For many people, Labor Day weekend is the unofficial start of fall. The kids go back to school, the air feels a bit cooler and football season kicks off. Honestly, football isn’t my thing…but I seem to be among the minority. And even I can’t deny the cuteness of Breanna Brummer’s Football Helmet. What a… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Football Helmet by Breanna Brummer
Month: August 2013
What Inspires: Variations on a Theme
Sometimes the best inspiration is one's own past work. I had to get over the feeling that it's cheating, because a good idea is worth further exploration. It's really exciting for me when I think of different ways to use an idea. I'll explain what I mean with examples. I designed Flower Child (upper left) a few… Continue reading What Inspires: Variations on a Theme
Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Merle Progress & Prize Info
Finally, I'm making some progress. If you read my last post, you'll recall I was feeling somewhat defeated by all the increases. Turns out, I was doing twice as many increases as the pattern called for....grrrr. After some frogging and a lot of re-knitting, my Merle is back on track! And I'm starting to see… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Merle Progress & Prize Info
Emily Explains: Sewing on Buttons
Between work and knitting for others, it’s hard to find the time to knit for myself. I managed to squeeze some in during my visit to the Mermaid's Purl in Wickford, RI, knitting with Lizzie and her customers, and also on a trip to Maine. I was finally able to finish this cute wool sweater that… Continue reading Emily Explains: Sewing on Buttons
Norah’s Knits: More Ideas for Marmot
While we concentrated on smaller items in the Marmot booklet, this yarn is so soft and wonderful, I've been finding myself dreaming of knitting a cozy sweater to live in this winter. Cirrus and Voyage both have gauges similar to Marmot. Searching through the Berroco pattern library I found these 4 modern basic sweaters that… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: More Ideas for Marmot
Knitter’s Spotlight: No. 269 Fuji Shawl by Darlene Joyce
Darlene Joyce was a on a mission to prove that a beautiful knitted shawl does not have to be made with fine weight yarns. That’s how she came up with the pattern for her No. 269 Fuji Shawl, knit in Berroco Fuji! The crescent-shaped shawl is worked from the bottom-up, starting with the lovely lace… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: No. 269 Fuji Shawl by Darlene Joyce
Get to Know Berroco: Scavenger Hunt Winners
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Scavenger Hunt Giveaway! I had a lot of fun creating the questions and it seems like you all enjoyed searching for the answers. In fact, everyone did so well, that I'm thinking I might have to make the next one harder! Keep reading to see all the answers… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: Scavenger Hunt Winners
Emily Explains: Knitting Two Pieces at the Same Time
My housemates have a nickname for me. They call me a "yarnie." It's true... I want to knit all of the time. It takes a lot of strength to try and not knit. I can't relax without some yarn and needles in hand. I’ll admit it, I am a yarn addict. I have a new… Continue reading Emily Explains: Knitting Two Pieces at the Same Time
Norah’s Knits: Vacation Knitting Pair Ups
It's time for another pretty photo/knitting pattern pair up. I had a great time on my vacation in Maine, where I had fun snapping up photos of geology, wild flowers and even a rusty ship wreck. Click on the photos to see these sweaters on our web site. Of course, I did some knitting on… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Vacation Knitting Pair Ups
Knitter’s Spotlight: Versatile Pandora Necklace by Laura Biondi
Laura Biondi’s Versatile Pandora Necklace started as a gift to herself. She had received one skein of Berroco Versa for her birthday and wanted to make something extra special with it. She designed a cute crochet necklace pattern featuring Pandora style beads on three i-chords (which could be knit, as well!). Since then, she’s been… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Versatile Pandora Necklace by Laura Biondi