Eco-friendly favorite Berroco Remix Chunky is back in space with a seasonal refresh, and we cannot wait to cast on. Berroco’s popular recycled yarn base is a machine-washable blend of nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk and linen that works up into a fabric that reminds you of your favorite well-loved sweatshirt. The tweedy look of the yarn only adds to the charm, and makes it an ideal fit for casual knits.

If you haven’t tried this yarn yet, it’s a favorite waiting to happen. Check out our inspiration for fall.

Yarn Details:

• 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen
• Chunky weight
• 139 yds / 127 m per 100g
• Knitting gauge: 14 sts x 20 rows = 4″ (10cm) on a US 10 (6 mm)
• Crochet gauge: 12 sc x 14 rows = 4″ (10cm) on a K hook (6.5 mm)
• Machine wash cold on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Pattern Inspiration:

Cali Blanket

Approximately 40″ / 101.5 cm square

• BERROCO REMIX CHUNKY (100 grs): 5 balls  (C1), 3 balls each  (C2) and  (C3), and 2 balls t (C4)

Needles and Notions:

• Knitting needles, size 9 / 5.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
• 2 double-pointed needles, size 9 / 5.5 mm
• Tapestry needle

Waves of Change Jacket

• 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) corresponding to finished bust measurements
  36 (40, 45, 50.5, 54, 58.5, 63) ” or 91.5 (101.5, 114.5, 128.5, 137, 148.5, 160) cm.
• Recommended ease to achieve fit is 2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease.

• Berroco Remix Chunky
• 563 (635, 696, 814, 884, 1029, 1111) yards / 514 (581, 637, 745, 809, 941, 1016) meters of chunky weight yarn.

Needles and Notions:

• US 10 / 6.0 mm circular needles on a 32” / 80 cm cable or size needed to obtain gauge.
• US 9 / 5.5 mm circular needles on a 32” / 80 cm cable for working the neckband, button(less) bands, and ribbing at the cuffs and hem.
• The same needles can be used to knit the body flat and work the sleeves in the round using magic loop. Of course, DPNs may also be used for the sleeves
• Sew-on snaps
• 4 st markers
• removable st markers

Ursa

• In inches: (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54] {58, 62, 66} inches
• In cm: (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) [117, 127, 137] {147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm
• To choose your size, measure the circumference around the fullest part of your bust, then add 2-6” (depending on how much ease you want) and choose the closest size. If you are between sizes, you can size up or down depending on whether you want more or less ease in the bicep (see full schematics illustration in the photos to the left).

Needles and Notions

• Recommended needles: one US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 32” (sizes 34-46) or 40” (sizes 50-66) circular; DPNs for sleeves if not using magic loop
• Notions: stitch markers (including 3 contrasting options), stitch holders or scrap yarn, darning needle

Mabel

Finished Measurements:

Small (Medium, Large, 1X)(2X, 3X, 4X)(5X, 6X, 7X)

Finished Measurements
Finished Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60)(64, 68, 72)”/ 91.5 (104.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5)(162.5, 172.5, 183) cm
Finished Length: 15.5 (17.5, 19, 20)(21, 21.5, 22.5)(23.25, 24, 25)”/ 39.5 (44.5, 48.5, 51)(53.5, 54.5, 57.5)(59, 61, 63.5) cm

Yarn:

• 540 (600, 660, 760)(820, 890, 950)(1050, 1120, 1200) yards / 495 (550, 605, 695) (750, 815, 870)(960, 1025, 1100) meters of chunky weight yarn that gets gauge

Needles and Notions:

• US 10.75 / 7 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 24-32” / 60- 80 cm or longer for body, depending on size worked (length should be shorter than bust circumference; before attaining full bust measurement, a 24” / 60 cm length might be necessary)
  US 10.75 / 7 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40”/ 100 cm to work magic loop on sleeves, or dpns
  US 10 / 6 mm circular needle, at least 32” / 80 cm, for Body ribbing
  US 8-9 / 5-5.5 mm (depending on how tight you prefer your ribbing) circular needle, long enough to do Magic Loop on Sleeve ribbing (or use dpns)
  US 9 / 5.5 mm 16” circular needle (or long enough to do magic loop) for Neck ribbing
  US 4-5 / 3.5-3.75 mm needles for working bind-off
  US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm dpn or any length circular (for picking up stitches)
• 6 stitch markers in different colors
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn to hold sleeve stitches
• Row counter (optional)