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FIND ME A PATTERN, PLEASE!

May 28, 2010 by jd wolfe

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:

http://www.berroco.com/shade_cards/sox_metallic_sh.html

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Comments

  1. Crystal Arcand (3Stairs) says

    May 28, 2010 at 8:51 am

    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!

  2. Barbra says

    May 28, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    Afghan? It’s gorgeous and that’s a lot of yarn. Maybe early Christmas scarf/hat sets? Fingerless gloves.

  3. Jill says

    May 28, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    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

  4. Julie Kawano says

    May 28, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    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

  5. Karen OGrady says

    May 29, 2010 at 4:14 am

    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

  6. Donna says

    May 29, 2010 at 5:38 am

    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

  7. Linda Meziere says

    May 29, 2010 at 11:07 am

    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.

  8. BearyAnn says

    May 29, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    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

  9. Lynncc says

    May 30, 2010 at 10:08 am

    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

  10. Merry Chapman says

    May 30, 2010 at 10:26 am

    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

  11. Marnie says

    May 30, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    I would put it together off white or black for the border and make something with yo-yo’s

  12. vicky says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    If anyone has a crochet pattern for a fishing boat please send it to me. Thank you, Vicky.

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This would make a lovely handmade baby shower gift, particularly when worked in a washable baby yarn. The stitch creates more visual interest than plain single crochet without introducing large holes that may catch tiny fingers.

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This is the sort of project you can keep beside the sofa and work on a few rows at a time. Just keep an eye on those skipped stitches—television crochet is wonderful until an extra stitch quietly sneaks in three episodes earlier.

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The free Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth pattern adds another layer of texture to this familiar stitch combination.

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