This week, we are adding two new colors of one of our favorite new yarns – Saona! A rich blend of Merino, Manchega, and Andulisian cotton, this yarn has the structure to make heritage wardrobe staples with the lightness we love for the ever-humid weather in the DMV. The two new colors in this collection have been designed in collaboration between WoolDreamers and Hailey Smedley (@Ozetta). We’re delighted to see them adding two new colors to the range. WoolDreamers is one of our favorite companies for their commitment to revitalizing the wool industry in Spain. Each of their yarns is developed with a thoughtful process and a right heritage of Spanish sheep ranching.
Yarn Information
- 50% Merina Entrefina and Manchega Traceable Wool and 50% Andalusian Cotton
- Fingering – 220m / 240yds – 50g / 1.76oz – 3 Cabos
- 10×10 cm (3.5mm): 26 sts / 32 rows
- Suggested Needle: 2-3.5 mm, US 0-4
- $9.50
Pattern Inspiration
Vivienne Tee
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference: 36.25 (40.25, 43.25, 47.25, 51.25) (55, 59, 63, 67) inches including the intended positive ease of 6 inches
Length from hem to underarm (adjustable): 9.75 (9.75, 9.75, 9.75, 11) (11, 11, 11.75, 11.75) inches
Sleeve length from cuff to underarm (adjustable): 4.25 inches
Upper arm circumference: 11.75 (12.5, 13.5, 14.25, 15.75) (17.25, 19, 19.75, 21.25) inches
Note: Please be aware that adjusting the lengths of the garment will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.
GAUGE
20 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches of moss stitch on larger needles, after blocking
26 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches of charted pattern on larger needles, after blocking
YARN REQUIREMENTS
4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) balls of Wooldreamers Saona (shown in colorway Fratelli)
NEEDLES
For the ribbing:
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the neck ribbing
3 mm / US 2.5 DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for the cuffs
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles with a cable of at least 80 cm / 32 inches for the hem
For the main part:
3.5 mm / US 4 DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for the sleeves
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the top of the yoke
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles with a cable of at least 80 cm / 32 inches for the body
Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!
Viscountess V-Neck
SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
38.5 (41.5, 44.75, 48, 51.25, 54.5, 57.5, 60.75, 64)“
GAUGE
10 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches in V stitch pattern.
YARN
Short Sleeve Yarn Amounts
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls WoolDreamers Saona
Long Sleeve Yarn Amounts
5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) balls WoolDreamers Saona
HOOK
US E/4 (3.5mm)
US G+/7 (4.5mm)
Mabel’s Sweater
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Shown in size 3 on a 35” bust.
Recommended ease: 2-4” (5-10 cm) of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 30½ (34½, 38½, 42½, 46½, 50½, 54½, 58½, 62½)“
Sleeve circumference: 12¼ (13½, 15¼, 16½, 17¼, 18, 18¾, 21¼, 22¾)”
Yoke Depth: 6¼ (7, 7½, 8¼, 9, 9¼, 10½, 11, 11¾)“
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 20¾”
Length from underarm to hem: 12”
GAUGE
21 sts and 40 rows to 4” (10cm) in Waffle St on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles after blocking.
YARN
5 (5, 5, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10) balls of WoolDreamers Saona
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 3 (3.25 mm) and 2½ (3 mm) circular needles, at least 32” (80 cm) long. You’ll need both needles to work the tubular bind off.
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle.
Honeycomb Crochet Tank
Yarn:
The original yarn used for this is labeled as dk weight and is no longer available, however, when swatched it matches fingering weight yarns. If substituting I recommend using a fingering weight.
SIZES
Small (Medium) Large (1X) 2X (3X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
32-34” (36-38”) 40-42” (44-46) 48-50” (52-54)
This patterned fabric has a stretch/ease to it. The measurements of the crochet fabric are actual bust measurements for a fitted garment without extra built-in ease.
YARN:
3 (4) 4 (5) 6 (7)
HOOK & NOTIONS
2.75 mm (C) Hook or size to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
7-9 buttons (3/8 to 1/2 inch)
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 60” (the final size of garment includes 5” of ease)
GAUGE
26 sts and 40 rows = 4 x 4” {10 x 10 cm} in stockinette st worked flat on 3.5 mm (US Size 4) needles, blocked
YARN
Wooldreamers Saona – 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 balls (shown in colorway Guthrie)
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
3.5 mm (US Size 4) 16” and 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn or extra cables
Tapestry needle