We’re excited to debut Pascuali’s new Arctic Pearl fingering weight yarn, which is truly one-of-a-kind. The yarn is made from Lyocell (Seacell), which is a sustainable, vegan fibre produced from a mix of brown seaweed and eucalyptus cellulose fibres. Arctic Pearl comes in Pascuali’s signature vivid colors, while the Lyocell adds a soft sheen. The yarn relaxes and drapes beautifully after blocking and washing.
Whether you are searching for wool-free yarns or ready to try a new fibre, Pascuali Arctic Pearl will be a great option for your warm-weather projects! Lyocell is moisture- and temperature regulating—great for layering or wearing alone, and especially for those “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” days we have here in Alexandria. The fibre is also incredibly soft and smooth, which means Arctic Pearl is an excellent choice for makers (and wearers) with sensitive skin.
We also love how Pascuali’s dedication to sustainability, fair trade, animal welfare, and transparency is present in all of their yarns. Arctic Pearl shows how they are fulfilling that mission with advancements in fibre technology. Check out the yarnistas’ pattern picks below and start planning your summer projects with Arctic Pearl!
Yarn Details
- Fingering weight
- 100% Lyocell (SeaCell)
- 268 yards per 50 gram ball
- 25-22 stitches and 34-32 rows = 4” x 4” on a US#3-4
- Gentle cycle, cold or warm wash, lay flat to dry
- $17.50, in-store only
Pattern Picks
Seashell Top
New and designed just for Pascuali Arctic Pearl. Free with your purchase of Arctic Pearl yarn in store!
Sizes
[ XS; S; M ] [ L; XL; XXL ] [ 3XL; 4XL; 5XL ]
Finished Bust Measurements
[30; 32; 35 ] [ 39; 42; 46 ] [ 50; 54; 58 ]“
Yarn
[ 3; 3; 3 ] [ 4; 4; 5 ] [ 5; 6; 6 ] skeins of Pascuali Arctic Pearl, sample shown in #18 Seaweed
Needles
US#2.5 circular needles, depending on size
Gauge
27 stitches by 39 rows = 4″ x 4″
Islet Drop
Finished Bust Measurements
40 (43.5, 48, 51.5, 56, 59.5, 64, 67.5, 72, 75.5)” to be worn with 10-14 ̋ {25.5-35.5 cm} positive ease
Yarn
Long Sleeve:
- MC: 670 (760, 815, 930, 975, 1100, 1165, 1285, 1350, 1500) yards Pascuali Arctic Pearl
- CC 145 (165, 180, 205, 215, 245, 255, 285, 300, 328) yards laceweight mohair or brushed alpaca. We love Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair or De Rerum Natura Bérénice Mohair for
Short Sleeve:
- MC: 480 (560, 615, 710, 770, 875, 940, 1055, 1125, 1260) yards Pascuali Arctic Pearl
- CC: 100 (115, 130, 150, 165, 185, 200, 230, 245, 275) yards laceweight mohair or brushed alpaca. We love Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair or De Rerum Natura Bérénice Mohair for this!
Note: Body length can be adjusted by one or more full chart pattern repeats. Each chart repeat will add/ remove approx 1.75” of length. For each chart repeat added or removed from body, adjust yardage by:
- MC: 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 70, 75, 80) yards Pascuali Arctic Pearl
- CC: 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) yards laceweight mohair or brushed alpaca
Needles and Notions
- US#6 Circular needle for main body
- US#3 Circular needle and/or DPNs for ribbing, or size to obtain gauge
Gauge
18 stitches x 28 rounds = 4” x 4” in stitch pattern, after blocking
Moon Set Tee
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Finished Measurements
- Bust circumference: 36 (38) 41 (43) 46 (50½) 54 (58) 63”
- Length: 20 (20¼) 20¾ (21½) 22½ (23¾) 24¾ (26) 26¼“
The Moon Set Tee has around 4” of positive ease built into the pattern. So sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 32 (34) 37 (39) 42 (46½) 50 (54) 59” (the final size of garment will be an additional 4”). This tee is meant to be cropped.
Yarn
889 (926) 978 (1192) 1288 (1304) 1461 (1576) 1632 yards Pascuali Arctic Pearl
Needles and Notions
- US#2 16” circular needles (used for picking up sleeve stitches only)
- US#3 16″ circular needles
- US#3 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
- 2 stitch markers
- Scrap yarn or extra cables
- Extra set of circular needles
- Tapestry needle
- Row counter
Gauge
26 stitches and 38 rows = 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch, both flat and in the round, on US#3 needles, blocked
Totally Tank Top
Sizes
(XS, S, M)L, 1X, 2X{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of (28, 32, 36)40, 44, 48{52, 56, 60}”
Finished Bust Measurements
(24, 28, 32)36, 40, 44{48, 52, 56}”
This top is designed with 4-6” of negative ease at the full chest for a close fit. To choose your size, subtract 4-6” from your full chest measurement and choose the closest garment full chest measurement size.
Yarn
(350, 400, 450)500, 550, 600{675, 750, 825} yards Pascuali Arctic Pearl
Needles and Notions
- For main: US#3 circular needles, length depending on size
- For ribbing: US#2 circular needles, length depending on size
- US#2 DPNs or preferred needles for small circumference knitting
- Stitch markers,
- Scrap yarn or stitch holders,
- Darning needle
Gauge
24 stitches and 28 rows / 4,” in stockinette, both flat and in the round, blocked
Hawthorne Tank
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6){7, 8, 9, 10}
Finished Bust Measurements
30.5 (34.5, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5){54.5, 58.5, 62.5, 66.5}”
This tank is designed to fit with zero or up to 4” of negative ease at the chest. Choose the size closest to the largest measurement around your chest/upper torso. If you are between sizes choose the size smaller than your actual body measurement.
Yarn
512 (575, 644, 713, 777, 846) {909, 978, 1047, 1110} yards Pascuali Arctic Pearl
Needles and Notions
- US#2 circular needles, length appropriate for size, for ribbing
- US#3 circular needles, length appropriate for size, for main
- Stitch marker(s)
- Scrap yarn or stitch holders
- Tapestry needle
- Row counter (optional)
- Cable needle
Gauge
Stockinette: 24 stitches and 38 rows/rounds = 4” x 4” on main needle after blocking.
Lace Pattern: 1 lace repeat (27 stitches and 30 rows/rounds) = 4.5” x 3” on main needle after blocking
Cool Down Shirt
Sizes
(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
Finished Bust Measurements
34,40,42,46,51,53,57,62,66”
The shirt is meant to have 2.8-4.7” of positive ease, meaning that it should be bigger than your body and fit quite loosely around the chest.
Yarn
(1221,1337,1429,1576,1739,1900,2026,2215,2367) yards Pascuali Arctic Pearl
Needles and Notions
- Crochet hook 3.5 mm (or hook needed to obtain gauge)
- Crochet hook 3.0 mm (or 0.5 mm smaller than your main hook)
- Blocking mat/towel + pins
- Yarn needle/Darning needle
- Measuring tape
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Gauge
20 stitches x 14 rows = 4” x 4” using alternating rows of Half double crochet and single crochet in back loop only and yarn over slip stitches in front loop only. See pattern for more details.
Granny Stitch Tank Top
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Finished Bust Measurements
38 (41.25, 44.75, 48, 51.5, 55, 58.25, 61.75, 65)”
Yarn
654 (654, 654, 654, 872, 872, 872, 872, 1090) yards Pascuali Arctic Pearl
Hooks
- US E/4 (3.5mm)
- US G+/7 (4.5mm)
Gauge
19 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in Granny Stitch
Holly Tee
Sizes
S (M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements
- Bust circumference: 31.5 (35.5, 40, 43.5) (47.25, 51, 55)” with 0 – 4” recommended ease
- Length from shoulder to ribbing: 19”
Yarn
988 (1235, 1235, 1235) (1482, 1482, 1729) yards Pascuali Arctic Pearl
Hook
- 3 mm or adjusted to meet gauge.
Gauge
In lace pattern: one repeat (motif) = 2” x 2”
The City
Sizes
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)
Finished Bust Measurements
28”, 32”, 36” (40”, 44”, 48”) (52”, 56”, 60”)
Recommended ease for dress option: -4” to 0” of ease around the bust and hips
Yarn
- For top: 360, 400, 464 (530, 600, 676) (732, 795, 844) yards Pascuali Arctic Pearl
- For dress: 968, 1074, 1200 (1360, 1526, 1665) (1804, 1943, 2082) yards yards fingering weight yarn
Needles and Notions
- US#4 24” or longer circular needles.
- Waste yarn
- Stitch markers
- Crochet hook (for provisional cast on)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge
24 stitches x 32 rounds = 4” x 4”