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Berroco Aero Yarn Review & A BIG Giveaway!

August 13, 2018 2 Comments

Yarn & prizes provided for review & giveaway by Berroco. Opinions are my own.

Learn about Berroco Aero yarn, made of a light and lofty blend of alpaca, nylon, and wool. This yarn works up quickly with larger knitting needles and crochet hooks. The vivid color combinations work well with easy projects.
What if Lisa Frank had designed a yarn color? Well, I think Berroco yarns has the answer with one of their newest yarns, Aero, and its Aurora Borealis colorway. The whimsical fade of the yarn back and forth among yellow, green, blue and purple is makes working on otherwise-simple projects more engaging. Aero’s larger gauge coupled with its lightweight feel brings a lot to the knit and crochet table, especially for folks looking to work with a yarn that’s a bit different than what you might be used to. This alpaca, nylon & wool blend yarn is constructed in a tubular shape, giving it a lower density but larger gauge at the same time. If you’re looking to mix things up in your stash, Berroco’s Aero yarn is worth a closer look!

Learn about Berroco Aero yarn, made of a light and lofty blend of alpaca, nylon, and wool. This yarn works up quickly with larger knitting needles and crochet hooks. The vivid color combinations work well with easy projects.
Learn about Berroco Aero yarn, made of a light and lofty blend of alpaca, nylon, and wool. This yarn works up quickly with larger knitting needles and crochet hooks. The vivid color combinations work well with easy projects.
Berroco’s Aero yarn is ideal for simple projects. For one, it’s currently available in 8 vivid, variegated colorways, many of which feature ombre-like effects or contrasting colors that help make basic accessories sing. For another, the recommended needle and hook sizes are 9 mm (that’s a US 13 needle and US M hook), which gives your work a bigger gauge so it can come together quickly. Quick project lovers rejoice – this yarn is for you!

Learn about Berroco Aero yarn, made of a light and lofty blend of alpaca, nylon, and wool. This yarn works up quickly with larger knitting needles and crochet hooks. The vivid color combinations work well with easy projects.
Learn about Berroco Aero yarn, made of a light and lofty blend of alpaca, nylon, and wool. This yarn works up quickly with larger knitting needles and crochet hooks. The vivid color combinations work well with easy projects.

The Yarn: Berroco Aero

Colorway pictured: Aurora Borealis 8104
Skein details:
 50g (1.75 oz.) skeins / 164 yds / 150 m / 65% Alpaca, 28% Nylon, 7% Wool / DK weight
Knitting needles: US 13, 9 mm / 12 stitches & 16 rows over 4 inches (10 cm)
Crochet hook: US M, 9 mm / 10 sc & 11 rows over 4 inches (10 cm)
Cons: The name Aero is spot on for this yarn. Some folks might need a moment to adapt to working with a yarn this airy.
Pros: It’s different! If you’re looking to try a new kind of yarn, this is a refreshing, fun option. And it comes in a bunch of great, variegated colors that do the hard (color)work for you.
Pattern Ideas: This is a great yarn for accessories and lighter sweaters. The Classic Slouchy Beanie pattern is a great pick for knitters, and crocheters might like to try this as a colorful Round Granny Cushion!

Learn about Berroco Aero yarn, made of a light and lofty blend of alpaca, nylon, and wool. This yarn works up quickly with larger knitting needles and crochet hooks. The vivid color combinations work well with easy projects.

Enter the Giveaway

Ok, so you’re wondering what’s so BIG about this month’s giveaway, right? Well, instead of our usual skein or two of yarn, Berroco has generously agreed to send one lucky winner a bunch of things! The winner will get the Berroco Aero knitting pattern book, a Berroco tote bag, and a project quantity (so enough Aero yarn to make an entire project) of Aero in her choice of color. Pretty awesome!

 If you’re on mobile, you’ll need to click a button that takes you to the entry page. If you’re on the desktop site, you’re all good to go right here! Open to US only.

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Learn about Berroco Aero yarn, made of a light and lofty blend of alpaca, nylon, and wool. This yarn works up quickly with larger knitting needles and crochet hooks. The vivid color combinations work well with easy projects.

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Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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  1. Carol ann Rausch

    August 19, 2018 at 8:24 am

    Wow, Your new yarn is beautiful

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  2. Carol ann Rausch

    August 19, 2018 at 8:25 am

    Aero is such a beautiful yarn. Looks so soft and the colors are great!

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Pictured is the wrong side of a large primary color intarsia swatch I knit for an upcoming design in @brooklyntweed Arbor. When I pulled it from my studio, I thanked my former self for talking the time to knit, weave in ends, & block a clean swatch already. As critical as they are, I’m excited to not have to make one today. I’ll advocate for swatching all day long, but I won’t pretend it’s like the funnest step in the process! 😆🧶
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