The humble slip knot is the foundation upon which countless yarn projects have been built. It’s typically the first loop that you’ll put on your crafting tool of choice, since a slip knot for knitting is the same as a slip knot for crochet. This knot’s special quality is its flexibility: the loop can easily… Continue reading Ask Amanda: How do I make a slip knot?
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Ask Amanda: How do I wind yarn into a ball?
Before I answer the question about winding yarn, let’s take a look at the different ways yarn is packaged. Here at Berroco, our yarns are generally packaged in one of three different ways (or put-ups, as they’re called). Deciding which way to package the yarn depends on a lot of factors, including the nature of… Continue reading Ask Amanda: How do I wind yarn into a ball?
Ask Amanda: Should I block my knitting before or after sewing seams?
This question pops up a lot, and like many things in the world of knitting, there is no stiff, permanent rule. However, In most cases, I’d recommend blocking the pieces of a garment before sewing seams. Here are three reasons why: If two pieces that need to be joined end up slightly different lengths (in… Continue reading Ask Amanda: Should I block my knitting before or after sewing seams?
Blocking Acrylic Blends
If you’ve read any of our previous posts on the topic (Q&A with Norah and Cirilia, and Cirilia’s wet-blocking tutorial), you know that how you block a project depends on a number of factors. The shape and size of your project are both important, as well as your own opinion on how you’d like the… Continue reading Blocking Acrylic Blends
Berroco Abroad
Berroco yarns and patterns are readily available in hundreds of yarn shops around the United States and Canada, but what if you live in a different country? With the help of the Internet, our patterns and yarn lines are gaining fans from all around the world. Of course, this often leads to questions: How can… Continue reading Berroco Abroad
Decreasing Gracefully
It’s a phrase that pops up pretty frequently in knitting patterns: “Decrease X sts across the row.” It saves print space and keeps patterns concise, but if you’re not a whiz with quick calculations, it can seem a little discouraging... With a piece of scrap paper, though, you can easily work out a simple plan for… Continue reading Decreasing Gracefully
Going Around
I’m so happy to be back at Berroco! My first day at work felt a little like a reunion, with so many familiar faces welcoming me back to the office. I instantly felt right at home, and promptly began stashing chocolate-covered pretzels and vanilla wafers in my desk drawers to complete the transition. A few of my first… Continue reading Going Around
Whirlwind June…
June has been exactly like a summer storm. A bit scary, very unpredictable, fast-moving, and at times refreshing and beautiful. It has been an exhausting but inspiring month... Norah and I spent the first half of the month consumed by TNNA! If you weren't following our updates on Twitter you can see a wonderful recap… Continue reading Whirlwind June…
Blocking Part Two, where Cirilia and Norah answer your questions
It was quite thrilling to read all of your comments on blocking. Many of you are in agreement with us that it is a vital part of the knitting process. I hope I allayed some fears; a lot of us seem to hear a strident voice telling us that we have to do things… Continue reading Blocking Part Two, where Cirilia and Norah answer your questions
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