Mary Triplett’s latest design was something of a personal challenge. She often sews teddy bears for people, but this time she wanted to see if she could knit a teddy bear on a blanket using a variety of stitches. “I even had to invent some new stitches because I couldn't find a stitch that worked… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Baby’s First BFF by Mary Triplett
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Knitter’s Spotlight: Ona’s Slouchy Tee by Donna Palicka
After 21 years working for an international architectural firm, Donna Palicka left the corporate world and opened her own yarn shop - the Sister-Arts Studio in Chicago. Her goal then, and still today, was to teach the fiber arts to all ages, or as she puts it, “teach love.” Donna has found a new use… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Ona’s Slouchy Tee by Donna Palicka
Knitter’s Spotlight: Football Helmet by Breanna Brummer
For many people, Labor Day weekend is the unofficial start of fall. The kids go back to school, the air feels a bit cooler and football season kicks off. Honestly, football isn’t my thing…but I seem to be among the minority. And even I can’t deny the cuteness of Breanna Brummer’s Football Helmet. What a… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Football Helmet by Breanna Brummer
Knitter’s Spotlight: No. 269 Fuji Shawl by Darlene Joyce
Darlene Joyce was a on a mission to prove that a beautiful knitted shawl does not have to be made with fine weight yarns. That’s how she came up with the pattern for her No. 269 Fuji Shawl, knit in Berroco Fuji! The crescent-shaped shawl is worked from the bottom-up, starting with the lovely lace… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: No. 269 Fuji Shawl by Darlene Joyce
Knitter’s Spotlight: Versatile Pandora Necklace by Laura Biondi
Laura Biondi’s Versatile Pandora Necklace started as a gift to herself. She had received one skein of Berroco Versa for her birthday and wanted to make something extra special with it. She designed a cute crochet necklace pattern featuring Pandora style beads on three i-chords (which could be knit, as well!). Since then, she’s been… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Versatile Pandora Necklace by Laura Biondi
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
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
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
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
Knitter’s Spotlight: Watermelon Pullover by Gail Pfeifle
When Gail Pfeifle couldn’t find any cute knits for kids, she decided to design her own. Nearly a decade later, she’s come up with dozens of patterns, mostly sweaters, mixing bright colorwork with playful charted designs. Gail’s latest design, “Watermelon Pullover,” is knit in Vintage DK. It’s a great sweater for a cool summer night… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Watermelon Pullover by Gail Pfeifle
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