To those of you observing Memorial Day in the United States, we at Berroco hope you're having a lovely day! This is the last week for the Odora Knitalong, and the three of us in the Berroco Design Team office who are participating are getting close to the finish line. From left to right: Amy P's Odora… Continue reading Odora KAL update!
Month: May 2016
Knitting with Berroco Fuji
This week, I'm taking a look at Berroco Fuji™, a lightweight cotton, silk, and synthetic blend yarn that has a worsted weight gauge. Fuji is great for a variety of projects in both knitting and crochet patterns. Read on for more about this cool yarn! Fuji is a blend of 38% silk, 25% cotton, 22% rayon,… Continue reading Knitting with Berroco Fuji
Made by Me May
I set a goal for myself that this year I would participate in the Made by Me Challenge for 31 days. I would wear at least one article of clothing I made myself everyday of the month of May—so far, so good! Yesterday was cool and in the 60s; perfect for Japonica, an easy kimono style… Continue reading Made by Me May
Designer Spotlight: Andrea Rangel and Rugged Knits
Andrea Rangel's first book, Rugged Knits, is a collection of 24 knitting patterns designed for practical wearing and enjoyable knitting. As a long-time fan of Andrea's work, I was immediately drawn to the pieces in this collection. They're all timeless pieces, inspired by a wide range of knitting styles and fashions, and infinitely wearable. I know Andrea… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Andrea Rangel and Rugged Knits
Fun, fast knitting with Berroco Espresso
One of the reasons I wanted to blog about Berroco yarns is that, for all the Berroco yarn I've knit with and loved, there's still so many that I've yet to work with. This week's yarn feature is one of those—I'd never worked with Berroco Espresso® before knitting the swatch for this post. This brightly multicolored… Continue reading Fun, fast knitting with Berroco Espresso
Knitting Bobbles with the Bisbee Shawl
This week's free pattern is Bisbee, a V-shaped shawl with an unusual construction. The shawl, designed by Brenda York and knit in Berroco Maya®, begins with a center diamond panel that features eyelet shapes and a flower created by cables, eyelets, and bobbles. Then the left and right wings are created by picking up stitches along… Continue reading Knitting Bobbles with the Bisbee Shawl
Weaving in ends with Mykonos
One of our new yarns, Berroco Mykonos™, is a little different from the rest. Mykonos is a core-spun yarn, which means it's really two yarns, one wrapped around the other. The core of Mykonos is a super strong linen, which give this yarn its beautiful drape. The linen is covered in a wrapper of rayon which… Continue reading Weaving in ends with Mykonos
Berroco Fiora is a Cotton Blend Yarn for Summer
The weather's finally warming up here in New England so I'm looking at my warm-weather knits and trying to figure out what to wear. One of the key components of knitwear for summer is picking a yarn that will be lightweight and comfortable against the skin, and cotton blend yarns such as Berroco Fiora® fit… Continue reading Berroco Fiora is a Cotton Blend Yarn for Summer
How to Read Knitting Charts for the Odora Shawl
We're chugging away on our Odora Shawl KAL! For anyone who is knitting with us but is new to lace knitting, you might have some questions about the chart repeat section that shows up on Chart 2. Understanding knitting charts can be really easy once you understand the mechanics, so let's take a look at… Continue reading How to Read Knitting Charts for the Odora Shawl
Julia Farwell-Clay: Designer to watch
The designer Julia Farwell-Clay has a great gift for clever knitting. Her work reflects her brilliant mind, with clever twists on traditional motifs and technique. All that said, what always gets me about her work is how she uses patterns. Julia's Metronome, designed for Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light, is a perfect example of what I mean.… Continue reading Julia Farwell-Clay: Designer to watch