If you couldn't tell from the title of this post (or the picture), I have some HUGE news to share! Next month, the oh-so-talented Amy Christoffers will be joining our team as the new Design Director! Whew...so glad I don't have to keep that secret anymore! As many of you know, Amy has designed dozens… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: Our New Design Director
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Norah’s Knits: Preparing for Fall ’14
It's that frenetic time again. In only a few short weeks we'll be photographing our next fall line. Every season I swear I'll cut back and not knit as much - especially at the last minute - but when it comes down to it, I can't help myself. We've got so many nice new yarns… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Preparing for Fall ’14
What Inspires: A New York City Knitting Adventure
I'm always knitting for work, but when it comes to knitting for me, I tend to get into slumps where I don't pick up my needles for a while. I get overwhelmed by all of the projects and ideas that run through my head. Does this happen to you, too? Eventually something changes, though. I… Continue reading What Inspires: A New York City Knitting Adventure
DIY Hair with Jennie Kay Beauty: Side Braid from Booklet #336
It's one of those things that makes our booklets look so nice, yet it has nothing to do with yarn. I'm talking, of course, about the fabulous hairstyles created by our go-to hair and makeup artist, Jennie Kay Plumb. I'm always in awe of how fast and flawlessly she can whip up a new 'do… Continue reading DIY Hair with Jennie Kay Beauty: Side Braid from Booklet #336
Spring/Summer 2014 Preview
I don't know about you, but after experiencing this week's polar vortex, I'm more than ready to think about spring! I'm longing for warm, sunny days, blooming flowers and beautiful lightweight knits! Are you with me? I can't deliver on the weather, but I can tell you that it won't be long before we unveil… Continue reading Spring/Summer 2014 Preview
Emily Explains: Arm Knitting!
Every once in a while, I see a post on Pinterest or another of my favorite inspirtation sites, about a technique famously known as arm kniting. I look at it, admire the bulky scarf made, and move on. I love knitting with bulky yarn and bulky needles. Why would I need to knit with my… Continue reading Emily Explains: Arm Knitting!
What Inspires: All the Wonderful People at Knitter’s Review Retreat
My mind is still bursting with excitement from a recent trip Norah and I took to the Knitter's Review Retreat in Canandaigua, New York. The retreat is held once a year and run by a team of amazing women. There was so much to take in from the weekend, I feel I could write a… Continue reading What Inspires: All the Wonderful People at Knitter’s Review Retreat
Get to Know Berroco: How to Buy Our Individual Pattern PDFs
This is a very exciting day at Berroco, because we finally get to tell you about the PDF Pattern Program we've been working on for so long! You've asked and asked, and, believe me, we've listened. Now, starting with our Fall/Winter '13 collection, you can buy our individual patterns in a PDF format! How, you ask?… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: How to Buy Our Individual Pattern PDFs
Barrison’s Travels: New Hampshire Photo Shoot
Barrison bearly had a chance to get over the jet lag from her SoCal vacation before she was on the road again. This time she joined the rest of the design team for our Spring/Summer '14 photo shoot in New Hampshire. Since it was her second trip to the Granite State, she didn't have to… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: New Hampshire Photo Shoot
Get to Know Berroco: Scavenger Hunt Winners
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Scavenger Hunt Giveaway! I had a lot of fun creating the questions and it seems like you all enjoyed searching for the answers. In fact, everyone did so well, that I'm thinking I might have to make the next one harder! Keep reading to see all the answers… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: Scavenger Hunt Winners
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