We’re welcoming back WoolDreamers Saona this spring! Saona is a rich blend of Merino and Manchega wools, and Andulusian cotton. The fibres are woolen spun, so it has the structure to make heritage wardrobe staples with the lightness we love for the ever-humid weather in the DMV. 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.

From WoolDreamers:

Saona is named after the river where our founder’s grandfather, Julian, and his two sons; Teodoro and Ramón, would bring their mule-drawn cart full of wool fleeces. There, they spent the days washing the wool and allowing it to dry on the banks of the river in preparation for carding, spinning, and finally weaving to make blankets in the family mill.

Yarn Details

• Fingering weight
• 50% Merina Entrefina and Manchega Traceable Wool and 50% Andalusian Cotton
• 220 meters / 240 yards – 50g ball
• 26 stitches and  32 rows = 4×4” on US#4
• Suggested Needles: 2-3.5 mm, US#0-4
• $9.50 and in store and online

Our Pattern Picks

Chloe Tee

Sizes

1, 2, 3 [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9}

Finished Circumference

31.5, 35.5, 39 [43.25, 47.25, 51.25] {54.75, 58.75, 63}”

Yarn

3 (3) 4 (4) 4-5 (5) 5 (5-6) 6 of Wooldreamers Saona (50% Traceable Wool, 50% Andalusian Cotton, 50 g=220 m/ approx. 240 yards) or 645 (720) 810 (900) 980 (1080) 1145 (1265) 1360 yards fingering weight yarn

Needles and Notions

• US#2.5 24-47” circular needles and/or double-pointed needles, length depending on size
• US#1.5 24-47” circular needles and/or double-pointed needles, length depending on size
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Gauge

21 stitches and 36 rows/rounds per 4”, worked with a US#2 needle, after blocking.

Lakes Stripe Tee

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL, corresponding to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 60”

Finished Bust Circumference

33 (37) 39 (43) 46½ (49½) 55 (57½) 61½”

The final size of garment will be an additional 1½-3”. This means that if you measure a 34” bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 37”. Sample shown modeled is 5’ 2”  tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 3” positive ease.

Yarn

MC: 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 skeins of WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merino & Manchega Wool + 50% Andalusian Cotton, 50 g = 240 yds)

CC:  2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 skeins of WoolDreamers Saona (50% Merino & Manchega Wool + 50% Andalusian Cotton, 50 g = 240 yds)

or

MC: 720 (720) 960 (960) 1200 (1200) 1440 (1440) 1680 yards of heavy fingering weight yarn

CC: 480 (480) 480 (480) 720 (720) 720 (720) 720 yards of heavy fingering weight yarn

Needles and Notions

• Main needles used for body and sleeves
  • US#4 16” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
  • US#4 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
• Used for collar, hem, and cuffs
  • US#2.5 16” circular needles, or two sizes down from main needles
• 3 stitch markers, including one to denote BOR
• Scrap yarn or extra cables
• Tapestry needle
• Row counter (optional)

Gauge

26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch worked flat on US#4 needles, blocked

Lakes V Neck Pullover

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL corresponding to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 60”

Finished Bust Circumference

40 (44) 46½ (50½) 55 (58¾) 62½ (66¼) 70”

The Lakes V-neck Pullover has around 10-10¾” of positive ease built into the pattern. This means that if you measure a 34” bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 44”. Sample shown modeled is 5’ 2” {tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 10” positive ease.

Yarn

Note: Three strands are held together throughout the project: one strand each of heavy fingering weight (a total of two strands) and one strand of lace weight yarns, but you may choose to knit this pullover using only a single strand of worsted weight yarn as long as you can meet the correct gauge

4 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 skeins Wooldreamers Saona (50% Merino & Manchega Wool + 50% Andalusian Cotton, 50 g = 240 yards) or 960 (1200) 1200 (1440) 1440 (1680) 1680 (1920) 1920 yards of heavy fingering weight yarn

held together with

4 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 skeins Wooldreamers Saona (50% Merino & Manchega Wool + 50% Andalusian Cotton, 50 g = 240 yards) or or 960 (1200) 1200 (1440) 1440 (1680) 1680 (1920) 1920 yards of heavy fingering weight yarn

held together with

924 (1155) 1155 (1386) 1386 (1617) 1617 (1848) 1848 yards mohair. We suggest Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair or De Rerum Natura Bérénice

Needles and Notions

• US#9 16” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
• US#9 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
• US#8 16” circular needles
• US#6 16” circular needles
• 3 stitch markers, including one to denote BOR
• Scrap yarn or extra cables
• Tapestry needle
• Row counter (optional)

Gauge

17 stitches and 26 rows = 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch worked flat on US#9 needles, blocked

Weekday Tee

Sizes

Sizes A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) for actual upper bust measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)”. Select a size based on actual upper chest measurement.

Finished Measurements

Garment circumference of 31.25 (35.25, 39.25, 43.25) (47.25, 51.25, 55.25) (59.25, 63.25, 67.25)”

This garment has an intended fitted ease of 0-3” / 0-7.5 cm positive ease at the full bust. It was graded for actual full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)”

The front of the finished garment is 0 (0.75, 0.75, 0.75) (1.25, 1.25, 2) (2, 2.75, 3.25)” wider than the back to accommodate bust tissue. Additional bust darts are available for those who need more room in the front.

The designer is wearing Size B. She has the following circumferences: 32” upper bust and 34” full bust, with 10.75” upper arm.

Choosing A Cup Size

Measure the intended wearer’s body from the top of the shoulder to the underbust line in the back and the front. This may require help from a second person. Be sure that the back and the front underbust points are parallel to the ground. It may be helpful to tie a piece of yarn or string around the underbust point to mark front and back.

Subtract the back length from the front length, then subtract 2” from this number (because the pattern accommodates a 2” difference already). The remaining difference is how much you need to add. Each subsequent cup size adds 1”. If you come up with a number less than 1”, then you do not need bust darts.

It’s better to have slightly too few short rows than slightly too many. If you are in between or unsure, choose one cup size smaller.

Cup Size 1: Adds 1”

Cup Size 2: Adds 2”

Cup Size 3: Adds 3”

Cup Size 4: Adds 4”

Cup Size 5: Adds 5”

Yarn

Choose a fingering yarn with some summer fiber blend in it, such as cotton, silk, or linen.

3 (4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7) balls of Wooldreamers’ Saona (240 yards / 220 meters, 1.75 oz / 50 g, 50% Merina Entrefina and Manchega Traceable Wool, 50% Andalusian Cotton)

OR fingering weight yarn in the following amounts: 710 (790, 880, 980) (1070, 1150, 1240) (1330, 1440, 1530) yards

Modifications:

• For bust darts, add 20 yards for every inch being added (every cup size).
• To lengthen or shorten body, add or remove 20 (30, 30, 30) (40, 40, 40) (40, 50, 50) yards for every inch modified.

Needles and Notions

• A (Main Fabric)
  • US#3 double-pointed needles
  • US#3 circular needles, 32-60” depending on size
•  B (Rib)
  • US#1.5 double-pointed needles 16” 32-60”
  • US#1.5 16” circular needles
  • US#1.5 circular needles 32-60”, depending on size
  • For Needle B, use needles that can achieve a rib gauge to match stockinette gauge without flipping, and without overly drawing in. Some common needle sizes to achieve this include US#2, or even US#1.
• Stitch markers
• Unique marker for BOR
• Smooth waste yarn
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

24 stitches x 30 rounds = 4 x 4” stockinette stitch in the round with Needle A

Holly Tee

Sizes

S (M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

Finished Body Circumference

31 (35½, 40, 44) (48¾ , 51, 55)”

Recommended ease for bust circumference: 0 – 4”.

Length from shoulder to ribbing: approximately 19”

Yarn

985 (985, 1231, 1231) (1477, 1477, 1723) yards of fingering weight yarn, like WoolDreamers Saona

Hook

• US D/3 (3 mm) hook or adjusted to meet the gauge.

Gauge

In lace pattern: one repeat (motif) = 2”.  The pattern is in the form of crochet charts only with step-by-step instructions

Forest Foliage Shawl

Size

One-size-fits-all. The shawl measures approximately 35 ½” at its widest end and 51 ¼” long.

Yarn

MC – 788 yards fingering weight yarn, like WoolDreamers Saona

CC – 197 yards fingering weight yarn, like WoolDreamers Saona

Hook and Notions

• US E-4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers

Gauge

21 stitches and 9 rows over pattern repeat to measure 4×4” blocked. Instructions for a swatch is included in the pattern. Tension is however not critical for this project, but different measurements may result in different yarn amounts needed.