We are excited to have the Berroco Sample Trunk Show at the store. Over the last few days, I have been showing them off on social media but promised to do a summary here. They are still at the store this week, so stop by to see and try on any of the samples before closing on Saturday, September 11th. (Reminder: we're back to five days a week.)
If you'd like to see me playing Vanna White and talking about all the samples, you can watch our Virtual Knit Night from Thursday, September 2nd, where I featured them.
To order patterns and yarn for any of the samples, contact the store. I'd be happy to help you.
Rhys
Rhys is a chic cropped cardigan kntting pattern featuring columns of eyelets that begin at the fronts and centre back and spread out to the shoulrders. Garter stitch front bands complete the piece.
Worked in pieces and seamed. Recommended ease is 3-6'. Yarn used is Cambria (baby alpaca, linen, lyocell) at $15.50 per skein.
Sample: Size 44.5" done in colourway Beech (7907).
Berroco: Rhys | Berroco
Ravelry: Ravelry: Rhys pattern by Alison Green
Yarn: Berroco Cambria™ | Berroco
Iris
Iris as a simple and classic triangle shawl with lace detail on the edge.
Pattern is charted. Approximately 90" wide and 24" down centre. Yarn used is Chai (linen, silk) at $16.75 per skein.
Sample done in colourway Delft (8626).
Berroco: Iris | Berroco
Ravelry: Ravelry: Iris pattern by Amy Christoffers
Yarn: Berroco Chai™ | Berroco
Etta
Etts has a sublte lace youke that makes this an everyday wear top. You may just need to make it in a few colours.
Worked top down, all in one piece. Recommended ease is 2-4". Yarn used is Summer Sesame (cotton, acrylic, nylon) at $20.75 per skein.
Sample: Size 40.5" done in the colourway Mint (5237).
Berroco: Etta | Berroco
Ravelry: Ravelry: Etta pattern by Alison Green
Yarn: Berroco Summer Sesame™ | Berroco
Olive
Olive is an easy knitted poncho knit lengthwise with alternating columns of stockinette and reverse stockinette stitch. One end is joined to the body to create the opening for the head and neck.
Free pattern. Worked flat then seamed. Two sizes available but easily adjustable. Yarn used is Vintage (acrylic, wool, nylon) at $10.00 per skein.
Sample: Smaller size (22 x 46") done in colourway Dried Plum (5180).
Berroco: Olive | Berroco
Ravelry: Ravelry: Olive pattern by Berroco Design Team
Yarn: Vintage® | Berroco
Antilles
Work up this sweet crocheted top for summer! Worked sideways, Antilles is elegant in its simplicity - no shaping required. Just crochet the front and back and then seam.
Worked in pieces and seamed. Recommended ease is 4-8". Yarn used is Liana (linen, nylon) at $15.50 per skein.
Sample: Size 44" done in colourway Laelia (8276).
Berroco: Antilles | Berroco
Ravelry: Ravelry: Antilles pattern by Donna Yacino
Yarn: Berroco Liana™ | Berroco
Carob
Sesame yarn works wonderfully in simple lace patters, as you can see in this asymmetrical shawl knitting pattern. Carob begins with the narrowest point and works out to the widest point, making the size easily customizable.
Pattern is charted. Approximately 40" wide by 56" long. Yarn used is Sesame (wool, acrylic, cotton, nylon) at $22.75 per skein.
Sample done in colourway Lotus (7411).
Berroco: Carob | Berroco
Ravelry: Ravelry: Carob pattern by Amy Christoffers
Yarn: Berroco Sesame™ | Berroco
Perrin
Perfect for everyday wear, Perrin features panels of lace which give this top a touch of femininity. We love it paired with jeans or flowy skirts.
Worked bottom up, in the round. Recommended ease is 4-8". Yarn used is Zinnia (cotton, nylon) at $15.50 per skein.
Sample: size 40.75" done in the colourway Menthe (7118).
Berroco: Perrin | Berroco
Ravelry: Ravelry: Perrin pattern by Amy Christoffers
Yarn: Berroco Zinnia™ | Berroco
Orford
Orford shawl is knit from the centre-top down with a textured stitch pattern. The worsted weight wool yarn makes for a more substantial shawl for cozying up on cold days and nights.
Approximately 72" across by 31" long at point. Yarn used is Ultra Wool (superwash wool) at $15.50 per skein.
Sample done in colourway Iris (33123).
Berroco: Orford | Berroco
Ravelry: Ravelry: Orford pattern by Berroco Design Team
Yarn: Berroco Ultra® Wool | Berroco
Rosaline
Knit from the bottom up in pieces, Rosaline features curved hems and raglan sleeve shaping. A simple stitch pattern is worked with two different sizes of needles.
Free pattern. Worked in pieces and seamed. Yarn used is Remix Light (nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk, linen) at $15.50 per skein.
Sample: Size 24" across done in colourway Ocean (6984).
Berroco: Rosaline | Berroco