Some of my fondest childhood memories are of making Christmas decorations with my mom and my brother. Glue, glitter, felt, paint and suttache cord somehow came together to make truly charming ornaments for our tree. A few (ok, four) decades later, Mom still uses the best of these gems. These days, my craft of choice is… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knitted Christmas Ornaments
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Norah’s Christmas in Latvia
I had the pleasure of spending Christmas in Riga, Latvia this year. What a beautiful place! The city is so walkable too. We strolled from Christmas market to Christmas market (there are a lot of them!) from museum to museum and from lovely restaurant to lovely restaurant.... viewing SO MUCH amazing architecture along the way.… Continue reading Norah’s Christmas in Latvia
Welcome back Amanda!
I had to go a few dicey, crazed weeks without a trusty designer to be boss of, but the waiting is over. Ok, she arrived last week, so the waiting was over last Monday, but this is the first time I've had a chance to slow down enough to blog... and I am exaggerating a bit 'cause really,… Continue reading Welcome back Amanda!
seasonal sneak peek
The Berroco design studio has been a whirlwind of activity since Cirilia's last post. The fall 2011 season of photography is under our belts, Cirilia has packed up and said good bye, and her 'way too clean' desk awaits Amanda's arrival - or should I say return? So, first a sneak peek at my vol 9.… Continue reading seasonal sneak peek
Debate Redux – cartoon edition
I was wondering whether this lighthearted (ok - silly) cartoon technique would be an effective way of presenting a debate. What do you think of of this redux of the discussion Cirilia and I had about hat knitting awhile back? (I know folks are passionate about their preference on the debated subject). What might we… Continue reading Debate Redux – cartoon edition
Pin it on us
As you may have noticed from my iPAd sketching entry a while back, I am a bit of a gadget girl. The excitement of learning something new propels me through work, and almost invariably opens up new avenues of thought and inspiration. When it comes to discovering the newest tools and destinations on the web, I… Continue reading Pin it on us
Yoking Around
Looks like I am on a little design jag here. Due to demand, I've been dreaming up more sweaters to be knit in the round. At the same time, cables are worming their way back into my brain as well, resulting in two cabled yoked sweaters in magazines this Fall. From the Holiday issue of… Continue reading Yoking Around
Remix makes the Cover of Knitty!
I thought the boatneck and side shaping gave my Aran a bit of a Jean Seberg-in-the-french-sailor-tee kinda vibe , so I named it Beatnik. Our model had fun with this one: ...and I had a chance to play with cables. The mini cables alternating with st st is becoming a recurring element. See our free… Continue reading Remix makes the Cover of Knitty!
iPad sketching
Like (how many) millions of folks, I just HAD to have an iPad. I told myself it would be useful but I am not sure I totally believed it, not 100% anyway. Sure , I read what the the naysayers had to say. It didn't deter me. I really WANTED it. Now, I happily and… Continue reading iPad sketching
A useful gift
A few years ago I ran into the folks who make the Nantucket Diddy Bagg. They make a really cool, versatile canvas tote. The tool pockets can be on the inside or the outside.. You can use it as a backpack OR a tote OR unzip it and hang it flat on the wall. Originally… Continue reading A useful gift
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