We’re loving our newest addition to the shop for spring stitching: Berroco Paperie! Paperie brings a splash of fun to simple shapes and textures. Paperie is a worsted weight cotton yarn wrapped with vibrant strips of washable paper to create a soft-to-the-touch fabric that has still has great structure for stitches that pop!
The yarnistas are swooning over the spring-y hues that feature both complementary and contrasting shades in each colorway. The way the paper trips wrap around the cotton results in final projects that are dappled in a kaleidoscope of colors.
To show off the yarn’s unique colors and structure, Berroco has released 7 new knitting and crochet patterns designed especially for Paperie. See these new designs in person during the Berroco Paperie Trunk Show, available in the shop until March 10, 2025!
Yarn Details
- 102 yards per 50 grams
- 90% Cotton, 10% Textile papers
- Worsted weight: 16 stitches per inch on US#9 needles, 13 single crochet stitches on I-9 (5.5 mm) hook
- $12 and available in-store only
Pattern Picks
Cassie
Size
One Size
Finished Measurements
Approximately 57″ wide x 29″ down center
Yarn
4 balls Berroco Paperie, sample shown in #9074 Wild West
Needles and Notions
- US#10 32″ circular needles (or longer), or size to obtain gauge
- US#15 32″ circular needles (or longer), or size to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
12 stitches and 18 rows = 4″ x 4” in pattern stitch, after blocking
Rita
Sizes
(1, 2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7, 8] {9, 10, 11, 12}
Finished Measurements
Bust (closed with fronts overlapped; shown as back width x 2): (32, 35½, 39, 42¾) [46¼, 49¾, 53¼, 57] {60½, 64, 67½, 71}”
Length: (18¾, 19, 19½, 19¾) [20, 20, 20¼, 20½] {20¾, 21, 21½, 22}”
Recommended ease: Approximately 2–6″ of positive ease.
Yarn
(6, 6, 7, 7) [8, 8, 9, 9] {10, 10, 11, 11} balls Berroco Paperie, sample shown in #9077 Sea Fog
Needles and Notions
- US#8 32″ circular needle, or size to obtain gauge
- Waste yarn to hold stitches
- Removable stitch markers
- Three (3) ¾” / 19 mm buttons
Gauge
18 stitches and 36 rows = 4” x 4” in garter stitch, after blocking
Maeve
Note: Lace pattern is both charted and written out.
Sizes
(1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9}
Finished Measurements
Waist Circumference: (32½, 37, 42) [47, 51½, 56½] {61, 66, 71}”
Length: (17½, 18, 18½) [19, 19½, 20] {20½, 21, 21½}”
Note: Since this garment has dolman sleeves, the bust measurement is very forgiving. Go by the waist measurement when selecting your size.
Recommended ease: Approximately 0–2″ of positive ease at the waist.
Yarn
(7, 8, 9) [10, 11, 12] {13, 14, 16} balls Berroco Paperie, sample shown in #9071 Jungle
Needles and Notions
- US#7 32″ circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
- US#9 32” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
- US# 7 double-pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences
- Stitch markers
- Removable stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Five (5) 5/8″ / 15 mm buttons
Gauge
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4″x4” in Pattern Stitch using larger needle, after blocking
Kara
Sizes
(1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9}
Finished Measurements
Bust: (36½, 40½, 44½) [48½, 52½, 56½] {60½, 64½, 68½}”
Length: (19½, 19½, 20) [20½, 20½, 21] {21½, 22, 22}”
Recommended ease: Approximately 2–6″ / 5-15 cm positive ease.
Yarn
(5, 5, 6) [6, 7, 7] {8, 9, 9} balls Berroco Paperie, sample shown in #9073 Desert Flower
Needles and Notions
- US#9 needles, or size to obtain gauge
- US#7 16″ circular needle
- Tapestry needle
- Waste yarn to hold stitches
Gauge
16 stitches and 26 rows = 4” x 4” in pattern stitch, after
Tressa
Tee
Duster
Note: Crochet motif instructions are both charted and written out.
Sizes
(1, 2, 3)
Finished Measurements
Tee:
- Bust: (45½, 58½, 71½)”
- Length: (19 ½, 22 ¾, 22 ¾ )”
- Recommended ease: 6–14″ positive ease.
Duster:
- Bust: (39, 52, 65)” (including a 6.5″ gap at center front)
- Length: (42¼, 42¼, 42¼)”
- Recommended ease: 2–10″ positive ease.
Yarn
Tee: (9, 13, 16) balls Berroco Paperie, sample shown in # 9075 Watercolor
Duster: (13, 18, 22) balls Berroco Paperie, sample shown in #9078 Orchid Lane
Hook and Notions
- I-9 / 5.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
1 motif = 3¼ x 3¼” after blocking
Rinnie
Sizes
(1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10}
Finished Measurements
Bust: (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54, 58] {62, 66, 70}”
Length: (21, 21¾, 22½) [23, 23½, 24, 24½] {25, 25½, 26¼}” (measured from back neck)
Recommended ease: Approximately 4–8″ of positive ease
Yarn
(8, 8, 9) [10, 11, 12, 13] {14, 15, 16} balls Berroco Paperie, sample shown in #9076 Bloom
Needles and Notions
- US#7 16″ circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
- US#7 32” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
- US #7 double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, , or size to obtain gauge
- US#9 16″ circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
- US#9 32” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
- US #9 double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, , or size to obtain gauge
- 4 stitch markers, one a different color for BOR
- Tapestry needle
- Waste yarn to hold stitches
Gauge
16 stitches and 24 rounds = 4″ x 4” in stockinette stitch, using larger needles, after blocking