This chart describes all the Bergere de France yarns giving the weight of the yarns, the needle size range, the number of stitches and rows for a 10cm tension square and the length of yarn on a ball.

Aromalaine is a pure wool yarn embedded with microcapsules containing essential oil of Niaouli. Attached to the surface of the fibers, some microcapsules are crushed whenever you knit or wear the yarn: their precious active ingredients are released into the surrounding air. The microcapsules remain active through at least 20 wash cycles.

Use any patterns designed for Magic yarn

Aromalaine is a pure Woolmark wool, safely machine-washable in lukewarm water (30°C/86°F).

Alaska yarn is mix of 50% unshrinkable worsted wool, and 50% Acrylic, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 55 metres of this yarn. Use 5.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 15 stitches and 20 rows .

Machine wash at 40 degrees

Typically for a jersey sweater
Kids age 8 - 8 balls
Woman size S - 14 balls
Man size M - 17 balls

Just arrived - a brand new yarn from Bergere de France - Angel yarn is a mix of 44% polyamide, 32% acrylic and 24% mohair, supplied in a range of of ten lovely new colours. Each 25g ball provides 275 metres of this soft yarn in colours Glacon, Framboise, Moka, Khol, Pave, Granny, Mousse, Violette, Cramoisi, and Corvette. Ideal for knitting shawls, wraps or scarves.

Hand wash at 30 degrees

Typically for a jersey sweater
Woman size S - 6 balls

Annecy yarn is a mix of 50% Tencel, 32% acrylic and 50% acrylic, supplied in a range of of thirteen lovely colours. Each 50g ball provides 150 metres of this yarn in colours Paquerette, Iris, Volubilis, Viola, Phlox, Jolibois, Tremiere, Cesame, Fenquil, Grisard, Spa, Lac, and Ebene. Use 3mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 26 stitches and 34 rows .

Hand wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 2.5 or 3mm

Typically uses 10 balls for women's sweater size M

Baltic yarn is mix of 60% Acrylic, and 40% polyamide supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 80 metres. Use 5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 15 stitches and 22 rows .

Machine wash at 30 degrees

Typically for a sweater
Kids age 8 - 8 balls
Woman size S - 13 balls
Man size M - 16 balls

Barisienne yarn is 100% Acrylic, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 140 metres of this yarn. Use 3.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 22 stitches and 30 rows .

Machine wash at 40 degrees.
Needles: 3 - 3.5mm

Typically for a jersey sweater
Kids age 8 - 5 balls
Woman size S - 9 balls
Man size M - 11 balls

Baronval yarn is a mix of 60% unshrinkable worsted wool, and 40% acrylic, supplied in a range of of ten different shades. Each 50g ball provides 125 metres of this yarn.

Use 3.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 22 stitches and 29 rows .

Hand wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 2.5 or 3mm

Bergereine yarn is mix of 50% unshrinkable worsted wool and 50% Cotton, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 95 metres of this yarn. Use 4mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 21 stitches and 28 rows.

Machine washable at 30 degrees

Typically for a jersey sweater
Kids age 8 - 8 balls
Woman size S - 13 balls
Man size M - 15 balls

Bergerelle yarn is a mix of 80% Cotton, and 20% worsted wool, supplied in a range of of ten colours. Each 50g ball provides 360 metres of this yarn in colours.

Use 3mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 26 stitches and 35 rows .

Machine wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 2.5 or 3mm

Minimum quantity for a jersey
Women's size M is 5 balls.

Berlaine yarn is 100% unshrinkable worsted wool, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 90 metres of this yarn. Use 3.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 22 stitches and 26 rows .

This yarn is machine washable at 40 degrees.

Typically for a jersey sweater
Kids age 8 - 7 balls
Woman size S - 12 balls
Man size M - 15 balls

Bergere de France Caline yarn is mix of 60% acrylic, 20% worsted wool and 20%polyamide, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 180 metres of this yarn.

Typically 9 balls for a womans jersey size M

Ciboulette yarn is a mix of 75% acrylic, and 25% worsted wool supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 230 metres of this yarn. Use 2.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 31 stitches and 42 rows .

Hand wash at 30 degrees

Use 2 or 2.5mm needles

Minimum quantity for a jersey
Women's size M uses 8 balls.

Bergere de France Coton Fifty yarn is a mix of 50% cotton and 50% acrylic, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 140 metres of this yarn. Use 3mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 26 stitches and 37 rows .
This yarn is machine washable at 30 degrees

Needles: 2.5 - 3mm


Typically for a jersey sweater
Woman size 2 - 11 balls

Bergere de France Coton Mercerise yarn is 100% cotton, supplied in 100g balls which gives approximately 565 metres of this yarn. Use 2mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 38 stitches and 50 rows .

Machine wash at 30 degrees.
Needles: 2mm

Coton a Tricoter yarn is 100% mercerised cotton, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 100 metres of this yarn. Use 2mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 31 stitches and 41 rows .

Machine wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 2mm

Bergere de France Cotons Nature Organic yarn is 100% organic cotton, supplied three different weights in 50g balls. This yarn is organic with no chemical treatment and undyed natural colour.

Pictured here is the free pattern in this months 'The Knitter' magazine for a raglan sleeved jumper. This light jumper designed by Bergere de France, is ideal for the cooler spring days and feels wonderful next to the skin. It is knitted in Cotons Nature Organic, a 100% organic cotton in undyed natural colour that is produced without chemical treatment. It is ideal for summer garments and for baby clothes, it is machine washable at 30 degrees C.

Raglan sleeves and a soft kneckline give this jumper a feminine shape, while vertical panels of eyelet stitches produce a pleasing pattern.

Doussine yarn is mix of 20% Worsted wool, 50% Polyamide Nylon, and 30% Acrylic, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 160 metres of this yarn. Use 3.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 15 stitches and 20 rows .

Hand wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 3 - 3.5mm




Typically for a jersey sweater
Kids age 8 - 7 balls
Woman size S - 11 balls
Man size M - 14 balls

Eclair yarn is a mix of 74% acrylic, 14% mohair, 9% worsted wool, and 3% lurex, supplied on a 50g ball which provides 105 metres of this yarn in nine colour mixes.

Erize yarn is a mix of 60% cotton and 40% viscose, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 140 metres of this yarn. Thanks to its glow and its glossy highlights, this yarn offers a sophisticated look that is the perfect partner for Bergere spring designs. Erize is both luminous to look at and exceptionally soft to touch.

Bergere de France Esterelle yarn is 100% mercerised cotton, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 150 metres of this yarn. Use 3mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 28 stitches and 36 rows. Machine wash at 30 degrees



Typically for a jersey sweater
Woman size 2 (S) - 11 balls

Bergere de France Etincelle yarn is 100% polyamide, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 120 metres of this yarn. Use 4mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 24 stitches and 34 rows. Machine wash at 30 degrees



Typically for a jersey sweater
Woman size 2 (S) - 12 balls

Fantasia yarn is 100% polyester, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 105 metres of this yarn. Use 4mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 21 stitches and 27 rows .

Machine wash at 30 degrees


Typically for a jersey sweater
Kids age 8 - 8 balls
Woman size S - 13 balls
Man size M - 17 balls

Ideal yarn is mix of 40% Worsted Wool, 30% Acrylic, 30% Polyamide supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 125 metres of this yarn. Use 3.5 mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 24 stitches and 31 rows .

This yarn is machine washable at 40 degrees.

Typically for a jersey sweater
Woman size S - 11 balls

Irland yarn is mix of 80% Worsted wool, 13% Acrylic and 7% Viscose supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 70 metres of this yarn. Use 4.5 mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 19 stitches and 25 rows .

This yarn is machine washable at 40 degrees.

Typically for a jersey sweater
Kids age 8 - 8 balls
Woman size S - 14 balls
Man size M - 17 balls

Jaspee yarn is mix of 80% Acrylic, and 20% Worsted wool supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 95 metres of this yarn. Use 4 mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 19 stitches and 26 rows . This yarn is machine washable at 30 degrees.
Needles: 3.5 - 4mm

Typically for a jersey sweater
Woman size M - 11 balls

Bergere de France Lima yarn is mix of 80% unshrinkable worsted wool and 20%alpaca, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 110 metres of this yarn.

Typically 12 balls for a womans jersey size M

Bergere de France Lurex yarn is mix of 62% metallic polyester and 38% polyamide, supplied in 25g balls which gives approximately 650 metres of this yarn.

Magic yarn is mix of 50% unshrinkable worsted wool, and 50% acrylic supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 80 metres of this yarn. Use 5.5 mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 19 stitches and 25 rows .

This yarn is machine washable at 30 degrees
Needles: 5-5.5mm
Length: approx 80m

Typically for jersey sweater
woman size s 13 balls

Mirage yarn is a mix of 20% polyamide, 40% cotton and 40% acrylic, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 145 metres of this yarn. Contrasting slubs add texture and an attractive vatiegated look. The range of soft shades is perfect for spring fashions, bringing elegance, freshness, and a natural appeal.

Natura yarn is mix of 50% alpaca and 50% worsted wool, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 40 metres of this yarn. Use 7mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 12 stitches and 16 rows .

Hand wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 6 or 7mm

Typically for a jersey
Woman size M 18 balls

Planete yarn is mix of 82% acrylic and 18% worsted wool, supplied in 100g balls which gives approximately 70 metres of this yarn. Use 6mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 15 stitches and 19 rows .

Petillante yarn is mix of 72% acrylic and 21% polyester and 7% metalised polyestr, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 155 metres of this yarn. Use 3.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 24 stitches and 30 rows .

Pompons yarn is a mix of 47% polyamide, 43% acrylic and 10% worsted wool supplied on a 50g ball which provides 90 metres of this yarn in a variety of colours. Use 5.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 14 stitches and 20 rows .

Machine wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 5 and 5.5mm

Sirene yarn is 100% polyamidel, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 190 metres of this yarn. Use 2.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 31 stitches and 44 rows .

Machine wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 2 or 2.5mm

Typically for a jersey
Woman size M - 12 balls

Sonara yarn is 100% polyamidel, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 190 metres of this yarn. Use 2.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 31 stitches and 44 rows .

Machine wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 2 or 2.5mm

Typically for a jersey
Woman size M - 12 balls

Sport yarn is mix of 51% Wool, and 49% Acrylic, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 90 metres of this yarn.
Use 4mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 20 stitches and 26 rows .

Hand wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 3.5 - 4mm

Typically for a jersey sweater
Kids age 8 - 8 balls
Woman size S - 13 balls
Man size M - 15 balls

Teddy yarn is a 100% polyamide, supplied on a 50g ball which provides 80 metres of this yarn in a variety of colours. Use 5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 14 stitches and 23 rows .

Machine wash at 30 degrees
Needles: 5mm

Toison yarn is mix of 20% Worsted wool, 77% Acrylic, 3% Polyamide Nylon, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 70 metres of this yarn. Use 6mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 12 stitches and 19 rows .

Machine wash at 40 degrees


Typically for a jersey sweater
Kids age 8 - 6 balls
Woman size S - 10 balls
Man size M - 12 balls

Tweedine yarn is a mix of 70% acrylic and 30% worsted wool, supplied on 50g ball which provides 150 metres of this yarn in eleven mixed colours.

Use 3.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 24 stitches and 30 rows .

Zig Zag yarn is 61% acrylic, 26% worsted wool and 13%polyamide, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 75 metres of this yarn. Use 5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 13 stitches and 23 rows .

Machine wash at 30 degrees

Needle 4.5 and 5mm