When I'm making a gift for one the many adorable kids in my life, I tend to prefer crochet over knitting. There are few reasons for this, but mainly, it's because crochet is quick (and they grow so fast) and a great way to get creative! So I have to tell you how much I… Continue reading Giveaway: Crocheting Clothes Kids Love
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Norah’s Knits: Crochet Red
Yes, I do knit way more than I crochet, but the craft I learned first - the one that really got me started making up my own designs - is crochet. So when Laura Zander asked me for a design for her book, Crochet Red, I didn't hesitate. I even whipped up the piece myself, which… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Crochet Red
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
Norah’s Knits: Fair Isle Style – Win a book!
I was very excited when I received my copy of Mary Jane Mucklestone's new book, Fair Isle Style. An admired colleague and personal friend, Mary Jane is our secret weapon when it come to photo shoots. She's been our stylist for the last few years, choosing the clothes and jewelry to best show off our knitwear. Her consummate eye and… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Fair Isle Style – Win a book!
Knitter’s Spotlight: Overstuffed Seat Cushions by Ellen Gormley
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
Norah’s Knits: Top-Down Knitting (or Never Say Never)
Over the years I've designed a lot of sweaters with seams and I can still think of a slew of reasons to like pieced and seamed knitting, but that's not where this discussion is heading. As I've mentioned previously, I started out preferring to knit in the round. The first few sweaters I ever designed… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Top-Down Knitting (or Never Say Never)
Norah’s Knits: Knitting for Men
I’m a very lucky woman. My husband wears sweaters. In fact he loves sweaters so much he doesn’t even wear a coat. Instead he’ll pile on two sweaters and walk out the door. John’s also an old fashion New Englander when it comes to understanding the virtues of wool – warmth being paramount. If that… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knitting for Men
Knitter’s Spotlight: Knitted Blankets
Is there anything better than a handmade gift that's truly loved? J’s Blanket – project by mgustafson06 (pattern by Norah Gaughan) Raveler mgustafson06 spent more than a year knitting “J’s Blanket,” and judging from her daughter’s reaction, the project was certainly worth her efforts! The beautiful blanket is based on Norah’s “Swirl” blanket from our Comfort… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Knitted Blankets
A Short Story About Designer Cathy Carron
Cathy Carron’s grandmother taught her continental knitting when she was just 10 years old. More than four decades later, she's still at it. Her popular designs have been featured in top knitting magazines and, of course, her four books. Her newest collection, Short Story, features 35 cool crops for layering…including four patterns that are knit… Continue reading A Short Story About Designer Cathy Carron
Countdown to TNNA Winter 2013
It’s hard to believe that in just a few weeks Norah, Amanda and I will be on our way to sunny Long Beach, California. We won’t be wasting any time on the ocean, though. We’ll be at The National Needlearts Association’s annual winter trade show. TNNA, as its more commonly known, holds two big trade… Continue reading Countdown to TNNA Winter 2013
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