If you love to crochet, you’ve probably seen, and maybe made, one of Ellen Gormley’s patterns. She has more than 200 designs listed under her Ravelry profile, GoCrochet, and she’s always coming up with new designs for her beloved crochet motifs. “I’ve recently been enamored with oval motifs, which continue to pop-up sporadically in my… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Overstuffed Seat Cushions by Ellen Gormley
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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
Norah’s Knits: Handknit Pillows
The other day, I was looking at all the beautiful handknit cabled pillows for sale on home decorating sites and yearning to have some in MY living room. I started out bemoaning the fact that we haven't really concentrated on home decor at Berroco, when it struck me – it would be easy to make… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Handknit Pillows
Knitter’s Spotlight: Mitten Pocket Cardi by Loren Cherensky
Loren Cherensky’s first knitting lessons didn’t go so well. She was only five at the time and a lefty, so it was hard for her to learn from her right-handed mother. Loren later got a left-handed friend to teach her, only she ended up knitting righty, anyway! Despite her early confusion, Loren has had a… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Mitten Pocket Cardi by Loren Cherensky
Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Merle & the Never-Ending Increases
I've paused my knitting to write this post, set my needles adrift in the sea of stockinette stitches that is my Merle project. It's two weeks into our Knit with Norah KAL, and I'm losing momentum with every eight stitches I add to my increase rows. I never realized how depressing increases could be! It's… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Merle & the Never-Ending Increases
Knitter’s Spotlight: Playful Stripes Blanket by Meridith Shepherd
When Meridith Shepherd was working at her LYS, The Studio Knitting & Needlepoint, it seemed like every customer that came in had the same request: knitted baby blankets. She had no problem directing them to yarn. “I was recommending Berroco Weekend because of the ease of care and because the knitter was working towards spring… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Playful Stripes Blanket by Meridith Shepherd
Get to Know Berroco: Bev Rykosky
I met Bev Rykosky on my first day working at Berroco. Her friendly face greeted me (as it has every morning since) when I walked through the door. She sat and talked with me for about 15 minutes before everyone else arrived. She did the same thing for Emily last month and I'm guessing many… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: Bev Rykosky
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
Knitter’s Spotlight: Knits & Zips Cabled Dresses by Laura Zwanziger
When Laura Zwanziger emailed us last year, she had sketches and a plan. An aspiring knitwear designer and college student, Laura was making two dresses for Cornell University’s annual fashion show and she knew she wanted to use Berroco yarns. “I found the Berroco Comfort Chunky and loved the way it felt. The Metallic FX… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Knits & Zips Cabled Dresses by Laura Zwanziger
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