I just finished knitting The Knitter’s Dude, designed by Andrea Rangel, and inspired by the sweater worn by Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski. This fun cardigan had been on my list a while and I was glad to finally make it! The Knitter's Dude is a great engaging project for an adventurous knitter. It… Continue reading Project Diary: The Knitter’s Dude in Ultra Alpaca
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Lace knitting tips
Left to right: Cremini in Talara, Lovell in Modern Cotton DK, Meader in Hearthside A sweater with an allover lace pattern can be oh-so pretty, but if there is any kind of shaping involved—and for a sweater, there usually is—it can be a little tricky keeping the overall pattern lined up. Lace knitting basically means… Continue reading Lace knitting tips
Fall 24 Cardigan Round Up
Our Fall make along is a Cardi Party! From October 1 to November 30, we will be making cardigans, and we would love to have you join – you can catch up on all the details here. To help you choose a project, let's have a look at the cardigans from the new Fall 24… Continue reading Fall 24 Cardigan Round Up
Project Diary: Elmgrove (2.0)
Would you knit the same sweater twice? When I made the first Elmgrove sample, I made sure to knit it in a favorite color (blue) of a favorite yarn (Lanas), and it has been one of my most used sweaters for the past couple of winters. Lately I started thinking about making another one.… Continue reading Project Diary: Elmgrove (2.0)
Our Early Projects: A Look Back
A new year is the perfect time for setting goals and challenging ourselves to try new things. Here at Berroco, as we're making our own plans for the year, we thought this would be a fun time to look back at some projects from our early days. Enjoy! Casey:I made this scarf in middle school… Continue reading Our Early Projects: A Look Back
Yarn Crush: Lucca
Have you made something with Lucca yet? This yarn joined the Berroco line a couple seasons ago, but it's my latest obsession! It is a luxurious blend of 50% cashmere and 50% cotton, spun into a round multi-strand yarn with a fabulous stitch definition. Spun by a long-time Berroco partner mill in Italy, the cashmere… Continue reading Yarn Crush: Lucca
Styling the Cremini Cardigan
Soft and fluffy, Talara is a mid-weight chain-plied yarn, made from 100% Baby Llama! It is light, and springy and may or may not have earned itself the unofficial nickname “baby kittens” by the Design Team. The Talara collection features pieces ranging from a cozy tunic to warm accessory sets in knit and crochet. You… Continue reading Styling the Cremini Cardigan
Are your sweaters ready for sweater weather?
The beginning of sweater season is right around the corner – at least here in Southern New England – it’s time to show those handmade garments some love! While the best time to wash sweaters is really before putting them away for summer (since moths don’t like clean sweaters), I had a few sweaters that… Continue reading Are your sweaters ready for sweater weather?
New Fall ’23 Yarns from Berroco
We're thrilled that our new Fall/Winter 23 Design Collection is out for all to see! This season, we're introducing three brand new yarns, all quite different from one another, and each offering a unique crafting experience. We are sure you will be as excited about them as we are! Mistico This yarn is dreamy! With… Continue reading New Fall ’23 Yarns from Berroco
Bar Harbor: Sewing in a zipper
I made myself the Bar Harbor zipper pouch from the Collect and Gather collection, and thought I'd share some tips for sewing in the zipper. The pouch itself is very simple to make, and if you've ever felt intimidated by adding zippers to your hand knits this is the perfect low-stake way to try it… Continue reading Bar Harbor: Sewing in a zipper
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