With summer winding down, I'm scheming about what to knit next for a fall sweater. The pattern Bly, which launched in Knitbits back in February, is one of my favorite designs from the last year—so versatile and wearable! Knit seamlessly from the top down, there is minimal finishing to do at the end. I designed this… Continue reading Make the free pattern Bly your favorite all-season sweater
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Which Size to Knit
There's been a bit of a trend in knitwear over the last few years toward boxy, oversized sweaters, both in ready-to-wear fashion and in knitwear patterns. This approach to sizing can be liberating—rather than trying to fit all of our various parts and their relative sizes in a fitted sweater, we simply make sure the sweater… Continue reading Which Size to Knit
Made by Me May
I set a goal for myself that this year I would participate in the Made by Me Challenge for 31 days. I would wear at least one article of clothing I made myself everyday of the month of May—so far, so good! Yesterday was cool and in the 60s; perfect for Japonica, an easy kimono style… Continue reading Made by Me May
Weaving in ends with Mykonos
One of our new yarns, Berroco Mykonos™, is a little different from the rest. Mykonos is a core-spun yarn, which means it's really two yarns, one wrapped around the other. The core of Mykonos is a super strong linen, which give this yarn its beautiful drape. The linen is covered in a wrapper of rayon which… Continue reading Weaving in ends with Mykonos
Anil Cardigan in Summer Knitscene
The Summer 2016 Knitscene has a new patterns by both of the Amys here in the Berroco Design office. One of my favorite things about designing for magazine editorial is feeling like I get to work with my friends. Check out Amy P.'s dreamy Ipomoea scarf here or continue reading for thoughts and fit advice on the… Continue reading Anil Cardigan in Summer Knitscene
Emily Explains: Quick #BerrocoKAL Tips
1. Swatch in your colors! Sometimes the dye can ever so slightly effect the weight of the yarn. Make a color work swatch and a stockinette swatch in the color you plan to knit the body of your sweater with. Measure these swatches. 2. Swatch in… Continue reading Emily Explains: Quick #BerrocoKAL Tips
Emily Explains: Finger Puppets!
Looking for a fun project to do this holiday break with little ones? We introduced free finger puppet patterns in this week's KnitBits as something quick to make but loads of fun to play with. Each finger puppet is introduced below along with links to helpful how-to videos on techniques you'll learn/need to know. First meet Holly… Continue reading Emily Explains: Finger Puppets!
Emily Explains: Yarn and Color Alternatives for Mille
This week's free pattern Mille, designed by Amy Christoffers, is perfect for the chilly months. It is a large, seed stitch cowl that can be wrapped around your neck a few times to keep you looking stylish but feeling warm. Mille is knit in Berroco North Star, made with palette of sophisticated neutrals, five of the seven North… Continue reading Emily Explains: Yarn and Color Alternatives for Mille
Emily Explains: My yarn broke and there is a hole in my knitting… help!
The other day I noticed a small hole in my handknit sweater. Alas, my yarn had worn down to almost nothing and snapped! I was lucky because I had an extra skein of the yarn that I made the sweater with. Using the duplicate stitch I wove a new piece of yarn into the row where the yarn… Continue reading Emily Explains: My yarn broke and there is a hole in my knitting… help!
Emily Explains: How do I make an afterthought thumb?
One of our latest free patterns, Hanne, is a seriously beautiful pair of mittens designed by Amy. They sit on her desk across from me in the office and I want to steal them! They are a pair of stranded colorwork, Scandinavian mittens with an afterthought thumb. I just learned the afterthought thumb technique and it is blowing my… Continue reading Emily Explains: How do I make an afterthought thumb?
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