graze freely, delivering a new fleece harvest twice a year. We’re delighted to carry two beautiful yarns this fall, Merino Baby and Maximo!

About the merino:

Merino Baby and Maximo are made of 100%  merino wool originating in Argentina. The wool is spun and dyed in Italy in a mill which uses traditional machinery and craftmanship and which is also GOTS certified. Furthermore, no toxic bleaches, dyes or other chemicals are used in the manufacturing process. The superfine merino fibers offer a supple and soft base, while the crisp spin of the strand provides exemplary stitch definition.

Washable, not superwash?

While neither Maximo or Merino Baby are treated with chemicals to make them “superwash” – they are washable! Pascuali utilizes a biotechnological wool treatment (of enzymes) to modify the scales of the wool. When needed, Merino Baby and Maximo can be put in the washing machine using a wool cycle and cold water (drying flat). This treatment is more environmentally friendly than traditional superwash chemical treatments.

Merino Baby:

  • Light Worsted Weight
  • 100% Mulesing Free GOTS-Certified merino
  • 50 g /~ 220 m | ~ 240 yds
  • Needle size: 3 – 3.5 mm | 3- 4 US
  • Gauge: 30 stitches, 35 rows to 4″ (10 cm)
  • Hand wash cold or machine wash delicate on cold, lay flat to dry
  • $13

Maximo:

  • Bulky Weight
  • 100% Mulesing Free GOTS-Certified merino
  • 100 g /~ 80 m | ~ 87 yds
  • Needle size: 9.0 mm | 13 US
  • Gauge: 10 stitches, 13 rows to 4″ (10 cm)
  • Hand wash cold or machine wash delicate on cold, lay flat to dry
  • $25

Yarnista pattern picks:

While Merino Baby has been around for a bit, Maximo is so new that there is only one design out for it! We’ve put together a little collection of the designs that we love most for both yarns below.

Merino Baby Pattern picks:

Yoga Socks Masol

These yoga socks make an amazing gift! And without toes or heels, they work up quickly.

Sizing: The socks fits sizes EU 37 to 41 (UK 4 to 7.5) (US 6.5 to 10)

Yarn: 1 ball of Merino Baby

Slipover Lamita

Sizing: XS (S; M; L; XL; XXL) = 29 (32; 35; 39; 42; 47; 52) “ (measured at the body). The slipover has a relaxed fit and should be worn with a positive ease of 2.4” (6 cm).

Yarn:

  • 3 (4; 5; 5; 6; 6) Pascuali Merino Baby
  • Same yardage in a Mohair Silk (we recommend Knitting for Olive Silk Mohair)

Numo Pullover

Sizing: Sizes correspond to the following bust circumference: S (M; L; XL; XXL; XXXL) = 35 (39; 42; 45; 48; 51 )”  bust circumference (measured at the body). The pullover has a relaxed fit and should be worn with positive ease. Example: If you have a bust measurement of 39” (98 cm), then knit the pullover in size M and it will fit loosely with a positive ease of 4” (10 cm).

Yarn: 10 (11; 12; 12; 13; 14) Pascuali Merino Baby

Maximo pattern picks:

Azel Pullover

This adorable kid vest has been on my list for years, and this yarn is just perfect for it!

Sizing: 2, 3/4, 5/7, 8/10, 11/13, 14/16, S/M, L/XL sizes

Yarn: 300, 315, 375, 470, 590, 680, 770, 860 yards

Bubuna Cardigan

Sizing:

The sizes correspond to the bust circumference as follows: S/M (L/XL; XXL/XXXL) = 33 – 36 (38 – 43; 46 – 53)” measured at the body. The cardigan is oversized to be worn with a generous positive ease.

Yarn: 11 (12; 13) Pascuali Maximo

Perles de Plume

Knit this lace cowl in Maximo – it’s the perfect quick knit to spruce up your fall accessories! The cowl is knit bandana style, allowing you wear it draped like a shawl, offering that perfect coverage for crisp fall days.

Sizing: One Size

Yarn: 220 yards

Liquorice Vest

Vests are in this Fall, and this one will knit up quickly in Maximo!

Sizing: Full Bust:  32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 65) inches/ 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) cm.

Yarn: 405 (472, 540, 580, 634, 715, 769, 850, 904) yards / 372 (434, 496, 533, 582, 657, 706, 781, 830) m