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