We love when you make our patterns and show off the results on Ravelry. But why stop there? We want to share your recent projects on our blog, too! This is the first installment of our Knitter’s Spotlight – a weekly look at what you’ve made and the story behind your process. More than a… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Damask Purse by Hurdler788
Month: November 2012
KnitBits Preview: How-To (and why to) Visit Berroco’s Video Library
As you may have read in a previous post, I’ve been trying to brush up on my knitting techniques. I love when I can use a video to learn new stitches because I can start and stop it as I need. Of course, I usually have to replay it when I come across the same… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: How-To (and why to) Visit Berroco’s Video Library
Ask Amanda: How do I wind yarn into a ball?
Before I answer the question about winding yarn, let’s take a look at the different ways yarn is packaged. Here at Berroco, our yarns are generally packaged in one of three different ways (or put-ups, as they’re called). Deciding which way to package the yarn depends on a lot of factors, including the nature of… Continue reading Ask Amanda: How do I wind yarn into a ball?
Norah’s Knits: Where to Find Oversized Sweaters
The last few seasons have brought a huge change to silhouette in the fashion and sweater worlds, and some of us are quite happy about it. Loose sweaters are back. Not only comfortable and cozy, they are great for all figures (REALLY, I mean it), and getting the right fit is much less fussy. If you’re… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Where to Find Oversized Sweaters
An Alternative Experience
For five weeks, Berroco was lucky enough to work with John Yonda, David Meaden & Richard Earley. None of these men had been to a yarn warehouse before, but they mastered many of the tasks required to package and ship our products to all of our retail stores. They came to Berroco as part of… Continue reading An Alternative Experience
Ask Amanda: Should I block my knitting before or after sewing seams?
This question pops up a lot, and like many things in the world of knitting, there is no stiff, permanent rule. However, In most cases, I’d recommend blocking the pieces of a garment before sewing seams. Here are three reasons why: If two pieces that need to be joined end up slightly different lengths (in… Continue reading Ask Amanda: Should I block my knitting before or after sewing seams?
Norah’s Knits: Knitted Christmas Ornaments
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of making Christmas decorations with my mom and my brother. Glue, glitter, felt, paint and suttache cord somehow came together to make truly charming ornaments for our tree. A few (ok, four) decades later, Mom still uses the best of these gems. These days, my craft of choice is… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knitted Christmas Ornaments
Learning to Knit…Again
I’m going to get a little personal here and share a story about my latest knitting project. I hope you’ll all be kind. It wasn’t my first time knitting, but it certainly felt like I was learning to knit all over again. Last week I started working on the beautiful headband Ryll from booklet #323… Continue reading Learning to Knit…Again
Independent Patterns, November Edition
It's official: the first snowflakes of the season are falling outside the Berroco office! And what better way to spend a snowy day than tangled in yarn working on a new project? With that in mind, I'm sharing a few independently designed patterns using Berroco yarn. If you have to go out in the cold,… Continue reading Independent Patterns, November Edition