January is a crazy time for the Berroco Design Team. From holidays to trade shows to the unveiling of our new yarns and designs for spring, there isn't much downtime. It's hectic, but it's also a lot of fun. Norah, Amanda and I all headed to New York for Vogue Knitting Live last weekend and it… Continue reading Vogue Knitting Live
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Knitter’s Spotlight: Monsters for Hope by bonniejacobs
Raveler bonniejacobs is as generous as she is talented. She’s been crocheting for as long as she can remember, but she only picked up knitting (or at least, it finally stuck) a few years ago. Shortly after, she turned her new hobby into a beautiful charity effort to help bring smiles to the faces of… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Monsters for Hope by bonniejacobs
KnitBits Preview: Enduring Favorites
Did you know the Berroco Design Team creates nearly 200 new patterns every year? While we're constantly thinking up new designs, we still love to see that people are continuing to knit some of our enduring favorites. You know the ones I mean. They’re the designs you make in multiple colors or for every family… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: Enduring Favorites
Yarn Alive
What would you do if you lost your house and all of your possessions? What if your business was swept away? Could you go on, knowing friends and maybe even family members were missing? It’s so hard to imagine even one of these devastating losses, but for thousands of people in Japan all three have… Continue reading Yarn Alive
Knitter’s Spotlight: Cardamom by Whatthehay
We had a few sweaters this season that seemed to catch everyone’s eye. Cardamom was definitely one of them. Knit in the super bulky Berroco Peruvia Quick, it goes without saying that this cardigan doesn’t take long to make. It’s also cozy and has great texture, combining stockinette stitches, ribbing and a clever cabled button… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Cardamom by Whatthehay
KnitBits Preview: A Fine Italian Yarn
Berroco yarn is manufactured in mills all over the world, but we do most of our buying twice a year at a huge trade show in Florence, Italy. That's where our beautiful Berroco Cirrus comes from. There’s an interesting story about this fine Italian yarn, and the family that makes it, in tomorrow’s KnitBits. As… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: A Fine Italian Yarn
A Short Story About Designer Cathy Carron
Cathy Carron’s grandmother taught her continental knitting when she was just 10 years old. More than four decades later, she's still at it. Her popular designs have been featured in top knitting magazines and, of course, her four books. Her newest collection, Short Story, features 35 cool crops for layering…including four patterns that are knit… Continue reading A Short Story About Designer Cathy Carron
Knitter’s Spotlight: Hooks & Needles Rap
Have you ever gone to YouTube to learn about a new knitting technique, only to find yourself listening to a song about how much someone loves yarn? I love these accidental discoveries, so I thought I’d share one of my favorites. I can’t remember what I was looking for when I came across Yorkshire Yarns’… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Hooks & Needles Rap
KnitBits Preview: Winter Giveaway
Would a new knitting book and some free Berroco yarn help make your new year happier? We thought so! Make sure you read tomorrow’s KnitBits, to find out how to enter our winter giveaway. Five winners will receive Cathy Carron’s “Short Story: chic knits for layering.” The book features 35 designs – all quick knits… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: Winter Giveaway
Knitter’s Spotlight: Maxim Sweater by XXKnitWhispererXX
Booklet #303 Berroco Remix is full of classic patterns for the entire family. If you’re looking for a great knit for kids, you’ll love the textured sweater, Maxim. XXKnitWhispererXX recently made Maxim for her daughter and she’s gotten a lot of compliments on it. She says she loves knitting with Remix because it’s machine washable.… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Maxim Sweater by XXKnitWhispererXX
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