If you follow us on social media or subscribe to our weekly newsletter, you may have noticed some of my pattern compilations. I love digging through Ravelry to find patterns I think will shine with the yarns we carry—and then doing the yarn math so you don’t have to!
Today, I’m bringing all of my suggestions together for Pascuali’s Pinta yarn.
Before we dive in, I want to share a bit about my thought process, because it shapes what ends up on these lists:
- I tend to feature a lot of garment patterns, because that’s what I love to knit. And ideally, every garment pattern I feature is size inclusive—meaning the finished measurements go up to at least 60 inches at the chest. This is something I’ve become more intentional about since I’ve owned a yarn shop. I’ve heard the same sentiment again and again: that non–size-inclusive designers aren’t meeting the needs of the people who want to knit and, therefore, are not good designers. I agree.
- I also try to make sure every compilation includes a mix of designers, including queer designers and Canadian designers.
- And finally, I try not to include designers whose values don’t align with mine and with our shop. Designers who hold hateful or transphobic views won’t be featured. I’ll be honest: I don’t know everything about every designer I highlight, and I know I can make mistakes. If you ever see a designer included who you believe holds harmful or hateful values that I’m not aware of, please speak up—consider it a chance for me (and all of us) to learn.
Now, let’s get into Pinta.
Pinta is one of my favourite yarns in the shop -- though, I am a bit biased and love all the yarns in the shop!
Pascuali’s Pinta is a fingering-weight yarn made from 60% extrafine merino, 20% mulberry silk, and 20% ramie, creating a really lovely balance of softness and comfort with a subtle, refined sheen—and the kind of strength you want when you’re knitting something you’ll actually wear (and keep wearing).
While Pinta was originally conceived as a sock yarn, it doesn’t stop there. That merino-silk-ramie blend gives it the durability and structure to work beautifully for garments and accessories that need both drape and long-lasting wear.
And the best part? Pinta is designed with sustainability in mind—supporting a more natural, lower-waste way to knit, including the idea that it won’t need frequent washing thanks to its natural properties.
Pinta is perfect for socks (obviously!), lightweight sweaters & shawls, spring tops, and babywear.
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Pullovers
Pearly Beach by Meiju Kallio
| Size | Bust Size (in) | Bust Size (cm) | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| 2XS | 26 | 66 | 5 | $103.75 |
| XS | 34 | 86 | 6 | $124.50 |
| S | 36.5 | 93 | 6 | $124.50 |
| M | 39.25 | 100 | 6 | $124.50 |
| L | 44 | 112 | 7 | $145.25 |
| XL | 47.25 | 120 | 7 | $145.25 |
| 2XL | 50.5 | 128 | 8 | $166.00 |
| 3XL | 54 | 137 | 8 | $166.00 |
| 4XL | 58 | 147 | 9 | $186.75 |
| 5XL | 62 | 157 | 10 | $207.50 |
So Basic Sweater by Maxim Cyr 🍁
| Size | Finished Chest Circumference (in) | Finished Chest Circumference (cm) | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| XS | 33.5 | 84 | 6 | $124.50 |
| S | 37.5 | 94 | 6 | $124.50 |
| M | 41.5 | 104 | 7 | $145.25 |
| L | 45.5 | 114 | 7 | $145.25 |
| XL | 49.5 | 124 | 8 | $166.00 |
| 2XL | 53.5 | 134 | 9 | $186.75 |
| 3XL | 57.5 | 144 | 10 | $207.50 |
| 4XL | 61.5 | 154 | 11 | $228.25 |
| 5XL | 65.5 | 164 | 12 | $249.50 |
Summer Tanks & Tees
Daring by Meiju Kallio
| Size | Bust Size (in) | Bust Size (cm) | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| 1 | 29.5-33.5 | 75-85 | 4 | $62.25 |
| 2 | 33.5-37.5 | 85-95 | 5 | $83.00 |
| 3 | 41.25 | 105 | 5 | $103.75 |
| 4 | 45.25 | 115 | 6 | $124.50 |
| 5 | 49.25 | 125 | 7 | $145.25 |
| 6 | 53-57 | 135-145 | 8 | $166.00 |
| 7 | 61 | 155 | 9 | $186.75 |
Iris Top by Andrea Gaughan
| Size | Full Bust Size (in) | Full Bust Size (cm) | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| A | 30 | 75 | 2 | $41.50 |
| B | 34 | 85 | 3 | $62.25 |
| C | 38 | 95 | 3 | $62.25 |
| D | 42 | 105 | 3 | $62.25 |
| E | 46 | 115 | 3 | $62.25 |
| F | 50 | 125 | 4 | $83.00 |
| G | 54 | 135 | 4 | $83.00 |
| H | 58 | 145 | 4 | $83.00 |
| I | 62 | 155 | 5 | $103.75 |
| J | 66 | 165 | 5 | $103.75 |
Mist Cami by Linda Skuja (Crochet)
Photos © Linda Skuja
| Size | Bust Size (in) | Bust Size (cm) | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| XS | 30 | 76 | 4 | $83.00 |
| S | 34 | 86 | 4 | $83.00 |
| M | 38 | 96 | 6 | $124.50 |
| L | 42 | 106 | 6 | $124.50 |
| XL | 46 | 116 | 6 | $124.50 |
| 2XL | 50 | 127 | 6 | $124.50 |
| 3XL | 54 | 137 | 8 | $166.00 |
| 4XL | 58 | 147 | 8 | $166.00 |
| 5XL | 62 | 157 | 8 | $166.00 |
Tonight Top by Lily Kate France
| Size | Bust Size (in) | Bust Size (cm) | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| 1 | 28-30 | 71-76 | 3 | $62.25 |
| 2 | 32-34 | 81-86 | 4 | $83.00 |
| 3 | 36-38 | 91-97 | 4 | $83.00 |
| 4 | 40-42 | 102-107 | 4 | $83.00 |
| 5 | 44-46 | 112-117 | 5 | $103.75 |
| 6 | 48-50 | 122-127 | 5 | $103.75 |
| 7 | 52-54 | 132-137 | 5 | $103.75 |
| 8 | 56-58 | 142-147 | 6 | $124.50 |
| 9 | 60-62 | 152-157 | 6 | $124.50 |
Isabel Top by The Knit Purl Girl
| Size | Chest Measurement (in) | Chest Measurement (cm) | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| A | 29.5-31.5 | 75-80 | 3 | $62.25 |
| B | 31.5-33.5 | 80-85 | 3 | $62.25 |
| C | 33.5-35.5 | 85-90 | 4 | $83.00 |
| D | 35.5-37.5 | 90-95 | 4 | $83.00 |
| E | 37.5-39.25 | 95-100 | 4 | $83.00 |
| F | 39.25-41.25 | 100-105 | 4 | $83.00 |
| G | 41.25-43.25 | 105-110 | 4 | $83.00 |
| H | 43.25-45.25 | 110-115 | 4 | $83.00 |
| I | 45.25-47.25 | 115-120 | 5 | $103.75 |
| J | 47.25-49.25 | 120-125 | 5 | $103.75 |
| K | 49.25-51.25 | 125-130 | 5 | $103.75 |
| L | 51.25-53.25 | 130-135 | 5 | $103.75 |
| M | 53.25-55 | 135-140 | 5 | $103.75 |
| N | 55-57 | 140-145 | 5 | $103.75 |
| O | 57-59 | 145-150 | 6 | $124.50 |
| P | 59-61 | 150-155 | 6 | $124.50 |
| Q | 61-63 | 155-160 | 6 | $124.50 |
| R | 63-65 | 160-165 | 6 | $124.50 |
Accessories
Nettie Scarf by Lily Kate France
| Size | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| One Size | 2 | $41.50 |
Baby Knits
Bow Snug Baby Jacket by Pascuali
| Age | No. of Skeins Needed (MC + CC) | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| 0-2 months | 2 + 1 | $62.25 |
| 3-6 months | 2 + 1 | $62.25 |
| 7-12 months | 2 + 1 | $62.25 |
| 13-18 months | 2 + 1 | $62.25 |
| 19-24 months | 3 + 2 | $103.75 |
Sproutlette Dress by Tanis Lavelle
| Age | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| 0-6 months | 2 | $41.50 |
| 6-12 months | 2 | $41.50 |
| 12-18 months | 3 | $62.25 |
Socks
Striped Ankle Socks by Pascuali
Photos © Pascuali Collezioni
| Size | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| One Size | 1 | $20.75 |
After Hours Socks by Lily Kate France
| Size | No. of Skeins Needed | Cost of Yarn (CAD, before tax) |
| All 3 Sizes | 2 | $41.50 |
Final Thoughts
Pinta is one of those yarns that makes the whole process feel special — from winding the skein to casting off the last stitch. Whether you're drawn to the silk sheen, the sustainability aspect, or just the fact that it knits up beautifully into almost anything, there's a lot to love here.
I hope this list gives you a starting point (or a very long queue addition). As always, if you have questions about meterage, colourways, or whether Pinta is right for your project, we're happy to help — in store or online.
Happy knitting! 🧶
–Meg, Owner of Stitch & Knit Dartmouth
Have you knit with Pinta yet? What are you planning on casting on next?
All of the patterns featured in this post are available in-store through the Ravelry Local Yarn Shop Program. Ask us in-store to purchase any of these patterns.
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