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Workhorse Wednesday: Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky

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It’s time for shifting gears into chunky yarns and instant gratification projects. This week for Workhorse Wednesday we’re featuring Ella Rae Cashmereno- one of our go-to yarns for a quick and beautiful baby blanket, sweater or mitts that will please everyone.

Ella Rae Cashmereno is a wonderfully soft blend of merino, acrylic and cashmere that can still handle a gentle run in the washing machine. For winter accessories and garments, this yarn is a fantastic choice for projects you want ready fast, and will last.

Ready for a winter wardrobe refresh? Try out some of our recommended patterns using Cashmereno Chunky for cozy cool weather styles.

Yarn Details:

  • Chunky Weight
  • 55% Wool – Merino
    33% Manufactured Fibers – Acrylic
    12% Goat – Cashmere goat
  • 142 yards / 100g
  • 12.0 to 15.0 sts = 4 incheson a US 9-11 or 5.5mm-8mm
  • Machine wash cool, lay flat to dry
  • $20. Available in store only!

Pattern Picks:

Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies

 

 

Knit from the bottom up, Carbeth is quick, classic cardigan for winter. Designed with clean lines and a wide fit, this is perfect to throw on over any outfit and be ready to go.

Finished Measurements:

Finished bust circumference (with overlapped front bands): 98 (106.5, 114.5, 127, 138.5, 146, 155, 165) cm / 38½ (42, 45½, 50, 54½, 57½, 61, 65) in

This cardigan is intended to be wide, cropped, and to hang bell-like from the shoulders. To fit as shown, it should be knitted with at least 10cm / 4in positive ease at the bust. Pick the size at least 10cm / 4in above your actual bust measurement, and if in doubt, select the next size up. Length can easily be added to the sweater to make it less cropped. Shown in the first size with 16.5cm / 6½in positive ease.

Materials:

  • 1160 – 1960 yards (1061 – 1792 m)/ 8- 14 skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
  • US 10.5 Needles

 

Badger and Bloom by Anne Ventzel

 

From the designer: “BADGER AND BLOOM is a soft and warm sweater that is worked from the top down. An Italian cast-on is worked at the neck edge, which is followed by a twisted rib edge and a circular yoke worked in a charted stranded pattern.”

Finished Measurements:

Sizes: (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
Bust circumference: (85) 90 (95) 100 (105) 110 (115) cm
Length: (53) 54 (55) 56 (57) 58 (59) cm
Sleeve length: (38) 39 (40) 41 (42) 43 (44) cm
Positive ease: 7 – 12 cm

Materials:

  • Version 1
    Color A: (200) 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) g/ (2) 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
    Color B: (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) g/ (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
  • Version 2
    Color A: (200) 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) g/(2) 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
    Color B: (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g / (1) 1(1) 1 (1) 1 (1) skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
    Color C: (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) g/ (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
    Color D: (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g/ (1) 1(1) 1 (1) 1 (1) skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
    Color E: (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) g/ (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
  • Double-pointed needles: 4,5 mm
    Circular needles: 4,5 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm, 40, 60 and 80 cm
    Optional: A 4,5 mm straight needle for the Italian cast-on

 

Woodland Loafers by Claire Slade

 

These quick-knit slippers are great for lazy winter days to keep your toes warm.

Finished Measurements: 
To fit foot length: 8.5 (9.5, 10.5, 11.5, 12.25)” / 22 (24, 27, 29, 31)cm
To fit US womens shoe size: 6-7 (8-9, 10-11, 12-13, -)
To fit US mens shoe size: – (6.5-7.5, 8.5-9.5, 10.5-11.5, 12.5-14.5)
To fit UK shoe size: 4-5 (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14)
To fit EU shoe size: 37-38 (39-40, 41-42, 44.5-46, 46.5-49)

Materials:

  • 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
    • 95 (110, 130, 155, 180)yds / 87 (101, 119, 142, 165)m
  • 5mm / US8 short circular needles + DPNs

1 Hour Beanie by Jess Coppom

 

From the designer: “Whether it’s Christmas crunch time or there’s snow in the forecast, this extremely easy crochet hat pattern has you covered. It’s worked flat in a rectangle and then seamed to form a beanie, making it a super speedy, mindless project to whip up in about an hour for the preschool and child’s sizes and a few minutes longer for the adult version.”

Finished Measurements: 3 sizes:

Preschool, child and adult

Materials:

  • 190 – 247 yards (174 – 226 m) – 2 skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
  • 8.0 mm (L) crochet hook
  • Tapestry Needle

Keaton by Shannon Cook

From the designer: “KEATON is a squishy, warm, and versatile bulky hat! With or without a pom pom, with more slouch or less – this pattern is perfect for customizing and for beginner knitters! Sized from Baby to Adult Large you can make one for you and all your friends in tons of colors!”

Sizes: Baby, Toddler, Child/Teen, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large

Materials:

 

  • 50 – 112 yards (46 – 102 m)- 1 skein Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
  • US 11 – 8.0 mm
  • Tapestry Needle

Beginner Mitts by Dani Sunshine

 

A great project for the adventurous beginner to practice skills.

Finished Measurements: 1 size

Materials:

  • 50 – 60 yards (46 – 55 m)- 1 skein Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
  • US 9 – 5.5 mm needles
  • Tapestry Needle

Bella’s Mittens by Marielle Henault

Inspired by Twilight, these cozy mitts will keep you warm and ready for cold weather.

Materials:

  • 200 yds – 2 skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky
  • 8 Needles
  • Tapestry Needle

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bellas-mittens

Chunky Monkey Baby/Toddler Vest

Vests are all the rage this season. This super-cute vest for babies through toddlers will keep all the little ones stylish,

 Sizes: 3–6 mo (6–12 mo, 12–18 mo, 18–24 mo, 2T, 3T, 4T)

  • Finished Chest Measurement: 19.75 (20.75, 22, 23.25, 23.25, 24.25, 25.5) in/50 (53, 56, 59, 59, 61.5, 65) cm

Materials:

  • Main Color (MC): 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky/118 (128, 138, 148, 158, 168, 178) yds/108 (117, 126, 135.5, 144.5, 154, 163) m-Contrasting Color for Ribbing (CC1): 1 skein Ella Rae Cashmereno Chunky/128 yds/117 m
  • Size US 10 24 in (6 mm 61 cm) circular needles (or size needed to provide gauge)
    • Size US 9 16 & 24 in (5.5 mm 41 & 61 cm) circular needles (or 1 size smaller than size needed to provide gauge)
    • Extra size US 10/6 mm needle (circular or straight, for 3-needle bind off)
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Stitch Holders