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Amy’s Thread: Winner of the Forked Blanket Giveaway

And the winner of our Forker Blanket Giveaway is: Lauri "I have already decided my next project is a blanket and have been trying to find a pattern I want to try, but not finding it. I would so love to design my own or make a sampler one! And then make some to give away;… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Winner of the Forked Blanket Giveaway

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Amy’s Thread: Forked Blanket Giveaway

This week we were sent a copy of the new book, Pick Your Stitch: Build A Blanket by Doreen Marquart (Martingale Press, 2015) to review and giveaway - better yet we're throwing in the Berroco Vintage Chunky yarn to knit the "Forked Blanket" project from the book. The book is well laid out with written instructions and… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Forked Blanket Giveaway

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Amy’s Thread: Finding Inspiration and the Magpies, Homebodies and Nomads winner!

Last week I shared a peek at Cirilia Rose's new book, Magpies, Homebodies & Nomads. Thank you so much to everyone for sharing your thoughts on how you get inspired! I've collected a few of my favorite comments to highlight for you - (If you missed the original post you can see it here, and be… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Finding Inspiration and the Magpies, Homebodies and Nomads winner!

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Amy’s Thread: Exploring Style with Cirilia

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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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!

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Cape Vertigo Winner!

From the response we got to last week's Cape Vertigo Giveaway, I can tell you all like this design as much as I do! Congratulations to our giveaway winner: Sara Mattson! Please contact me (apalumbo@berroco.com) within the next week to collect your prize.         Click here to purchase this pattern from the… Continue reading Cape Vertigo Winner!

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Cape Vertigo Giveaway!

Have you seen the new collection from Holla Knits? From the modern silhouettes to the bold colorwork and innovative textures, any of these designs could be the statement piece for your Fall '14 wardrobe! View the Collection: Holla Knits Fall '14 My needles (and my closet) are just itching for me to cast on Leah Coccari-Swift's Cape Vertigo.… Continue reading Cape Vertigo Giveaway!

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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

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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

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Scavenger Hunt Winners (Website Edition)

Thanks to everyone who participated in our website scavenger hunt! I'm so glad you all had fun searching through finding these features on our website.       Congratulations to our five lucky winners: Cindy Sherwood Nancy Reed Katy Favorite Margaret Kimble Irene Schechter   Please contact apalumbo@berroco.com within the next week to receive your… Continue reading Scavenger Hunt Winners (Website Edition)