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Berroco Vintage Chunky
Berroco Vintage Chunky takes the new favorite from Berroco and pumps it up for super speedy knitting and crochet. It is just as soft as the original Vintage and machine washable! Berroco Vintage Chunky knits up at 3.5 sts to the inch, so it's great for quick knits. It is featured in Berroco #302 Vintage & Vintage Chunky. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 50% Acrylic/40% Wool/10% Nylon
- Care:
- Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 100g/130yd
- Gauge:
- 3.5 sts = 1" on US 10, 3 sc = 1" on 10(J) hook
- Knitting Weight:
- Bulky
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Knits quickly (21)
- Good weight (20)
- Soft (20)
- Dyed evenly (17)
- Machine washable (17)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters (18)
- Hats (15)
- Scarves (15)
- Gloves (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (14), Parent (8), Artist (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (22)
Most Liked Positive Review
Perfect weight for kids' sweaters
Berocco's Vintage Chunky is great if you want a soft, machine-washable yarn that is quick-knitting. It is extremely evenly dyed and gauged (so much so that it could be VERY boring to knit a...Read complete review
Berocco's Vintage Chunky is great if you want a soft, machine-washable yarn that is quick-knitting. It is extremely evenly dyed and gauged (so much so that it could be VERY boring to knit a simple pattern).
Because it is soft, washable, affordable and warm, it's my favorite yarn for sweaters for my kids.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Reasonable quality
Careful knitting is required because every stitch shows in such a bulky, solid-colored yarn. A few of the skeins had weak sections of yarn that I do not typically see in commercial yarn, and...Read complete review
Careful knitting is required because every stitch shows in such a bulky, solid-colored yarn. A few of the skeins had weak sections of yarn that I do not typically see in commercial yarn, and which required me to undo partial rows. The yarn does not have a soft feel, although washing helps a bit. The heather colors (I bought dark gray) seemed courser than the solid colors. I made a cardigan, which is rather heavy but nice, as well as a zip-front vest. Both were quick to complete because of the bulky weight.. Although I usually have to use smaller needles to achieve the correct gauge, I actually had to go up a size for this yarn.
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Everything
Comments about Berroco Vintage Chunky:
Love Berocco. It's my go to yarn. I use it for everything.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
- Coarse
- Twists Up
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage Chunky:
Berroco for sweater but not the right dye lot. To far off to use it.
Love this yarn it is my favorite yarn to use for all projects
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage Chunky:
Knitting with this was lovely, I can't wait to use it again
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Economical
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
Cons
- Weak Sections
Best Uses
- Sweaters
- Vests
Comments about Berroco Vintage Chunky:
Careful knitting is required because every stitch shows in such a bulky, solid-colored yarn. A few of the skeins had weak sections of yarn that I do not typically see in commercial yarn, and which required me to undo partial rows. The yarn does not have a soft feel, although washing helps a bit. The heather colors (I bought dark gray) seemed courser than the solid colors. I made a cardigan, which is rather heavy but nice, as well as a zip-front vest. Both were quick to complete because of the bulky weight.. Although I usually have to use smaller needles to achieve the correct gauge, I actually had to go up a size for this yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage Chunky:
I would use this product for just about anything. The yarn has a great color selection, nice texture, and is nice to work with. It splits a little bit but other than that I haven't found anything wrong with the yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
Comments about Berroco Vintage Chunky:
First I bought this yarn in Dauglas Fir to knit a gift hat for an 18 years young man. Simple 1x1 ribbed pattern came out beautiful, even, thick, and soft. The recipient said it is perfect. I came back for another scane of Dauglas Fir to knit another hat for my much older friend. The color looks so nice with hazel eyes. I liked this yarn enough to buy another color, this time in Black Cherry, to knit a hat for myself. I have not received it yet, but I am sure it's a hit! It is a real pleasure to work with this yarn. It is soft and knits quickly. I think it is best to be used for hats and scarfs, but it also would make a wonderful thick overcoat. I am curently knitting one from Cascade 128 superwash chunky, and I am much less impressed with that, because it splits and I already can see the lints appearance. Cascade 128 is much more expensive, but it feels like a cotton ball, soft and splitty. And I never complain about splitting. I have been knitting for over 40 years, and I am sorry I did not know about Berroco Vintage before I bought Cascade 128! I am also a loose knitter, so I use #8 needles for the both yarns. Thank you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage Chunky:
This is a great go-to yarn. It's soft, it knits up quick, it feels good, it knits up beautifully, is machine washable in cold water.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Berroco Vintage Chunky:
This yarn has a wonderful loft and knits up beautifully. I've used it before in colorway Tidepool and was so happy with the results I bought enough for a second sweater in colorway Snow Day. I would definitely use it again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Stretches
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage Chunky:
Made seed stitch pillows with this yarn and now my three nieces want them so I will be buying more of this yarn. Love the vintage feel of the yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bulky But Lightweight
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- No shedding
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage Chunky:
The Sylvi pattern I was using called for a bulky yarn, but I was making it for someone in Florida so I needed a lightweight bulky. The Vintage Chunky by Berroco was perfect! Bulky but not heavy, and great stitch definition.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Bulky but not heavy - perfect!
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