Berroco Talara has returned to space, and we couldn’t be more excited. While we love wool (you know we do), we love a wool alternative. Talara is a unique yarn made from 100% baby llama – which is wonderfully soft and easy to work with. With a bouncy chainette texture, Talara is comfortable to wear next to the skin, and perfect for sweaters and accessories. Berroco has designed a whole range of lovely garments for Talara, and we are ready to cast on. And, as a bonus, this year’s delivery includes new colors!

Be sure to stop in and check out the trunk show! We have many of these patterns in space right now.

Yarn Details:

• Made in Peru
• 100% Baby Llama
• 132 yds/50g
• Worsted weight: 18-19 sts = 4″
• Needles US 9-10 (5.5-6 mm)
• Hook: I-J (5.5-6mm)
• $12.50 and in-store only

Patterns we are inspired by:

Leshi

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (37¾, 41½, 45¼) 50¾, 54½, 58¼, 62 {66, 69¾, 73½}“
Length: (21, 21¼, 21½) 21½, 22, 22, 22½ {22½, 23, 23}”
Shown in size 41½“.
Recommended ease: 4–6” positive ease.

YARN
Talara: (7, 8, 8) 9, 9, 10, 10 {11, 11, 12} balls #7347 Caral

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

• 16” and 32” circular needles, sizes US#7 (4.5 mm) and US#10 (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge
• Double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes US#7 (4.5 mm) and US#10 (6 mm)
• Stitch markers
• Cable needle
• Waste yarn to hold stitches
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE
17 sts and 24 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St st with larger needle
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.

Molly

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 11”  high x 27½“ around

YARN
Talara: 3 balls #7301 Lima (MC), 1 ball each #7328 Puno (CC1), #7333 Tacha (CC2), #7327 San Martin (CC3) and #7315 Callao (CC4)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

• Knitting needles, size US#10 (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE
17 sts and 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter Stitch
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate size, take time to check gauge.

Enoki

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 60” across top x 29″ down center (after blocking)

YARN
Talara: 6 balls #7328 Puno

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

• 24″ circular needle, US#10(6 mm) or size to obtain gauge
• 1 stitch marker

GAUGE
14 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm in Garter St
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge

Tartufo

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (37¾, 42¼, 46¾) 50¼, 53¾, 58¼ {61¾, 66¼, 69¾}“
Length: (28¼, 28¾, 29) 29¼, 30¼, 30¾ {31¼, 31½, 31¾}”
Shown in size 46¾“
Recommended ease: Approximately 4–8” positive ease.

YARN
Talara: (10, 11, 12) 13, 14, 16 {17, 18, 19} balls

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

• 32” circular needles, sizes US#7 (4.5 mm) and US#9 (5.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge
• 16” circular needle, size US#7 (4.5 mm) for neck
• Double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes US#7 (4.5 mm) and US#9 (5.5 mm)
• Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
• Waste yarn to hold stitches

Maitake Hat and Mittens

Hat

SIZES
Hat: (16¾, 19¼)“ around x (9, 9½)”  high (not including pompom)

YARN
Talara: 2 balls for hat

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

• 16” circular needles, sizes US#6 (4 mm) and US#8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge
• 1 set double-pointed needles (or preferred needles for working small circumferences), size US#8 (5 mm)
• Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
• Tapestry needle

Mittens

SIZES
(7¼, 8)” around x (9¾, 10½)“ long (length is adjustable)

YARN
Talara: (1, 2) ball(s) for mittens

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

• 1 set each double-pointed needles (or preferred needles for working small circumferences), sizes US#6 (4 mm) and US#8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn to hold sts

Porcini Hat and Mitts

Hat

SIZES
Approximately (16, 19¼)“ around x (9½, 10)”  high

YARN
Talara: 2 balls

HOOKS & NOTIONS

• Crochet hooks, sizes H / 5 mm and J / 6 mm or size to obtain gauge
• Safety pin or removable stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• 3” / 7.5 cm pompom maker

Mitts

SIZES
(7, 7½)“ around x (5½, 5¾)” cm long

YARN
Talara: 1 ball

HOOKS & NOTIONS

• Crochet hooks, sizes H / 5 mm and J / 6 mm or size to obtain gauge
• Safety pin or removable stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Morel

SIZES
Bust: (35¼, 38½, 41½, 44¾) 48, 51¼, 54½, 57½ {60¾, 64, 67¼, 70½}“
Length: (20½, 21½, 21½, 22) 22, 22½, 22½, 23½ {23½, 24½, 24½, 25½}”

YARN
Talara: (5, 6, 7, 7) 8, 8, 9, 10 {10, 11, 12, 12} balls

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
32” circular needles, sizes US#7 (4.5 mm) and US#9 (5.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge
16” circular needle, size US#7 (4.5 mm)
Cable needle
Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn to hold sts