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Colorburst
Skein Information - Yards 660.00 / Grams 200.00
Yarn Composition - 35% Acrylic, 65% Superwash Fine Merino
Yarn Weight Information - DK, Light Worsted
Stitches Per Inch
Knit: 23 sts x 29 rows = 4" // US Size 5 (3.75 mm)Crochet: 16 sc x 18 rows = 4" // US Size F-5 (3.75 mm)
Yarn Care - machine wash - normal, do not bleach, tumble dry - medium heat, do not iron
Turkish Delight - Designed by Rachel Brockman. A colorful shawl is a perfect accessory to brighten up cold winter days. Our Colorburst yarn self-shades into beautiful tones as you work, making the ‘color work’ as simple as can be! Turkish Delight uses two colors of Colorburst worked in a mosaic motif inspired by the tasty confection. The result is a show-stopping accessory you’ll want to wear all season.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length: 64”, Width (at widest edge): 36”
MATERIALS: Universal Yarn Colorburst (65% superwash fine merino, 35% acrylic; 200g/660 yds) • 119 Bursa (A) – 1 ball • 112 Romance (B) – 1 ball
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) 24” circular or longer (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers
GAUGE: 18 sts x 36 rows = 4” in garter st, Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES: This shawl is knit flat beginning at the tip and increasing to the widest edge. It is knit on the bias, and one stitch is increased every right side row. This shawl incoporates both garter stitch stripes and mosaic knitting. Only one color is used per row. Do not break yarn at color changes. Instead, twist the strands of yarn around one another on ever right side row, taking care not to twist too tightly. This pattern is both written and charted for your convenience. In this pattern, work all slipped stitches purlwise with yarn held to wrong side of work.
Painted Canvas Poncho - Designed by Rosann Fleischauer. This crochet poncho is a perfect canvas for the beautiful color shifts in Colorburst. Worked in Linen Stitch and featuring a clever construction method, this poncho is as simple to make as it is to wear. We love layering it over a breezy summer dress while the weather is warm, but it will keep you just as cozy during the cooler months. This multi-season garment is irresistible!
SIZES: XS/S (M/L, 1X/2X, 3X/4X), Shown in Small XS/S with approx. 3” of positive ease across Front Bust Width.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Front Bust Width: 17 (21, 25, 29)” See Pattern Notes when selecting a size., Back Length: 24¼ (24¼, 25¼, 25¼)”
MATERIALS: Universal Yarn Colorburst (65% superwash fine merino, 35% acrylic; 200g/660 yds) • 109 Spring – 3 (4, 5, 5) balls
Hook: US Size G/6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, 6 locking removable stitch markers, 10 fabric clips
GAUGE: 24 sts x 23 rows = 4” in Linen Stitch, Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES: This poncho features an oversized fit and allows for a generous amount of ease around the bust due to the open nature of the armholes. For best results, when selecting a size, divide your bust measurement in half. Then choose the size with the Front Bust Width closest to that measurement.
The Front and Back panels of this poncho are worked flat from side to side. Mattress stitch is used for joining the two panels.
Tropical Crochet Wrap
SIZES - Small (Large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS - Length: 67 (87)”, Width: 7½ (14¼)”
MATERIALS - Universal Yarn Colorburst • 105 Tropical Sunset – 1 (2) ball(s)
Hook: US Size G-6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle
Juniper Berry Shawl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS - Wingspan: 68½”, Depth at Center: 34¼”
MATERIALS - Universal Yarn Colorburst • 103 Aries – 1 ball
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) 32” circular or longer (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers
Dusk Poncho
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS - Rectangle Width: 27”, Rectangle Length: 40”, Assembled Width: 44”
MATERIALS - Universal Yarn Colorburst • 107 Lofoten – 2 balls
Needles: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” circular or longer (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle (cn)
Mermaid Shawl DK- Designed by Tori Gurbisz. Wrap yourself in cozy comfort with the Mermaid Shawl, an old favorite revisited in our Deluxe DK Superwash and Colorburst yarns! This striking pattern combines triangular and crescent construction for a beautiful shape that’s endlessly wearable. The solid upper portion is complemented by the striking slip stitch edging that creates the look of mermaid scales thanks to self-shading Colorburst. This shawl is excellent for year-round wear, keeping you cozy in any climate!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Wingspan: 66”; Depth at Center: 17¼”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash (100% superwash wool; 100g/284 yds) • 834 Cream (MC) – 2 balls
Universal Yarn Colorburst (65% superwash merino, 35% acrylic; 200g/660 yds) • 113 Chevron (CC) – 1 ball
Needles: US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 32-40” circular or longer (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers
PATTERN NOTES: This shawl is worked from the top down. For the Main Body of the shawl, 6 stitches are increased every right side row – 2 at each edge and 2 at the center. For the Edging, 6 stitches are still increased every right side row, except now the shaping changes to 3 at each edge.
In this pattern, work all slipped stitches purlwise with yarn held to the wrong side of work.
Ceres Sweater- Designed by Rachel Brockman. Cozy and colorful, Ceres is the perfect pullover for rainy days and chilly nights. A touch of texture and rolled stockinette hem add just the right amount of interest without distracting from the gorgeous color runs of our self-shading Colorburst yarn.
SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Shown in Small size with approx. 10” of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 38 (42¾, 45¾, 49½, 54, 58, 51¾, 64¾, 68½)”; Length: 20 (20½, 21, 22, 22½, 23, 24, 24½, 25)”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Colorburst (65% superwash merino, 35% acrylic; 200g/660 yds) • 120 Lollipop – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls
Needles: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32-40” circular or longer, and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, spare circular needle for three-needle bind-off
PATTERN NOTES: The body of this sweater is knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. The front and back are separated at the underarms and worked flat, separately. The shoulders are joined with the three-needle bind-off. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and knit in the round from the top down, though an option for seamed sleeves is also included. Stitches for the neckband are picked up and worked in the round. Colorburst is a yarn featuring color shifts. To ensure your project looks as close to the sample as possible when breaking and rejoining yarn, be sure to visually match the color at the point in which you’re rejoining yarn. This may require you to wind off yarn from the ball, but we promise the results are worth the effort.
Jamie Wrap - Designed by Universal Yarn Design Team. Versatile accessories are wonderful additions to your daily wardrobe. Jamie is a knit scarf that is wide enough to also be easily styled as a wrap. Just grab a shawl pin, and you’re good to go! This pattern is perfect for beginners looking to grow their skills, with a garter slip stitch texture worked throughout to create engaging bands of slipped stitches. Long repeats are designed specifically to showcase the stunning color shifts in our Colorburst yarn. The shawl pin used in photos is the Runa Pennacular Brooch by Jul Designs.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width: 10½”; Length: 60”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Colorburst 65% superwash fine merino, 35% acrylic; 200g / 660 yds)
• 104 Horizon – 1 ball
US Size 8 (5 mm) 32-40” circ (to accommodate large number of sts), or your preferred ndl for knitting flat or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers
PATTERN NOTES: This accessory is knit flat from the bottom up, working along the widest edge. Please note that this pattern is written to make the most of one skein of Colorburst. You may wish to unravel your swatch to use in the final piece. In this pattern, work all slipped stitches purlwise with the yarn held in back.
Hanasaku Yoke Pullover - Inspired by the stitch pattern used in one of our most popular accessories, the Hanasaku Yoke is a fabulous top-down sweater that’s lively and colorful. The relaxed fit with cropped sleeves and A-line shaping make this piece especially cozy. By combining our warm, woolly stash staple, Deluxe Worsted Superwash, with multicolored Colorburst and Bamboo Bloom Handpaints, we’ve created an exciting textural pattern that will bring you joy every time you wear it!
SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X); Shown in Small size with approx. 6” of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 33¾ (38¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51½, 55½, 58¾, 63½, 68)”; Length: 22 (22½, 23, 24, 24½, 25, 26, 26½, 26½)”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash (100% superwash wool; 100g/218 yds) • 719 Purplish Blue (MC) – 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls
Universal Yarn Colorburst (65% superwash fine merino, 35% acrylic; 200g/660 yds) • 114 Sunset (CC1) – 1 ball (all sizes)
Universal Yarn Bamboo Bloom Handpaints (48% rayon from bamboo, 44% wool, 8% acrylic; 100g/154 yds) • 316 Arigato (CC2) – 1 skein (all sizes)
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) 16” and 32-40” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” and 32-40” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (one unique marker to denote bor), stitch holders or waste yarn
PATTERN NOTES: This sweater is knit in the round from the top down. Slip Stitch and Wrapped sections using the contrast color yarns decorate the yoke. The body and sleeves are separated at the underarm. The Sleeves are worked flat and seamed at the underarms during finishing. The body is worked in the round.
In this pattern, work all slipped stitches purlwise unless otherwise indicated.
Ruby Shawl - Designed by Amy Gunderson. The Ruby Shawl DK is a real gem – and a new, lighter-weight version than the original version. After the bulky-weight version became a fast favorite among knitters, we knew a DK-weight version would be so perfect for autumn. Two harmonious shades of Colorburst are combined with solid-colored Deluxe DK Superwash to create gorgeous, textured stripes. Whether you choose classic shades as shown in the sample or something vivid and bold, we know you’ll love knitting this shawl.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width Across Top Edge: 76”; Depth In Center: 33½”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash (100% superwash wool; 100g/284 yds) • 841 Pomegranate Heather (A) – 2 balls
Universal Yarn Colorburst (65% superwash fine merino, 35% acrylic; 200g/660 yds) • 106 Earth & Sky (B) – 1 skein • 119 Bursa (C) – 1 skein
Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 40” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders
PATTERN NOTES: This shawl is worked modularly. Refer to the diagram for help in visualizing how it all goes together.
Café Cable Set - Designed by Aubrey Busek. Knit in warm yet seemingly weightless, self-shading Colorburst, the Café Cable Set will keep you cozy and comfortable throughout a gusty early spring! Wrap the scarf around your neck and pop the hat on top as you stroll to your favorite café for a cup of coffee, and knitting of course!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Scarf - Length: 68”; Width: 8”
Hat - Brim Circumference: 16½”; Stretches to approx 18½”; Length (excluding pom pom and with brim folded): 8”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Colorburst (65% superwash fine merino, 35% acrylic 200g/660 yds) • 118 Baltic – 1 ball
Needles: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight or your preferred ndl for knitting flat and 16” circular (for Hat) and set of dpns (or your preferred ndl for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, cable needle (cn), 3” pom pom maker
PATTERN NOTES: The Café Cable scarf is knit flat from the bottom up. The Café Cable hat is knit in the round from the bottom up. A pom pom is added as the finishing step. Please note that this pattern is written to make the most of one skein of Colorburst, and you can adjust the length of the scarf as desired.