This blog is intended to be a glimpse into the inner workings of the design studio at Berroco. Although it will be written mostly by Norah Gaughan, our design director, all of the characters involved will make appearances. Our work is fun, it’s hard, it’s frustrating and sometimes crazy. Learn a little about what makes us tick. Get the inside scoop.
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14 comments
July 4, 2008 at 1:09 am
Claire Haycox
Dear Norah:
i just finished your basalt tank from Knitting Nature. it is BRILLIANT. The fit is perfect and minimal seams to sew! I did it in an olive green Noro yarn of 50% silk 50% cotton called Lily. I am going to Ireland to visit the Giant’s Causeway in Sept and that was part of the inspiration to knit this piece. I just wanted to let you know that I think you are THE most inspired and creative knitting designer alive today, bar none!
I am a physician and your love of science and nature has elevated knitting to a new art form/level for me. Thanks again and keep up the great work,
Sincerely,
Claire Haycox MD PhD, Valley Dermatology, Sequim, WA
July 7, 2008 at 2:45 pm
ma dalton
I can write about the same thing…. just finish the famous basalt tank (pictures in a while on my blog) and I ‘ve made it in pure coton (french one)… fun…
Thanks again for your work (and it’s also for your team, of course)
July 9, 2008 at 8:40 am
Anne Vibeke Holm
Dear Norah, I’m also a great fan of yours, and would very much like to get the volume 2 & 3, of your booklets, but I live in Denmark and don’t know how. I’m desperate at the moment, as you might sence.
I also think you are THE most intellegent knitting designer, if that is a valid expression, I enyou your Knitting Nature, that I amazingly found at the local Library.!! Lot of Love Anne Vibeke
August 24, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Marjorie Gagnon
Hi…I enjoy getting your free patterns…keep them coming! I live in Maine, U.S.A. The summer has been good…but oh those winters! Need things to do.
I knitted some scrafs for a Christmas project. But now I’m working on crocheted afghans for babies, I donate them to the hospitals. I also knit some afghans, too. A friend, Barb and I started a group to help out babies. We are called: CoolestPreemieandNewbornBabiesGroup@Yahoo.com Love to have you look in on us.
I get your site and love it…it is great to see a site like yours. I’ve even got some of my granddaughters making afghans! Keep up the great work, God Bless, Margie
October 17, 2008 at 8:27 pm
gail mooney
Cirilia, not sure how to contact you directly, but a thousand hellos!
February 27, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Lourdes Shaurette
Norah, I want to learn how to crochet a binnie, and lots of things is there a video that I can buy from you?
February 27, 2009 at 6:28 pm
M-C
I just watched flower girl slide show and have to say that when I saw Flower girl I pictured a nice off white wedding gown with the upper part with the 5 flower pieces as in flower girl… so magnificent I really like it and maybe some day it will be the starting point for my dress… Keep up the good work!
March 1, 2009 at 7:42 pm
norahgaughan
It’s flower child
I kept mistakingly calling the story flower girl too , even though i named it!
March 8, 2009 at 11:13 am
Aurelia Criffo'
Dear Norah, I am an Italian knitter and my name is Aurelia.
I love your wonderful patterns. Since I work as pattern translator with the owner’s website Unfilodi.com, who sells wool, many people, who love them too, asked me to translate your patterns into Italian language.
We would like to buy your patterns or booklets and I’d translate them.
Here now, I ask you how we can come to an agreement for realizing that.
Excuse me for the request and for my English.
Waiting your answer I send you my compliments and greetings.
Thank you very much
Aurelia
April 6, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Donna
I am knitting the Pasandra sweater from the free pattern and having a wonderful time. I was reading ahead in the directions to the construction and it says to make welted seams. Does anyone know how to do this? I can’t seem to find any info regarding this technique.
April 22, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Mary Comstock
I saw a sleeveless cardi that was apparently printed in a Women’s World Magazine some time ago. Here is the site on Ravelry that shows it.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bo-jangles-shawl
Can you tell me where I can find the pattern? I would love to make one.
Thank you.
April 22, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Mary Comstock
Oops – sorry gave you the wrong site. Here we go,
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/sapphyre24/sleeveless-cardi
May 15, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Joyce Mori
I appreciated the information on blocking. I think I will try the scarf in order to try blocking a lace project. I use a piece of builder’s foam as my blocking board. It is large enough to do two fronts at a time so I can keep the pieces the same size. It is light weight and I store it against the garage wall when not in use.
Joyce
May 15, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Debbie
I’m excited to try this. Thanks for offering a chance to win such a generous prize!