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.
Lucca
A soft and buttery cotton and cashmere yarn. Beautiful stitch definition and soft drape makes this a perfect luxury yarn. Made in Italy
Ball Weight: 1.75 oz / 50 g
Ball Length: 156 yds / 143 m
Knitting Gauge: 5 sts = 1″ – 20 sts & 28 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size: 7 (US) / 4.5 mm
Crochet Gauge: 4.25 sc = 1″ – 17 sc & 19 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Hook Size: 7 (US) / 4.5 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 50% Cashmere, 50% Cotton
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
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.
Made in Peru 
Ball Weight: 1.75 oz / 50 g
Ball Length: 124 yds / 113 m
Knitting Gauge: 5.25-5.5 sts = 1″; 21-22 sts & 28-29 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: F (US) / 3.75 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 100% Pima Cotton
Yarn Wash Info: Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
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 vesion of Remix, as well as Remix Chunky. Remix is eco-friendly.
Made in France
Ball Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Ball Length: 216 yds / 198 m
Knitting Gauge: 4.25 sts = 1″; 17 sts & 23 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size: 8(US) / 5 mm
Crochet Gauge: 3.5 sc = 1″; 14 sc & 18 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Hook Size: 8-H(US) / 5 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen
Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash. Lay flat to dry.
Remix Chunky
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 vesion of Remix, as well as Remix Chunky.
Made in France
Ball Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Ball Length: 216 yds / 198 m
Knitting Gauge: 4.25 sts = 1″; 17 sts & 23 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size: 8(US) / 5 mm
Crochet Gauge: 3.5 sc = 1″
14 sc & 18 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Hook Size: 8-H(US) / 5 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen
Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash. Lay flat to dry.
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:
100% Nylon / Hand wash in lukewarm water with mild soap. Lay flat to dry. Dry clean when mixing colors.
Gauge:
5.5 sts=1″/US 5 needle
Yardage:
432 yards
Weight(s):
Fingering
Sesame
Wool, acrylic, cotton, and nylon come together for a colorful yarn flecked with color and texture. Pop your finished knit or crochet creations in the washing machine for easy care! Made in Italy
Ball Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Ball Length: 230 yds / 210 m
Knitting Gauge: 4.75-5 sts = 1″; 19-20 sts & 25-26 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size: 7-8 (US) / 4.5-5 mm
Crochet Gauge: 4.25 sc = 1″; 17 sc & 21 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Hook Size: 7 (US) / 4.5 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 43% Wool, 39% Acrylic, 9% Cotton, 9% Nylon
Yarn Wash Info: For best results, place garment in a mesh wash bag, machine wash separately in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
Sox
Berroco Sox is a superb woolen sock yarn that patterns all by itself as you knit your socks in the round. One 100 gram ball makes a pair. Choose from an assortment of engineered color patterns. Made in Italy
Ball Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Ball Length: 440 yds / 406 m
Gauge:
7.5 sts = 1″
30 sts & 40 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size: 2 (US) / 2.75 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon
Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash. Lay flat to dry.
Spree
Using an impressionistic spray-effect dye technique, this yarn features a lot of color dappled throughout the ball. Made of wool and cotton, this is a perfect all-season yarn.
Made in Italy
Ball Weight: 1.75 oz / 50 g
Ball Length: 142 yds / 130 m
Knitting Gauge: 5.25-5.75 sts = 1″; 21-23 sts & 28-29 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size: 5-6 (US) / 3.75-4 mm
Crochet Gauge: 5 sc = 1″; 20 sc & 24 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Hook Size: G (US) / 4 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 56% Wool, 44% Cotton
Yarn Wash Info: Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry
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
Ball Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Ball Length :295 yds / 270 m
Knitting Gauge: 5-5.25 sts = 1″; 20-21 sts & 28-30 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size: 6-7 (US) / 4-4.5 mm
Crochet Gauge: 4.75 sc = 1″; 19 sc & 22 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Hook Size:7 (US) / 4.5 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 47% Cotton, 44% Acrylic, 9 % Nylon
Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash separately in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
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):
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
Ball Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Ball Length: 145 yds / 133 m
Knitting Gauge: 3.5 sts = 1″ on size 10.5 US / 6.5 mm needles; 14 sts & 20 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Crochet Gauge: 3 sc = 1″ on size K US / 6.5 mm hook; 12 sc & 14 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Yarn Fiber Info: 100% Superwash Wool
Yarn Wash Info: For best results, place garment in a mesh wash bag, machine wash separately in cold water on delicate cycle. Tumble dry on low.
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):
Fingering
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% Acrulic 40% Wool, 8% Nylon / Machine Wash, Lay Flat
Gauge:
20 sts=4″/US 7-8 needle
Yardage:
217 yards
Weight(s):
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.
Made in Peru
Ball Weight: 1.75 oz / 50 g
Ball Length: 145 yds / 133 m
Knitting Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1″; 22 sts & 28 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size: 6 (US) / 4 mm
Crochet Gauge: 4.5 sc = 1″; 18 sc & 24 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Hook Size: G (US) / 4 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon
Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash, inside out in cold water, gentle cylcle. Tumble dry on low.
Vintage Chunky
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. Made in Peru
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):
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
Hank Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Hank Length: 290 yds / 265 m
Knitting Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1″; 22 sts & 28 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size: 6 (US) / 4 mm
Crochet Gauge: 4.5 sc = 1″; 18 sc & 24 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Hook Size: 6(G) (US) / 4 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon
Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash inside out in cold water, gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry.
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
Ball Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Ball Length: 437 yds / 400 m
Knitting Gauge: 6.25-7.5 sts = 1″; 25-30 sts & 34-40 rows = 4″ (10cm)
Needle Size: 2-4 (US) / 2.75-3.5 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon
Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.