The air is chilly again today and I officially want to be snuggled in a blanket all the time. This becomes a bit of a problem when life resumes and, you know... I have to go out in public. My best solution? Knit a big cozy scarf... choose a scrumptious yarn and wrap myself up in… Continue reading Emily Explains: Ways to Wear Big Scarves
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Emily Explains: Knitting with Two Circular Needles
If you read my post last week, you’ll know that I've been trying to teach myself how to use the magic loop method. I promised that I would start my next pair of socks using this method... I didn't get too far on my new sock, but I did get the chance to visit another… Continue reading Emily Explains: Knitting with Two Circular Needles
What to Knit: Cambria
The first thing I noticed about Cambria was her height. Of course, it didn't help that she was standing next to Norah! Cambria had warned us about her 6 ft frame before agreeing to be our What to Knit model, but we were up to the challenge and confident that a number of our new… Continue reading What to Knit: Cambria
Emily Explains: Knitting with the Magic Loop
Socks are one of my favorite things to knit. I love making them from start to finish. A sock is small enough to fit conveniently in my bag and travel with me wherever I go. Although sock knitting keeps me calm in stressful situations, it can be frustrating when my stitches slide off my double… Continue reading Emily Explains: Knitting with the Magic Loop
Emily Explains : What does SSK really mean?
We’ve had a busy week here in the design office with a photo shoot, design meetings and even a visit to the Yarn Sellar in Maine (Thank you, Carrie!). I am so happy to be back in the office today to write and reflect on it all. Since starting at Berroco, I’ve realized how important… Continue reading Emily Explains : What does SSK really mean?
Emily Explains: Torrey’s Rib Pattern
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Spinning Yarns in New Hampshire for a day. I got to know Margot (the owner), Kerri, and Dianna (Margot’s mom!). It was so wonderful! I joined in on their morning class where everyone brought the project they were working on. All of the knitters were helping each other and sharing ideas. It… Continue reading Emily Explains: Torrey’s Rib Pattern
Norah’s Knits: Handmade Wedding Gifts
The etiquette involving wedding presents seems to be constantly changing and differs so very much family to family. I wouldn’t dream of advising anyone on the proper gift to give to friends or family on their happy day, but I do know that the handmade gifts I’ve received have meant a lot to me, and… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Handmade Wedding Gifts
Ask Amanda: What’s the difference between Fair Isle and intarsia?
When you’re starting out with color knitting, it can be kind of tricky to understand the difference between Fair Isle and intarsia. At its most basic, the difference lies in where the colors are in your pattern. If the colors run across the width of your knitting, you’ll be working stranded, or Fair Isle knitting.… Continue reading Ask Amanda: What’s the difference between Fair Isle and intarsia?
Ask Amanda: How do I fix a dropped stitch?
You know, learning to fix dropped stitches is kind of like learning to ride a bike. At first everything seems wobbly and out of control, but once you start to get the hang of it, it begins to feel like second nature - and before long, you’ll wonder why it seemed so intimidating in the… Continue reading Ask Amanda: How do I fix a dropped stitch?
Ask Amanda: Should I wind all my hanks right away?
This has happened to me suprisingly frequently: I’ve picked out yarn for a new sweater, and I’m standing at the yarn shop counter with my wallet in hand when the yarn shop employee asks, “Would you like your yarn wound?” I have a tendency to freeze and start overthinking in situations like this... The convenience… Continue reading Ask Amanda: Should I wind all my hanks right away?
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