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Souffle
49% Acrylic, 34% Wool, 17% Baby Alpaca
54 yds per ball
Gauge = 2 sts to 1"
17 (US) / 12.75 mm
Hand wash. Lay flat to dry.

Knit up Gillings in Souffle. The pattern is found in Berroco Booklet #310 and is available at the Yarn Mart. The yarn stripes up beautifully and there is a cool zipper detail on the Raglan shoulder. The sweater is available in sizes 40" to 60" and calls for 540 to 918 yards depending on size. It will knit up quick and with the bulky weight yarn, it will keep you warm without a coat.

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Peruvia Quick100% Peruvian Highland Wool103 yds per hank
Gauge = 3 sts to 1"
11 (US) / 8 mm
Hand wash. Lay flat to dry.

Nimbus, a free pattern from Berroco, makes an elegant addition to any wardrobe. The finished measurements of the closed bust of this sweater range from 32" to 52" and calls for 515 to 1030 yards. The Yarn Mart has Peruvia Quick in an array of colors from black, brown, and gray to orange, green, and pink. With a turtleneck and a pair of jeans or a skirt, tights and long sleeve t-shirt, you would feel at home in the sweater at a football game or a business meeting. Plus who doesn't like a cool button to add some pizazz in your day.