contributed by Chrissy
As we are finally beginning to feel autumn’s nip in the air,
and we are looking ahead to frostier days, I am naturally dreaming of cozy
knitted sweaters and accessories. This
year, I am particularly drawn to one of Berroco’s newer yarns: Nanuk.
Years ago I was a big fan of Berroco’s Chinchilla yarn for
its soft, lush appearance and jewel-like tones. Nanuk shares some of these
qualities and even takes them a step further.
A wool and nylon blend, its look is woolier than Chinchilla, but no less
inviting. (Plus Nanuk doesn’t shed as you knit with it like the Chinchilla yarn
did!)
Nanuk evokes a sense of faux fur
that is irresistibly touchable. Think
warm; think snuggly. Take thoughts of
your favorite huggable teddy bear and then translate them into trim on hats,
scarves and vests, like the Cappuccino Sweater:
and the Caffe Vest (both featured in Berroco Pattern Book #314):
The texture also
makes a lovely addition to mixed fiber projects! Combine this with a sport
weight yarn as a carry-along for hats or scarves…mmmmm…I’m feeling warmer already!
As a tribute to Chinchilla, we knit up an easy scarf with just two balls of Nanuk. It's a free pattern!
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