We’re excited to welcome Pascuali’s new Suave fingering weight yarn to space! Available in a diverse and vivid color pallet, Suave is topping our list of must-knit spring and summer yarns. The unique yarn isn’t spun as usual – rather, the super soft cotton fibers are held together in a mesh tube. The result is a cotton strand as fluffy and light as cashmere but is completely vegan.

Here in the DC area, we’re always searching for wool-free yarns for our warm-weather knits. If you’re also on the hunt for alternative fibers, Pascuali Suave will pair perfectly with your warm-weather projects! The soft drape Suave offers is perfect for both knit or crochet, and can be used for garments and accessories alike. If you iron your fabric it takes on the usual smooth shine we associate with cottons. If you brush it, it will gain a soft fluffy halo akin to cashmere or mohair.

We also love how Pascuali’s dedication to sustainability, fair trade, animal welfare, and transparency is present in all of their yarns. Suave is a GOTS certified yarn, and is part of Pascauali’s continued efforts to fulfill that mission. Check out the yarnistas’ pattern picks below and start planning your summer projects with Suave!

Yarn Details

• Fingering weight
• 100% Cotton (Organi)
• 177 yards per 25 gram ball
• 22 stitches and 34 rows = 4” x 4” on a US#3
• Gentle cycle, cold or warm wash, lay flat to dry
• $9.50, in-store only

Pattern Picks

Blanket Milan

Sizes

47 x 67” (120 x 170 cm)

Yarn

• Pascuali Suave (100% organic cotton):
  2 balls in color E, (shown in #58 mint)
  4 balls in color F, (shown in #80 curry)
  4 balls in color G, (shown in #72 orange)
  4 balls in color H, (shown in #74 strawberry)
  4 balls in color I, (shown in #82 bordeaux)
• Lace Yarn to be held alongside: 
  847 yards in color A
  847 yarns in color B
  847 yarns in color C
  847 yarns in color D

Needles & Notions

• US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 32 – 40” (80 – 100 cm)
  
• US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 32 – 40” (80 – 100 cm) 
  
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

19 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches

Vesuvius Tee

Finished Bust Measurements

Bust: 37 (40½, 44¾, 47½, 51¼) (55½, 59, 63½, 67) in

Note: To be worn with 5 – 8½ in of positive ease around bust

Yarn

• Approx. 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10, 11) balls used for a cropped high-low hem as in pictures.

Hooks and Notions

• 3.5 mm (or size needed to meet gauge)
• 4mm (or 0.5 mm bigger than hook used on body) for sleeve edging
• removable stitch markers
• tapestry needle

Gauge

22 sts x 7 pairs of rows worked flat with 3.5 mm hook = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.8 stitches x 28 rounds = 4” x 4” in stitch pattern, after blocking

Amelie Summer Blouse

Sizes

36/38 (S), 40/42 (M), 44/46 (L)

Yarn

• 1586 – 2297 yards Pascuali Suave

Hook and Notions

• 3.0 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• removable stitch markers
• tapestry needle

Gauge

21.5 stitches and 15.5 rows = 4 inches in Alternating 1 row of dc and 1 row of sc, turning work after each row.

Raa Sweater

Sizes

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Finished Bust Measurements

38.75 (42, 45, 48.25) (51.25, 54.5, 57.75)”

Note: Make sure to choose a size that allows for dropped shoulders and upper body to have some ease. If you choose a size with less ease at body, a larger size for sleeve with more upper arm circumference can be chosen to avoid the fabric to stick/create bulks at underarm. If you choose a lot of ease at body a smaller size for sleeves can be chosen to get more fitted sleeves.

Yarn

• 951 (1027, 1071, 1202) (1268, 1399, 1487) yards Pascuali Suave

Needles and Notions

• US 4, 32” circular needle for body and sleeve.
  
• US 2½, 32” circular needle for working hem and edges of sleeves.
  
• cable needle
• waste yarn/stitch holders
• stitch markers
• darning needle.

Gauge

20 sts x 36 rows over 10cm x 10cm/4” x 4” with 3.5mm/US 4 in Cable Pattern after wet blocking.
22 sts x 48 rows over 10cm x 10cm/4” x 4” with 3.0mm/US 2½ in garter stitch after wet blocking.

Shanta Wrap

Sizes

70” x 15” 

Yarn

• Pascuali Suave (100% Baumwolle, kbA)
  Color A: 5 balls
  Color B: 2 balls

Needles and Notions

• US 4 (3.5 mm) needle or needle sizes required to get gauge
  
• Tapestry needle and scissors

Gauge

19 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

Alaka Shirt

Sizes

S (M; L; XL; XXL) 

Finished Bust Measurements

32 (35; 39; 42; 47)”

Note: The shirt has a relaxed fit with a wide opening and is meant to fit with positive ease 

Yarn

• 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) balls of Pascuali Suave ( 100% Cotton (Organic))

Needles and Notions

• US 1.5 (2.5 mm) circular needle for neckline ribbing
  
• US 1.5 (2.5 mm) circular needle, 24 – 40” (60 – 100 cm) for hemline ribbing
  
• US 1.5 (2.5 mm) DPNs for the cuffs
  
• US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needle, 24 – 40” (60 – 100 cm) for the body
  
• US 2.5 (3 mm) DPNs for the sleeves or needle sizes required to get gauge
  
• 15 stitch markers (one of them unique for BOR)
  
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
  
• Tapestry needle and scissors

Gauge

26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches