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Just Landed – Berroco Wizard

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We’re excited to welcome Berroco Wizard back to space! Wizard is a unique chunky weight yarn, offering a softly durable chain ply that creates an ultra light and cozy fabric. The stunning array of gradients will imbue your knits with a bit of magic! We’ve gathered a handful of projects to inspire you below. Just look at the squish on this yarn!

Yarn Details:

  • 262 Yards, 100 grams
  • 85% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon
  • 3.5 – 4 stitches per inch on US 10-10.5
  • $24 and available in store only

Pattern Picks:

The Berroco Design Team has developed some wonderful patterns that let this magical yarn shine.

Rutabaga

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (36, 40, 44) 48, 52, 56, 60 {64, 68, 72}“ / (91.5, 101.5, 112) 122, 132, 142, 152.5 {162.5, 172.5, 183} cm
Length: (21, 21½, 22) 22, 22½, 23, 23½ {24, 24½, 25}” / (53.5, 54.5, 56) 56, 57, 58.5, 59.5 {61, 62, 63.5} cm
Shown in size 44” / 112 cm. Recommended ease: Approximately 2–5 / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO WIZARD (100 grs): (2, 2, 2) 3, 3, 3, 3 {4, 4, 4} balls

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Knitting needles, size 11 / 8 mm or size to obtain gauge
16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 10 / 6 mm
1 stitch marker
Waste yarn to hold stitches and mark armholes

Poppy

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately (19, 21)“ / (48.5, 53.5) cm around x 8” / 20.5 cm high (not including earflaps)
Shown in 21” / 53.5 cm size.

YARN
Berroco Wizard – 262yrds/240m (3.5oz/100g) 1 ball

NEEDLES
16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 8 / 5 mm
1 set double-pointed needles size 8 / 5 mm
2 double-pointed needles, size 7 / 4.5 mm

Piste

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 27” / 68.5 cm around neck x 22” / 56 cm around head x 15½“ / 39.5 cm high

YARN
BERROCO WIZARD (100 grs): 2 balls

HOOKS and NOTIONS
Crochet hook, size 4.5 mm / G or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker

Sunbowl

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 18” / 45.5 cm around neck x 15” / 38 cm around head x 13” / 33 cm high

YARN
BERROCO WIZARD (100 grs): 1 ball

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
16” / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 8 / 5 mm and 10 / 6 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Bente

This cozy mosaic stitch throw can double as a wrap! Perfect for layering in the office, or curling up with your crafting on a cool fall morning.

Finished Measurements: One Size (Approximately 52” / 132 cm wide x 62” / 157.5 cm long)

Yarn:

Berroco Wizard: 8 balls

Needle:

US 11 (8.0 mm)

Malou

A quick knitting cozy pullover where the yarn is definitely the star of the show!

Sizing:

  • Bust: (34, 38½ , 42½) [47, 51¼ , 55½] {59¾, 64, 68¼}” / (86.5, 98, 108) [119.5, 130, 141] {152, 162.5, 173.5} cm
  • Suggested ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

MATERIALS

Yarn: 

Berroco Wizard: (3, 4, 4) 4, 4, 5 {5, 5, 5} balls

Needles & Notions:

  • 32” (80 cm) circular needles, sizes US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • 16” (40 cm) circular needles, sizes US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm)
  • 1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm)
  • 4 stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Waste yarn to hold stitches

Sanne

This on-trend oversized sweater offers a slightly cropped silhouette and three quarter length sleeves. It’s an ideal layering piece for cooler weather!

Sizing:

  • Bust (closed): (40, 48, 54) [61, 66, 72]” / (101.5, 122, 137) [155, 167.5, 183] cm
  • Recommended ease: Approximately 6–10” / 15–25 cm positive ease.

MATERIALS

Yarn: 

Berroco Wizard: (4, 5, 5) 6, 7, 7 balls

Needles & Notions:

  • 32” (80 cm) circular needle, size US 10 (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • Spare needle for 3-needle bind off, size US 10 (6 mm)
  • 1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes US 8 (5 mm) and US 10½ (6.5 mm)
  • 40” (100 cm) or longer circular needle, US size 8  (5 mm) for neckband and pocket tops
  • Tapestry needle
  • Removeable markers or safety pins
  • Waste yarn to hold stitches

Aleta

This cute cowl will crochet up fast, making a great weekend or travel project! A wonderful addition to anyone’s handmade collection, it would also make a great gift!

Finished Measurements: One Size (10” / 25.5 cm wide x 48” / 122 cm long)

Yarn:

Berroco Wizard: 2 balls

Hook:

Size L (8.0 mm)