I just bought four skeins of this utterly delicious yarn:
Berroco Sox Metallic
Each 100 gram skein contains 380 yards (350 meters) of yarn and suggests a 3.25 hook. Care is machine wash warm, lay flat to dry. Fiber content is 73% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon, and 2% other fiber (??). It has a lovely hand and the colorway is mauves/purples/pinks (my fave).
So, what do I make with it? With a total of 1,520 yards, I have a lot of options. For a sweater, I’d need a size large. I don’t really ‘need’ a shawl or scarf/hat set. I won’t make socks! So, I need some ideas.
Can you suggest a pattern for me? Links to a pattern online or the name of a book containing the pattern would be most helpful. Send me your ideas PLEASE!
PS: To see all the colors this yarn comes in, check this site:
I’d suggest a bag or accessory of some sort so you can carry it with you on a daily basis and enjoy the yarn! Lion Brand has a bunch of bag patterns here: http://cache.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/patternFinder.fcgi?search=Search&searchText=&craft=0&categoryKey=1115446&subcategory=13&size=&edition=&cost=Any&componentCategoryKey=Any&yarnClass=Any&searchType=0&I4.x=19&I4.y=14&I4=Search!
Afghan? It’s gorgeous and that’s a lot of yarn. Maybe early Christmas scarf/hat sets? Fingerless gloves.
If I had a bunch of pretty yarn I would try this: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-lace-cardigan.
Or this:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lacy-top-cardigan-in-ny-yarns-cotton
Or this:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/siam-cardigan
I cant wait to see what you end up making–how exciting!
Jill
Drops pattern… 118-25 Jacket with fan pattern in ”Muskat” http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=118&d_id=25&lang=us
Soy Simple Sweater
http://wolfcrochet.wordpress.com/?s=soy
Have you checked out the work in Knits from a Painter’s Palette: Modular Masterpieces in Handpainted Yarn? I love that book.
Maybe you could get an idea from in there…I don’t have it handy right near me and I’m sort of on the way out to run errands or I’d get it from my storage and run through all the patterns in there. They have everything from vests, shawls, sweaters, coats, etc. I think worked in modular form…that yarn would make scrumptious little squares…
Karen
Those colors would look great in a big Bear 🙂
Make the ears and the nose a solid color. Also use a solid on the paws and palms.
Here are some patterns:
Tessie Bear
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=91137
~Donna
Lionbrand Teddy Bear
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/cchs-teddy.html?r=1
http://minchanka.by/julia/ScarletEveningShawl.html
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celestine-crochet
Or if you like to knit:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/kfitz835/traveling-woman
I hope you find something you like.
I have this pattern in my To-Do list. The model doesn’t show the duster off well, but I think those colors would make a very pretty duster.
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=e06918
This vest/top is my next project! I bought LionBrand’s Vanna’s Choice in Rose Mist. I would love to see your gorgeous Berroco yarn in this pattern. So many colors to wear it with!
http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/vannaschoice.html?yarnPage=1694587&categoryKey=1694587&start=25&pageLength=25
The yarn is so pretty and cozy looking how about a great snuggie to cuddle under while reading or doing projects! Coats and Clark has this free pattern or create on of your own. I love my snuggie!
http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/AfghansThrows/WR1838+Crochet+Snuggle+Up+Throw+with+Sleeves.htm
I would put it together off white or black for the border and make something with yo-yo’s
If anyone has a crochet pattern for a fishing boat please send it to me. Thank you, Vicky.