THIS KIT IS A PRE-ORDER (see details below)
Bente is a super soft & squishy blanket made using one color of . It also works up relatively quickly on 8mm/US11 needles. The painterly colour effects come from working from two balls simultaneously (don't worry, it's easy). Our kits are available in both a throw size and a baby blanket size (see modifications below), since the yarn is machine washable. color change throughout the blanket.
NOTE: the colour in Berroco's photos aren't completely accurate. Please choose your colour based on the pictures of the yarn balls.
Skill Level: Intermediate-Beginner (after scarves). ( is an extremely easy form of colour knitting and only involves slipping stitches from the left needle to the right.
Skills: Knit, slipping stitches, following a pattern, alternating balls of yarn (carrying yarn up the side/stripes)
Size
- Approximately 52" / 132 cm wide x 62" / 157.5 cm long
- To make a baby blanket size (approx 35" x 40") cast on 113 sts.
Gauge
When checking your tension do so with WET BLOCKING to get the most accurate stitch gauge.
- 13 sts and 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch
The Yarn
is a super soft, light & happy bulky weight yarn. It stripes by itself, with bold colors flowing. It has a chainette construction which makes it feel deliciously airy and weightless. The consruction is also respinsible for it's very generous 240m yardage - the same amount of a typical bulky weight yarn would normally be about 100m to 125m. Wizard is also machine washable, so it's great for all kinds of projects including blankets, sweaters, hats, scarves, mitts - even a cozy pair of -slipper-socks!
- 85% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon
- 100g/240m (264 yds)
- Bulky Weight
- 6mm to 6.5mm/US 10 to 10.5 needles
- 6.5mm/K crochet hook
- Knitting Gauge: 14-16 sts & 20-23 rows = 4" (10cm)
- Crochet Gauge: 13 sc & 16 rows = 4" (10cm)
- Machine wash separately in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.Made in Italy
Kit Includes:
- : 8 Balls (shown in 2933 Apatite, but we suggest you choose colour based on the photo of the yarn ball)
Kit DOES NOT include:
- (or longer)
Pre-Order
These kits as a special-order and we aren’t stocking them in the store on a regular basis - you have the option to order it any time (it will be available to purchase as long as the manufacturer makes it available to us). Your kit will ship or be available for pick-up once it arrives, and we will contact you. If you need your kit for a specific date please let us know and we can find out if it’s feasible.
