We are delighted to have the sample garments from the entire Miss Babs Fall 2022 pattern collection! Stop by before the Pop Up shop to see them in person and plan your shopping for next weekend. Here are the designs and their yarn requirements:
Caraíva
Yarn
Miss Babs Yowza
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 560 yd/8 oz (512 m/225 g) skeins
3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins, shown in Matar
Or approximately 1370 (1500, 1630, 1680, 1890) (2020, 2150, 2240, 2410) yards/1253 (1372, 1491, 1537, 1729) (1848, 1966, 2049, 2204) meters of DK weight yarn.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) to fit chest sizes 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)”/75 (85, 95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145, 155) cm
Finished Measurements
Chest: 42¾ (47¼, 50¼, 53½, 58) (61, 67¼, 71¾, 74¾)”/107 (118, 125.5, 134, 145) (152.5, 168, 179.5, 187) cm
Recommended ease: 9-14”/22.5-35 cm. To achieve this fit, choose a size with a chest measurement that is 9-14”/22.5-35 cm larger than your own.
Shown in Size 3 with 12¾”/32 cm positive ease.
Compass Rose Cowl
Yarn
Miss Babs Killington
85% Polwarth Wool, 15% Tussah Silk; 350 yd/4.2 oz (320 m/120 g) skeins
1 skein each in two colors, shown in Old Gold (Color 1) and Lilacs (Color 2)
Or approximately 325 yards/297 meters of DK weight yarn in each of two colors.
Dream in Texture
Yarn
Miss Babs Killington
85% Polwarth Wool, 15% Tussah Silk; 350 yd/4.2 oz (320 m/120 g) skeins
2 skeins, shown in Blustery Day
Or approximately 655 yards/599 meters of DK weight yarn.
Drifting Diamonds
Yarn
Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 400 yd/3.9 oz (365m/110g) skeins
2 skeins in main color, shown in Plover
Or approximately 780 yards/714 meters of fingering weight yarn in main color.
Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Gradient Set
100% Superwash Merino Wool; six 133 yd/1.3 oz (121m/38g) mini skeins
One 6 mini skein gradient set in contrasting colors 1-6, shown in Fall Leaves
Or approximately 80 yards/74 meters of fingering weight yarn for each of six contrasting colors.
For a two-color version, substitute the gradient set with approximately 390 yards/357 meters of fingering weight yarn in a single contrasting color.
Ittige
Yarn
Miss Babs Estrellita
92% Superwash Merino Wool, 8% Lurex; 400 yd/4 oz (365 m/115 g) skeins
1 skein in main color, shown in Coming Home
and
Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 400 yd/3.9 oz (365 m/110 g) skeins
1 skein in contrasting color, shown in Cordovan
Or approximately 370 yds/339 meters of fingering weight yarn in main color and 380 yards/248 meters of fingering weight yarn in contrasting color.
Morris Mindset
Yarn
Miss Babs Avon
85% Merino Wool, 15% Silk; 490 yd/3.9 oz (448 m/100 g) skeins
1 skein in main color, shown in Oak Moss
1 skein in contrasting color, shown in Dark Pegasus
Or approximately 280 yards/256 meters of light fingering weight yarn in main color and 270 yards/247 meters in contrasting color.
Mosaics and Medallions
Yarn
Miss Babs Caroline
70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 400 yd/3.2 oz (365 m/90 g) skeins
1 skein each in three colors, shown in Frozen (Color 1), Denim (Color 2), and Aquarius (Color 3)
Or approximately 370 yards/333 meters of fingering weight yarn in Color 1, 370 yards/333 meters in Color 2, and 340 yards/306 meters in Color 3.
Sequence Fade
Yarn
Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Toes
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 133 yd/1.3 oz (121 m/38 g) skeins
One 12 toe mini skein set shown in Serene
Or approximately 133 yards/121 meters of fingering weight yarn in each of twelve colors.
Sparkler
Yarn
Miss Babs Avon
85% Merino Wool, 15% Silk; 490 yd/3.5 oz (448 m/100 g) skeins
2 skeins in main color, shown in Plover and 1 skein in contrasting color, shown in Wolfsbane
Or approximately 630 yards/576 meters of fingering weight yarn in main color and 310 yards/284 meters in contrasting color.
The mosaic pattern is clearest when there is plenty of contrast between the two colors.
Stjerne
Yarn
Miss Babs Yowza
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 560 yd/8 oz (512 m/227 g) skeins
2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in main color, shown in Kobold
and
Miss Babs Yowza Mini
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 200 yd/2.8 oz (182 m/80 g) skeins
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein in each of four contrasting colors, shown in CC1: Obsidian, CC2: Coastal Fog, CC3: Cordovan, and CC4: Tender
Or approximately 820 (910, 1010, 1100, 1250) (1310, 1410, 1540, 1630) yards/750 (833, 924, 1006, 1143) (1198, 1290, 1409, 1491) meters of DK weight yarn in main color
and
60 (60, 70, 70, 80) (90, 90, 100, 110) yards/55 (55, 65, 65, 74) (83, 83, 92, 101) meters of DK weight yarn in CC1
90 (100, 110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160, 170) yards/83 (92, 101, 110, 119) (129, 138, 147, 156) meters of DK weight yarn in CC2
30 (30, 30, 30, 40) (40, 40, 40, 50) yards/28 (28, 28, 28, 37) (37, 37, 37, 46) meters of DK weight yarn in CC3
20 (20, 20, 20, 20) (20, 20, 20, 30) yards/19 (19, 19, 19, 19) (19, 19, 19, 28) meters of DK weight yarn in CC4
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Measurements
Chest: 33½ (37½, 41½, 45½, 49½) (54, 58, 62, 66)”/84 (94, 104, 114, 124) (135, 145, 155, 165) cm
Shown in Size 4 (45¼”/114 cm), to be worn with 3-5”/8-12 cm of positive ease.
Texture Trio
Yarn
Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Toes
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 133 yd/1.3 oz (121 m/38 g) skeins
1 skein each in three colors, shown in Espresso (Color 1), Old Gold (Color 2) and Alder (Color 3)
Or approximately 133 yards/121 meters of fingering weight yarn in each of three colors.
Woven Shawl
Yarn
Miss Babs Tarte
75% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon, 10% Tencel; 500 yd/4.3 oz (457 m/122 g) skeins
2 skeins in main color, shown in Watercolor Memories and 1 skein in contrasting color, shown in Frangula
Or 940 yards/860 meters of fingering weight yarn in main color and 440 yards/403 meters in contrasting color.