The spring and summer stitching season is a great time to start exploring yarns made from recycled materials. For this reason, we’re so excited to welcome Berroco Seaspun to space! This unique recycled yarn is a fifty-fifty blend of cotton and  SEAQUAL. SEAQUAL is a polyester blend formulated with reclaimed plastic from the ocean, offering an eco-friendly option for your warm-weather makes. Seaspun has a smooth hand with chainette construction, giving your finished fabric a beautiful drape. Berocco remains committed to making yarns that close the circle of sustainability, and we’re stoked to be able to bring them to you! Learn more about the SEAQUAL Initiative and its commitment to fighting plastic pollution.

With its versatile worsted weight gauge, Seaspun offers the perfect wool alternative for multi-season wear for either knitting or crochet. The chainette construction and drape make it equally ideal for sweaters or shawls – it’s only limitation is your imagination! We’ve included some pattern inspiration below to get you daydreaming!

Yarn Details:

• Worsted Weight
• 50% Cotton, 50% recycled ocean plastic
• 120 yards (110 meters)
• 50 grams (1.75 ounces)
• Suggested Needle Size: US 7 – 8 or 4.5 – 5mm

Pattern Inspiration

Berroco has provided a beautiful pattern collection booklet that contains both knit and crochet designs.

Tasman

Sizes:
Bust: (36¼, 40, 44¼) 48¼, 52¼, 55¾, 60¼ {64, 68¼, 72}“ / (92, 101.5, 112.5) 122.5, 132.5, 141.5, 153 {162.5, 173.5, 183} cm
Recommended ease: 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

Yarn:
Berroco Seaspun (shown in Cove): (6, 7, 8) 9, 9, 10, 11 {12, 13, 14} balls

Needles:
32” / 80 cm circular needle, sizes 6 / 4 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 6 / 4 mm

Gauge:
22 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st using larger needle
20 sts and 30 rows = 4” in Pattern Stitch using larger needle

Andaman

Sizes:
Back Width: (17, 22, 27½, 33)“ / (43, 56, 70, 84) cm
Length: (28, 28, 30½, 30½)” / (71, 71, 77.5, 77.5) cm long
Note: Sizing is very flexible. Fits approximately sizes (XS–S, M–XL, 2X–3X, 4X–5X).

Yarn:
Berroco Seaspun (shown in Bright): 6, 8, 10, 12) balls

Hooks:
Crochet hooks, sizes D / 3.25 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge:
24 sts and 8 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern stitch (counting each dc and ch 1 as a stitch) using larger hook

Banda

Molucca

Arafura

Sizes:

Bust: (37½, 41½, 45) 49, 52½, 56½, 60 {64, 68, 71½}“ / (95.5, 105.5, 114.5) 124.5, 133.5, 143.5, 152.5 {162.5, 172.5, 181.5} cm
Recommended ease: Approximately 2­–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

Yarn:
Berroco Seaspun (shown in Fjord): (4, 4, 5) 6, 6, 6, 7 {7, 8, 8} balls

Hooks:
Crochet hooks, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and H / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge

Gauge:
17 dc and 8½ rows = 4” / 10 cm in dc using smaller hook

Levantine

Sizes:
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
Recommended ease: Approximately 4–8” / 10–20.5 cm positive ease.

Yarn:
Berroco Seaspun (shown in Gulf): 10, 11, 11) 12, 13, 14, 15 {16, 16, 17} balls

Needles & Notions: 
32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16” / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and 8 / 5 mm
1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and 8 / 5 mm
Cable Needle

Gauge:
21 sts and 28 rows/rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St st using larger needles
2 repeats of Pattern St (5 sts each) = 2¼” / 7 cm wide after dropping Garter Sts.