We’re excited to welcome Berroco Hearthside to space! Hearthside is a unique chunky weight yarn that uses a blend of natural fibers and chainette construction to make lightweight yet cozy yarn. Make timelessly chic garments, accessories, and more with the understated natural shades of this alpaca, wool, and cotton blend yarn. This blend of fibres makes a great season-transitioning fabric. We’ve gathered a handful of projects to inspire you below.
Yarn Details:
- 159 yds / 145 m
- 40% Superfine Alpaca, 27% Wool, 33% Cotton
- 14-15.5 sts and 20-21 rows = 4″ (10 cm) on a U.S. 10.5
- $18 and in store only
Pattern Picks:
The Berroco Design Team has developed some beautiful patterns that let this uniquely soft yarn shine! We have no doubt you’ll want to wrap yourself up in it as soon as you get your hands on it!
Talbot (crochet)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (35½, 40, 44½) 48½, 53, 57½ {62, 66, 70½}“
Length: (16, 17, 17) 18¼, 18¼, 18¼ {19¼, 19¼, 20½}”
Shown in size 40” / 101.5 cm. Recommended ease: 4–8” positive ease.
YARN
(3, 3, 4) 4, 4, 5 {5, 6, 6} balls (Shown in #11005 Provincial)
HOOKS and NOTIONS
Crochet hook, size J / 6 mm or size to obtain gauge
GAUGE
11 sts and 7 rows = 4” / 10 cm in dc
12 sts and 11 rows = 4” / 10 cm in ribbing
Sayles
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 24” / 61cm around top, 40” around bottom, and 12” high
YARN
2 balls (shown in #11007 Fogstone)
NEEDLES
24” / 60 cm circular needle, size 10½ / 6.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
Cable Needle
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
15 sts and 22 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Seed st on larger needle
Mowbray
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 38½“ x 54” (not including fringe)
YARN
5 balls each (shown in #11009 Ebony (C1) and #11006 Briarsmoke (C2))
HOOKS and NOTIONS
32” / 80 cm circular needle, size 10½ / 6.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
Crochet hook, size K / 6.5 mm for fringe
GAUGE
14 sts and 20 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Pattern St
Meader
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (with buttonbands overlapped): (38½, 42¾, 47¼) 51½, 55¾, 60{64¼, 68½, 72¾}“
Length: (30½, 31¾, 31¾) 31¾, 32¾, 32¾ {32¾, 33¾, 33¾}”
Note: When measuring the length of body and sleeves, keep in mind that the fabric may expand or grow slightly after blocking. Make sure to knit a swatch of the pattern, then block it to determine if your needle size is correct. Adhere to BOTH stitch and row gauges.
Shown in size 42¾“. Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease
YARN
(8, 9, 10) 11, 12, 12 {13, 14, 15} balls (shown in #11003 Honey Maple)
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 9 / 5.5 mm and 10½ / 6.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 10½ / 6.5 mm
1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 9 / 5.5 mm
40” / 100 cm circular needle, size 9 / 5.5 mm for buttonband
Waste yarn to hold stitches
Removable stitch markers
Seven 1” / 25 mm buttons
GAUGE
15 sts and 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Pattern St on larger needles
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 14” wide x 72” long
YARN
2 balls each (shown in #11005 Provincial (C1) and #11004 Walnut (C2), and 1 ball #11001 Birch (C3))
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Knitting needles, size 11 / 8 mm or size to obtain gauge
GAUGE
13 sts and 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.
Hannaway
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (37¾, 42¼, 46½) 50½, 55, 59¼ {63½, 67¾, 72}“
Length: (21, 21½, 22) 22¼, 22½, 22¾ {22¾, 23¼, 23¼}”
Shown in size 42¼“ / 107.5 cm. Recommended ease: Approximately 4–8” positive ease.
YARN
(3, 4, 5) 5, 5, 5 {6, 6, 6} balls (shown in #11007 Fogstone (C1) and (3, 3, 4) 4, 4, 4 {4, 5, 5} balls #11009 Ebony (C2))
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 9 / 5.5 mm and 10½ / 6.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 9 / 5.5 mm and 10½ / 6.5 mm
Stitch marker
Removable stitch marker
Waste yarn to hold stitches
GAUGE
15 sts and 20 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St st on larger needle
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.