The long awaited release of Cirilia Rose's book Magpies, Homebodies and Nomads: A Modern Knitter's Guide to Discovering and Exploring Style (2014 Stewart, Tabori and Chang) finally came at the beginning of the month - and it's a stunner. Cirilia was the Design Assistant here at Berroco from 2008 to 2011, where she designed a… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Exploring Style with Cirilia
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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
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!
Designer Spotlight: Blue Diamond by Jennifer Cirka
Pets can’t knit or crochet, but as Jennifer Cirka and other owners know, they tend to be very “supportive” of any activity involving yarn. Jennifer will sit on the couch with a crochet project in hand and her “big, goofy Greyhound,” by her side – at least that’s how they start. More often than not,… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Blue Diamond by Jennifer Cirka
Designer Spotlight: Kung Fu Knits by Elizabeth Green Musselman
After more than a decade working as a college history professor, Elizabeth Green Musselman was ready for a change. She traded in the textbooks for knitting needles, focusing on a future in knitwear design and editing. Kung-Fu Knits is a combination knitting pattern and comic book that Elizabeth designed with active little boys in mind.… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Kung Fu Knits by Elizabeth Green Musselman
New American Knits Winner
We were blown away by the response to our New American Knits giveaway! I wish we could give you all a a copy of Amy's book, if only so I could see her Parrish Mitts in all those different Berroco Ultra Alpaca color combos! Congratulations to our giveaway winner...Sandy Wheeler! Sandy, please contact info@berroco.com within the next… Continue reading New American Knits Winner
Designer Spotlight: Learn Reversible Intarsia Sampler by Laurinda Reddig
There’s nothing that can make up for the loss of a child, but when Laurinda Reddig lost her baby daughter, Rowan, she used crochet to help cope with her grief. Inspired by a blanket she had received while her daughter was in hospital, Laurinda designed her first crochet sampler afghan and started a NICU blanket… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Learn Reversible Intarsia Sampler by Laurinda Reddig
New American Knits Giveaway
If you've visited Ravelry, your LYS or the bookstore lately, you may have noticed a fabulous collection of knitwear patterns that just hit the shelves. New American Knits, designed by our very own Amy Christoffers, is a compilation of 20 classic knits, all inspired by great American artists. With pullovers, cardies and a variety of accessories, there's… Continue reading New American Knits Giveaway
Designer Spotlight: Haven by Julie Turjoman
For nearly two decades, Julie Turjoman was a knitter who often “tweaked” patterns to meet her personal preferences. About 7 years ago, Julie realized her tweaks were turning more into redesigns that looked nothing like the originals. Now she’s publishing her own patterns, including a new e-book called “Knits that Breathe.” Haven is one of… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Haven by Julie Turjoman
Giveaway: Happy Feet
Looking for knits that'll knock your socks off? Cathy Carron's latest book, Happy Feet, has more than 40 patterns - some with multiple variations - that will satisfy sock knitters of every skill. From simple slippers to zippered leg warmers to socks with beads, bobbles and buttoned pockets, Carron has covered this knitting niche from knee to toe.… Continue reading Giveaway: Happy Feet
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