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
Sizes:
Bust: (35, 39½, 44¼) 48¾, 53¼, 58 {62½, 67, 71½}“ / (89, 100.5, 112.5) 124, 135.5, 147.5 {159, 170, 181.5} cm
Recommended ease: 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.
Yarn:
Berroco Seaspun (shown in Sound): (6, 7, 8) 8, 9, 10 {11, 11, 12} balls
Needles:
16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 6 / 4 mm and 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set of double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 6 / 4 mm
Gauge:
21 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St st on larger needles
Molucca
Finished Measurements:
Approximately 58” / 147.5 cm long x 14½“ / 37 cm wide (at widest point)
Yarn:
Berroco Seaspun (shown in Inlet): 4 balls
Needles:
Knitting needles, size 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge
Gauge:
16 sts = 3½“ / 9 cm in Border Pattern
20 sts and 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter St
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.