Project of the Week: Summer Silk Kits-Evrenden and Chatwyn

Berroco continually inspire us all year. They keep putting together more projects of the week than I can keep up with! This week's is with one of our favorite summer yarns: Project of the Week: Summer Silk, a perfect cotton/silk blend chainette style DK weight yarn. We have plenty in stock and the two patterns make for delightful projects as our summertime temps climb.

First up a lovely, cozy shawl: Evrenden

 

Perfect for cool summer nights, fall mornings when chill returns and snowy walks in winter.

Details

Approximately 62" long x 23" (at widest point)

yarn

4 balls #4020 Madras(shown)

needles and notions

24" circular needle, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Cable needle

1 st marker

 

gauge

19 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Garter St (after blocking)

The pattern is worked from side to side, with short rows to create the curved shape. (Kim's tip: Short Rows easier with the German Short Row Method. See Carole Feller's awesome video tutorials. You'll never break out in cold sweat when you see the dreaded "w&t" in a pattern, ever again!

The second option is Chatwyn-quite possibly a perfect little summer boatneck tee! It begins with the yoke pattern, knit horizontally, and then is worked from the top down for an easy finish. Looks like a fun, non-stressful knit too.

Details

Shown in size 36"

finished measurements

Bust—33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57)"

Length -  21¾ (22, 22½, 22¾, 23¼, 23½, 23¾, 24, 24½)"

Note:  This garment was designed with approximately 2–4" of ease.  Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

 

yarn

 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls #4021 Soiree (shown)

 

needles and notions

16" and 29" circular needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge

4 st markers

4 removable st markers or safety pins

1 st holder

 

gauge

22 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st

46 sts = 9" and 32 rows = 4" in charted pattern

How to Purchase

Pick your Pattern......Choose your Color......Order up in our Online Shop!

For Pickup orders: in checkout section, change the option from Shipping to Pickup. You can also leave additional instructions in the note field too.

Or if you prefer, pick up the Old Blower (phone) and call in your order. Shop hours currently are Mon thru Fri 11-3pm.

**Chatwyn is based on your chosen size-so there's extra step with this pattern. Measurements above are for finished garment with 2-4" of ease. We always suggest you measure twice:

1) upper bust (right up under armpits, around chest above fullest part).

2) full bust measurement (around fullest part).

Use these two measurements to choose which size best for your particular pattern. For example, Chatwyn is not form-fitting and you want it to really fit nicely in the top of shoulder. Too big it'll hang lower on arms/wider neck opening/more fabric by underarm; Too small arms will hike up/neck narrower. Adding length easier adjustment with this pattern, so really lean on the bust measurements when deciding.

Our available color options as of today