It seems like knitting came into Kelene Kinnersly’s life exactly when she needed it. Several years ago, she was diagnosed with a muscle disease that meant she was unable to continue running – a longtime passion. Then, a friend’s pregnancy prompted her to try knitting...and she never looked back. Kelene transitioned quickly from a self-taught… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Aibell Pullover by Kelene Kinnersly
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Designer Spotlight: Jeweled Lattice Afghan by Amy Ramnarine
A former preschool teacher, Amy Ramnarine is now a full-time mom and crafter. When she isn't running after her daughter, she runs a blog and Etsy shop called The Stitchin’ Mommy where she shares recipes and sells her patterns. Amy’s most recent design, Jeweled Lattice Afghan, was crocheted as a gift for a good friend’s… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Jeweled Lattice Afghan by Amy Ramnarine
Barrison’s Travels: Summer Road Trip
It's been a beautiful summer in New England, especially for Barrison. Still, she couldn't resist an opportunity to get on the road again.Earlier this month, Barrison joined Emily and Emily's boyfriend, Jared, on a road trip to Saugatuck, Michigan where they were visiting a friend. Along the way, they say songs, did a little sightseeing… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: Summer Road Trip
Designer Spotlight: Black Baccara Cardigan by Nancy Vandivert
When Nancy Vandivert teaches knitting and crochet classes, she likes to share this mantra with her students, “take a deep breath and remember that you are the goddess of your project.” And she speaks from experience. Nancy has been knitting and designing for years, and she became a TGKA-certified master knitter in 2010. Nancy’s Black… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Black Baccara Cardigan by Nancy Vandivert
Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Flaherty With a Bit of Flair
My Flaherty has flair...at least that's my official position. In reality, I royally flubbed this project. And I didn't notice my mistakes until I was 14 inches and several months in. I fell in love with this design the day I saw the sample. Here's a picture of me modeling it just minutes after we… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Flaherty With a Bit of Flair
Designer Spotlight: Spring Flowers Shawl by Wendy Easton
Wendy Easton first learned to crochet in the 1960s, during a family trip to London. She visited a LYS, where some ladies taught her the basics and sent her off with cotton yarn and instructions for a dress. She still has the dress, which has also been worn by her youngest daughter! Though Wendy initially… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Spring Flowers Shawl by Wendy Easton
Designer Spotlight: “Thanks! Piet” Wrap by Candy Key
Candy Key says that her life changed when a “real yarn shop” finally opened in her area. Yarnies, located in Abilene, TX, allowed Candy to build a stash with fabulous yarns, which continues to inspire her knitting! As a former teacher of both geometry and art, Candy is also greatly inspired by the work of… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: “Thanks! Piet” Wrap by Candy Key
Designer Spotlight: Grey Dolman Cardigan by Irina Anikeeva
Irina Anikeeva grew up in Russia with a mom who knit and sewed for a living. Knowing her mom didn’t have much time to make anything else, Irina asked her mom to teach her the basics. She says it was “love at first stitch.” Now living in California, Irina was looking for a roomy cardigan… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Grey Dolman Cardigan by Irina Anikeeva
Get to Know Berroco: Color Cards
I've worked at Berroco for nearly two years, but I only just recently learned how our color cards are made. Twice a year, we fire up a special machine in the warehouse that produces cards for all of our new yarns and old yarns with new shades. Here are some fun facts about this colorful… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: Color Cards
Designer Spotlight: Riflebird Wrap by Jennifer Raymond
Sometimes an artist or designer gets hooked on a theme and explores all the possible variations. Picasso had his Blue Period and Jennifer Raymond, at least for the moment, is fascinated by crochet worked through the back loops. Jennifer’s Riflebird Wrap is just one of her new designs featuring this technique. She added some short… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Riflebird Wrap by Jennifer Raymond
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