Love cotton for spring and summer projects, but don’t love how cotton yarns can be stiff, heavy, and somehow inelastic AND too stretchy at the same time? Pascuali Suave is here to change everything we thought we knew about cotton!
Based in Germany, Pascuali produces environmentally friendly, natural, and fair-trade organic yarns that ethically support small farmers in developing countries. Answering the call for an all-natural, plant-based yarn that could replicate the feel of animal fiber, they created Suave! Through the magic of modern textile technology, 100% GOTS-certified cotton fibers are blown into a tube of extra-fine cotton net, creating an airy, fluffy sport weight yarn with the softness and breathability of cashmere. Next-to-skin soft with a subtle, fuzzy halo, Suave is ideal for lightweight garments and accessories.
Prefer a sleeker feel for warm weather wear? Lightly press your Suave project with a cool iron to smooth down the fibers and give your fabric a beautiful, airy drape. Looking for a vegan alternative to mohair? Brush your finished piece for extra fluffiness.
Suave is also gorgeous when paired with other plant-based yarns like Pascuali Arctic Pearl for that trendy “fuzzy sweater” look all year round!
Yarn Details
- Sport weight
- 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton
- 177 yards (162 meters) per 25-gram ball
- 22 stitches & 34 rows = 4″ on US#2.5 (3mm) needles or US#E/4 (3.5mm) hook
- Machine or hand wash, dry flat
- $11, in-store only
Pattern Picks
Dandelion Whiff Top
Sizes
(XS, S, M) (L, XL, XXL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL); to fit bust circumference (30, 32, 35) (39, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58)” with approximately 2.5″ positive ease.
Yarn
(3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) balls Pascuali Suave (100% cotton; 177 yards/162 meters per 25-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
27 stitches & 38 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking. Use 3 sizes smaller needle (US#2.5/3mm) for ribbing, 5 sizes smaller (US#1/2.5mm) for neckline.
Stairway To Heaven Shawl
Sizes
One size; 87.75″ x 21.5″ x 27.5″.
Yarn
MC: 2 balls Pascuali Suave (100% cotton; 177 yards/162 meters per 25-gram ball)
CC1, CC2, CC3: 1 ball each Pascuali Suave (100% cotton; 177 yards/162 meters per 25-gram ball)
CC4: 2 balls Pascuali Suave (100% cotton; 177 yards/162 meters per 25-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Hook
19 stitches & 9 rows = 4” on US#E-4(3.5mm) hook, in double crochet after wet blocking.
Sharin Tee
Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL; finished bust circumference 37.25, 41.25, 45.25, 49.25, 53”, recommended positive ease 4″.
Yarn
5, 7, 7, 8, 8 balls Pascuali Suave (100% cotton; 177 yards/162 meters per 25-gram ball) held together with
4, 5, 6, 6, 7 balls De Rerum Natura Bérénice (55% mohair, 25% silk, 20% Merino wool; 230 yards/210 meters per 25-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
19 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#2.5/3mm) for ribbing.
Poppy Tee
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL; finished bust circumference 35½ (37¾) 39¾ (41¾) 45¼ (49¼) 53½ (57½) 61”, recommended positive ease 2″.
Yarn
5 (6) 7 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) 10 balls Pascuali Suave (100% cotton; 177 yards/162 meters per 25-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
23 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking. Use 3 sizes smaller needle (US#2.5/3mm) for ribbing.
See even more pattern suggestions for Pascuali Suave here!
