Seaming—it's one of those parts of crafting that can sneak up on you! Even if you mostly knit or crochet accessories, you may come across a pattern that requires some seaming with yarn. Or if you're a garment maker, you may find that a sweater or cardigan you really want to make has seams. So… Continue reading Ask Amy: How do I seam pieces together? [VIDEO]
Month: October 2018
The Great Swatch Experiment
You probably know that we're big fans of swatching here at Berroco, but maybe you don't understand why. What's the big deal? "Swatches always lie," right? Who has time to swatch, just get to the fun part! But believe it or not, swatching is an integral part to knitting and crochet projects that have to… Continue reading The Great Swatch Experiment
Color ways for the Marne Cardigan
The Marne Cardigan from the Berroco #399 Brielle was one of the most fun projects to design from the Fall 2018 collection. I had long dreamed of a perfect cropped tweed jacket in the style of the iconic Chanel jackets. Brielle is a worsted weight yarn with a brushed wool/alpaca blend and cotton/poly strand plied together… Continue reading Color ways for the Marne Cardigan