After nearly half a century knitting and crocheting, it’s fair to say Darla Fanton is something of an expert. She has produced more than 100 designs over the years and is known for reintroducing and popularizing old techniques. Darla’s Evergreen Basket is featured in the new special issue of Interweave Crochet Home. The cute container… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Evergreen Basket by Darla Fanton
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Emily Explains: Posting Your Fabulous Projects to Ravelry!
I have to admit something. Until this week, I had never posted a finished project to Ravelry.As a designer, it feels so good to see pictures of projects I've designed posted by you. So I decided it was time for me to start posting my finished projects, too. I've documented the process below to help those… Continue reading Emily Explains: Posting Your Fabulous Projects to Ravelry!
Amy’s Thread: Knitter Style – Daqin
With simple, good designs, sometimes it's all about the color. I have featured Amy (aka Threadpanda) on here before for her beautiful knits. This time she out did herself. She knit Daqin from booklet #348, in the Berroco Cosma shade #2426 'Plum Blossom,' which compliments her coloring perfectly. Nice work Amy! Have you finished any projects… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Knitter Style – Daqin
Designer Spotlight: Burren Pullover by Alexis Winslow
A self-taught knitwear designer, Alexis Winslow loves garments with stripes, modern colorwork motifs and interesting construction techniques. You can see this bold style in the 20 patterns from her new book, Graphics Knits. Alexis’s Burren Pullover is an eye-catching piece knit in four shades of Berroco Kodiak. Both seamless and reversible, this cozy, cropped sweater… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Burren Pullover by Alexis Winslow
Style Your Knits: Clearwater
With its oversized ease and long, fringe hem, there's no denying that Clearwater (from booklet #352 Nomad) is fabulous. But even we were surprised by its runaway success this season. It's easily one of our most popular patterns for Fall/Winter '14. Want to see why? Watch our new Style Your Knits video!
Van Der Zee Cloche Winner!
It has been a wonderful week reading all of your lovely responses to our Van Der Zee Cloche Giveaway. I agree with all of you, it is a beautiful pattern! Thank you all for your kind words and participation. Congratulations to our giveaway winner...Connie K! Connie, please contact info@berroco.com within the next week to collect… Continue reading Van Der Zee Cloche Winner!
Amy’s Thread: For the Boys
Guys get a reputation of being hard to knit for. It has been my experience that they are rather selective about what they will actually wear, but that makes it that much more satisfying when you knit a hat and he actually wears it. Gift knitting season is sneaking up on us all so I… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: For the Boys
Designer Spotlight: Mister Whistle by Brenda K. B. Anderson
By day, Brenda K. B. Anderson makes mascots - their costumes, at least - and yes, it’s as cool as it sounds. Her work has been used by professional sports teams and touring shows like Sesame Street Live. By night, she designs knit and crochet patterns. Occasionally, her creative outlets overlap. That was the case… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Mister Whistle by Brenda K. B. Anderson
Get to Know Berroco: How to Share Your FOs
If you ask me, there's nothing more inspiring than seeing a Berroco finished object being modeled by its maker. It makes me think "Ooh, I could use a cozy sweater like that" or "I never thought of using that yarn with that pattern." And I know I'm not the only one. That's why these are… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: How to Share Your FOs
Emily Explains: Van Der Zee Cloche and a Giveaway!
When I first opened Amy's book, New American Knits, I fell in love with the Van Der Zee Cloche immediately. I quickly added it to my queue on Ravelry and anxiously waited for the time to knit it. Although the yarn Amy used in her book is beautiful, I chose Berroco Abode in color #8802 (pattern… Continue reading Emily Explains: Van Der Zee Cloche and a Giveaway!
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