North Star, by Berroco
North Star is a bulky alpaca blend dyed in a palette of neutrals and muted color, North Star works up quickly, and is fabulous for making cozy blankets, garments, and accessories that weigh next to nothing. Sure, it looks pretty in the skein, and it's really soft to the touch, but just looking at it when it's in the ball still doesn't do it justice compared to when it is knitted up into a garment. You really don't get a feel for what it can do until you see it shine, like in the exquisite shawl below. |
Here's Argyle's own version of the "Burrow," by Emily Nora O'Neil.
It's a large triangle shawl with a feather-like, slipped-stitch pattern worked from the center out.
It's a large triangle shawl with a feather-like, slipped-stitch pattern worked from the center out.
And here's a photo of Berroco's own version of the shawl, this time in a charcoal color.
It knits up to such a substantial fabric that people often think we held the yarn double. (We didn't!)
Here are four more patterns by the same designer, all created to feature North Star.
From left: Wear it as a cardigan or as a coat, Cocoon acts like cozy shelter with its oversized garter stitch collar.
Worked flat in a slipped-stitch texture pattern, the Sheltered ruana can be worn as outwear, an oversized accessory or a traveling blanket.
Delicate lace leaves in a bulky weight yarn makes for stunning impact in this Thimbleberry, a square throw blanket.
Knit the Pavo pillow pattern with the same stitch pattern for a matching set. A lace panel up the center of this pillow cover adds a delicate touch to a brushed bulky weight yarn.
From left: Wear it as a cardigan or as a coat, Cocoon acts like cozy shelter with its oversized garter stitch collar.
Worked flat in a slipped-stitch texture pattern, the Sheltered ruana can be worn as outwear, an oversized accessory or a traveling blanket.
Delicate lace leaves in a bulky weight yarn makes for stunning impact in this Thimbleberry, a square throw blanket.
Knit the Pavo pillow pattern with the same stitch pattern for a matching set. A lace panel up the center of this pillow cover adds a delicate touch to a brushed bulky weight yarn.
Check out all of Berroco's patterns using North Star right here.
The Stats:
North Star, by Berroco
92% Alpaca/8% Nylon
Bulky weight
50g/109yd
15 sts & 22rows = 4" (10cm)
Hand wash. Lay flat to dry.
The Stats:
North Star, by Berroco
92% Alpaca/8% Nylon
Bulky weight
50g/109yd
15 sts & 22rows = 4" (10cm)
Hand wash. Lay flat to dry.