Project of the Week: Ana and Arshile Remix Kids Kits

Welcome to the Project of the Week: Ana & Arshile in Berroco's Remix. Squeeeeeee!! Adorable Kids in Adorable Sweaters!!! (And these two models are siblings too)

Project of the Week Kits: Ana & Arshile

Ana Pullover
Chest: 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29)”
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls Berroco Remix (100 grs), #3922 Buttercup on model

Arshile Hoodie  

Chest: 20 (21, 22, 24, 26, 28)”
3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) Berroco Remix (100 grs) *color on model is discontinued; #3991 a good sub*

Kits available to purchase here online

We love Remix!

Remix has been on our shelves since it's debut ages ago. A few ago Berroco switched its put-up style into wonderful center pull balls. Now we're madly, deeply and crazy in love with Remix!! Much easier easier to shelve and we don't chase "tribbles" all over the shop when the suddenly popped out of the cubbies. Based on its success, now we have two weights available: Remix (worsted) and Remix Light (dk/sport) and both available in our online shop.

Why oh why do we love Remix? It's a perfect blend for washable, soft, durable, tweedy garments of all kinds. Items made turn out like a well-worn and loved sweatshirt that you grab every time because it's so comfortable. Because it's non-wool blend is super washable and very strong items hold up great over time. The colors are a beautiful muted, tweedy palette. A fantastic year-round yarn that you'll enjoy using, even when temps hit triple digits. Read all the Remix details here.

 

How is it made?

It's most unique and amazing aspect: It's a 100%  recycled yarn with a fascinating process!! Berroco yarn uses a low-impact manufacturing process patented in France. Remix was the result of over a year of collaborative work between mill and textile engineers.

Here's Berroco's description:

Remix is made up of 100% recycled fibers, meaning that it’s a blend of nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk, and linen—a combination that yields a sturdy yet soft yarn. Garments and high-quality commercially knit fabric panels left over from the ready-to-wear industry are collected from across Europe and sorted by fiber, then color. Because these pieces are pre-dyed, there is no need to dye them again, which saves water and prevents water pollution. Instead, colors are created by carefully blending garnetted fibers. Garnetted fiber is the result of shredding old textiles to make a new, fleece-like fiber that is ready to be spun into a new yarn.

I'd never heard of "garnetting" fibers! Amazing they can take leftover scraps from clothing industry and turn it into yarn! With no overdying!!?? Simply amazing. 

Curious how yarn is made into balls or hanks? Here's a video showing Remix process. This is an older video showing the previous style of balls....you know those annoying round tribbles we're always having to chase around the shop? Well.... they've grown up now and stay on their shelves so much better! Plus the center pull ball is a dream. 

Patterns Galore

Reading behind the scenes accounts by designers is a great way to learn new tips and gain insight into a yarn or design process. Here's two to check out.

 Donna's Ode to Remix  & Kirsten's Homa Sweater

For more inspiration there's loads of Free Patterns! here and here. On Berroco's website you can see all Berroco Remix patterns here.

One last shout out for #303 Remix Family Collection. This is the debut pattern collection and its one of our favorites.  This is an actual family modeling beautifully all the items.  Papa, Mama and Baby Bears all showing off the great items made up in Remix. Classic patterns for the whole family.

We sell all the Berroco patterns as digital & printed copies. Eventually we hope to add our favorite patterns to the website but for now just give us a shout!