Berroco Yarns

BERROCO—SIX GENERATIONS OF QUALITY

The story begins in the early 1800s… when Warren Wheelock’s great-great-great-grandfather, Jerry Wheelock, joined the Daniel Day Mill. Located in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, this mill was one of the first in the fledgling United States to produce woolen cloth. He began an enterprise that would grow and change, enduring over six generations.

In 1905, Stanley Wheelock established Stanley Woolen Mills. The firm survived the Great Depression, two world wars and weathered the changing times and demands in the world of textiles.

In 1968, the Wheelock family formed a new handknitting subsidiary. The family name STANLEY was combined with the first syllables from the last names of two sales agents – BER from Berglass and RO from Rosenberg – and CO for company, resulting in BERROCO. With that, the company (not the man) Stanley Berroco was born.

In 1987, Stanley Berroco was reestablished by Warren Wheelock and his wife, Caroline, as Berroco, Inc. This new firm grew to become one of the largest importers and wholesalers of handknitting yarns, patterns and supplies in the United States and Canada. Its range of specialty yarns are imported from countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Romania, Brazil and Peru.

Carousel

A lightweight and colorful yarn with yardage that goes on and on, Carousel features color flowing all through the plies giving off an overall balanced look. It works up beautifully in bold textures like entrelac and big crochet motifs. Made in Italy

Hank Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g

Hank Length: 418 yds / 380 m

Knitting Gauge: 24-27 sts and 32-34 rows = 4″ (10 cm)

Needle Size: 4-6 (US) / 3.5-4 mm

Crochet Gauge: 24-26 sc and 30-32 rows = 4″ (10 cm)

Hook Size: D-E (US) / 3.25-3.5 mm

Yarn Fiber Info: 52% Wool, 48% Acrylic

Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Lanas

100% Pure Wool, this is your newest go-to workhorse yarn. Made from a special blend of South American wools, Lanas is a classic yarn with a soft touch and beautiful luster. Made in Peru

Ball Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g

Ball Length: 219 yds / 200 m

Knitting Gauge: 4.5-5 sts = 1″ on size 7-8 US / 4.5 – 5 mm needles – 18-20 sts & 24-26 rows = 4″ (10cm)

Crochet Gauge: 3.75 sc = 1″ on size H US / 5 mm hook – 15 sc & 19 rows = 4″ (10 cm)

Yarn Fiber Info: 100% Wool

Yarn Wash Info: Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.

Meraki

A soft yarn made of a thick and thin textured hemp and cotton blend. The yarn has a lovely pebbly texture with a subtle color effect that creates a beautiful stonewash effect. Its light hand and soft drape make it perfect for easy breezy summer projects.

Made in Italy

Ball Weight: 1.75 oz / 50 g

Ball Length: 131 yds / 120 m

Knitting Gauge: 5.25-5.5 sts = 1″; 21-22 sts & 29-30 rows = 4″ (10cm)

Needle Size: 5-6 (US) / 3.75-4 mm

Crochet Gauge: 4.5 sc = 1″; 18 sc & 22 rows = 4″ (10cm)

Hook Size: G (US) / 4 mm

Yarn Fiber Info: 71% Cotton, 24% Hemp, 5% Polyester

Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Mercado

Make quick projects with this 2-ply, Aran-weight 100% Peruvian highland wool yarn! This classic yarn is great for cables and colorwork and so much more. Made in Peru.

Contents:
100% Peruvian Highland Wool / Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
3.5 sts=1″/US 9-10 needle
Yardage:
164 yards
Weight(s):
Aran

Merino 401

This bouncy worsted weight yarn is squishably soft with a crisp stitch definition. The perfect match for striking stockinette silhouettes or sharp textures, non-superwash Merino 401 is a stash-worthy staple!

Contents:
100% Extra Fine Merino Wool/ Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
19-20 sts and 24-26 rows = 4″ (10 cm)/US 7-8
Yardage:
109 yds yards
Weight(s):
4 – Worsted

Millstone Tweed

Timeless tweed texture meets surprising softness in aran weight Millstone Tweed. Dreamy cabled sweaters and cozy textured accessories are just the beginning of what you can make with this versatile yarn!

Contents:
60% Wool, 20% Viscose, 20% Polyamide/ Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
15-16 sts and 21-23 rows = 4″ (10 cm)/US 8-9
Yardage:
97 yds yards
Weight(s):
4 – Worsted

Modern Cotton

Made in a palette of sophisticated neutrals and cheerful brights, Modern Cotton is a blend of Pima cotton and Modal rayon, beautifully twisted to showcase stitch patterns and a soft hand. Now available in a lighter DK weight as well. Made in Peru

Contents:
60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon / Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Gauge:
5 sts=1″/US 7 needle
Yardage:
209 yards
Weight(s):
Worsted

Modern Cotton DK

Our popular Modern Cotton yarn, now in a DK weight! This blend of Pima cotton and Modal rayon is specially twisted to ensure stitch definition isn’t sacrificed for a soft hand. Made in Peru

Contents:
60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon / Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
5.75 sts=1″/US 5 needle
Yardage:
209 yards
Weight(s):
DK

Pima Soft

A lovely and delightfully soft two-ply cotton, perfect for anything from beautiful sweaters and accessories to heirloom knits for baby, kids or home. Available in a full spectrum color palette.

Contents:
100% Pima Cotton/ Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
5.25-5.5 sts = 1″, 21-22 sts & 28-29 rows = 4″ (10cm)/US 5-6 needle
Yardage:
209 yards
Weight(s):
3 – DK

Remix

Made from 100% recycled fibers, this machine washable yarn is an exciting all season blend that is comfortable in every way. Also check out Remix Light, a beautiful DK-weight version of Remix, as well as Remix Chunky. Remix is eco-friendly. Made in France.

Contents:
30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen/ Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
4.25 sts = 1″; 17 sts & 23 rows = 4″ (10cm)/US 8 needle
Yardage:
216 yards
Weight(s):
4 – Worsted

Remix Chunky

Contents:
30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen/ Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
3.5 sts = 1″, 14 sts x 20 rows = 4″ (10cm)/US 10 needle
Yardage:
139 yards
Weight(s):
5 – Chunky

Remix Light

This lighter weight version of Berroco Remix is the same wool-free yarn made of 100% recycled fibers that you love to knit and crochet. Made in France.

Contents:
30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen/ Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
5.5 sts=1″/US 5 needle
Yardage:
432 yards
Weight(s):
3 – DK

Summer Sesame

Bright, happy shades of colors ebb and flow to make this worsted weight yarn a perfect summer choice. This cotton blend yarn is light to the touch, easy to work with and self striping. Made in Italy.

Contents:
47% Cotton, 44% Acrylic, 9 % Nylon/Machine wash separately in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
5-5.25 sts = 1″; 20-21 sts & 28-30 rows = 4″ (10cm) / US 6-7 needle
Yardage:
295 yards
Weight(s):
4 – Worsted

Ultra Wool

Our 100% superwash wool is here! Available in a wide range of colors, this yarn is perfect for any project that requires easy-care yarn. Made in Peru.

Contents:
100% Superwash Wool / For best results, place into a mesh wash bag, machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. Tumble dry low.
Gauge:
4.5 sts=1″/US 8 needle
Yardage:
219 yards
Weight(s):
4 – Worsted

Ultra Wool Chunky

Our 100% superwash wool yarn is bigger than ever with Ultra Wool Chunky! Quickly knit and crochet projects with this chunky-weight version of our machine-washable wool yarn, Ultra Wool. Made in Peru.

Contents:
100% Superwash Wool / For best results, place into a mesh wash bag, machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. Tumble dry low.
Gauge:
3.5 sts = 1″ on size 10.5 US
Yardage:
145 yards
Weight(s):
5 – Chunky

Ultra Wool Fine

Our 100% superwash wool yarn is now available in a fingering weight! Great for sock knitting and other accessories, or lightweight garments, Ultra Wool Fine can do it all. Made in Peru.

Contents:
100% Superwash Wool / For best results, place into a mesh wash bag, machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. Tumble dry low.
Gauge:
4.5 sts=1″/US 2-3 needle
Yardage:
400 yards
Weight(s):
1 – Sock/Baby

Ultra Wool Handpaint

Our 100% Superwash Ultra Wool gets a makeover! Ultra Wool Handpaint is hand dyed using a watercolor brush technique. The result is the machine washable wool you love with speckled colors throughout. We recommend alternating skeins to get a cohesive overall look as each skein is unique. Use it along with our Ultra Wool for unlimited combinations.

Vintage

This machine wash blend features a wide color range, an incredibly soft feel and yardage that goes on and on. Its unique fiber blend makes laundering a breeze and perfectly suited for easy care garments for both children and adults.

Contents:
52% Acrylic 40% Wool, 8% Nylon / Machine Wash, Lay Flat
Gauge:
20 sts=4″/US 7-8 needle
Yardage:
217 yards
Weight(s):
4 – Worsted

Vintage Baby

Vintage Baby is the latest addition to our best-selling Vintage line, featuring an even softer blend of machine washable fibers in a DK weight. The three-ply yarn has a slight sheen and is perfect for all your projects that need a gentle touch.

Contents:
52% Acrylic 40% Wool, 8% Nylon / Machine wash, inside out in cold water, gentle cylcle. Tumble dry on low.
Gauge:
5.5 sts = 1″; 22 sts & 28 rows = 4″ (10cm) / US6 needle
Yardage:
145 yards
Weight(s):
3 – DK

Vintage Baby Handpaint

Berroco Vintage Baby Handpaint is an extra special new arrival. Made from the same extra soft base as Berroco Vintage Baby, hand-painted in fresh, fun colorways. Each hank is unique so we recommend alternating skeins in your project.

Vintage Chunky

Contents:
52% Acrylic 40% Wool, 8% Nylon / Machine wash inside out in cold water, gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
3.5 sts=1″/US 10 needle
Yardage:
136 yards
Weight(s):
5 – Chunky

Vintage DK

Vintage DK joins Vintage, Vintage Chunky and Vintage Baby, a full range of incredibly soft yarns that are affordable and easy to launder, making them a fantastic choice for family garments. Made in Peru.

Vintage Sock

Vintage Sock joins our popular Vintage family of yarns! This machine wash blend features a wide color range, an incredibly soft feel, and yardage that goes on and on. Its unique fiber blend makes laundering a breeze and is perfectly suited for easy-care socks, garments, and accessories for both children and adults. Made in Peru.

Contents:
52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon / Machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
Gauge:
6.25-7.5 sts = 1″; 25-30 sts & 34-40 rows = 4″ (10cm) / US 2-4 needle
Yardage:
437 yards
Weight(s):
1 – Sock/Baby