Talitha Kuomi’s path to knitwear design was winding, and it involved a number of odd jobs. From forklift operator to bridal seamstress, Talitha says she was happy to do whatever fit at a particular point in her life. And the skills she picked up along the way are part of the reason her current work… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Kvitt by Talitha Kuomi
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Designer Spotlight: Cables ‘N’ Cats by Emma Welford
Emma Welford likes to think she has an open mind and a broad palate when it comes to design. She likes cables, lace, colorwork, negative ease, positive ease, accessories, garments and almost every color there is. In other words, she doesn’t often get stuck in a rut. Her new design, Cables ‘N’ Cats, is a flattering… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Cables ‘N’ Cats by Emma Welford
Designer Spotlight: Aila by J.L. Fleckenstein
J.L. Fleckenstein comes from a family of artists and problem solvers. She sees creating things as a way of communicating something worthwhile, and one of her preferred mediums is yarn. Last fall, J.L. created Aila, a cozy cowl knit in Berroco Ultra Alpaca. She says inspiration started with the yarn – one hank each of… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Aila by J.L. Fleckenstein
Designer Spotlight: Table Top Tree by Mim Bird
Mim Bird has been knitting since she was 7 and teaching since she was 9. So it’s no surprise that she grew up to own her own LYS, Over the Rainbow Yarn in Rockland, Maine. Mim and her staff often produce patterns for the shop, particularly for their 12 Weeks of Christmas event. Table Top… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Table Top Tree by Mim Bird
Designer Spotlight: Zig Zag Mittens by Joleen Kraft
Joleen Kraft is a freelance copy editor and pattern designer who moonlights at her LYS, The Beehive Wool Shop. It’s a great job for connecting with other makers and expanding her fiber knowledge. Joleen’s designs are often inspired by different places she’s visited around the world. But her Zig Zag Mittens came from something a little… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Zig Zag Mittens by Joleen Kraft
Designer Spotlight: Ho Ho Ho Slipper Socks by Lesley Richards
Most knitters have a disaster story or two from their beginner projects. Lesley Richards refers to hers as the “Mega Sock.” She only knit the one, which was big enough to fit both of her feet, and kept it as a reminder to always check gauge. These days, Lesley not only knits socks that fit,… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Ho Ho Ho Slipper Socks by Lesley Richards
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
Designer Spotlight: Evergreen Basket by Darla Fanton
After nearly half a century knitting and crocheting, it’s fair to say Darla Fanton is something of an expert. She has produced more than 100 designs over the years and is known for reintroducing and popularizing old techniques. Darla’s Evergreen Basket is featured in the new special issue of Interweave Crochet Home. The cute container… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Evergreen Basket by Darla Fanton
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
Designer Spotlight: Little Man Waistcoat by Lissa Snyder
Lissa Snyder knows that designing is a process – sometimes, a very frustrating process. From mismatched pinstripes to a run-in with a hungry kitten, her latest design truly tested her patience. Despite those and other problems, she kept knitting until she got it right. She says it’s now one of her favorites! Lissa’s Little Man… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Little Man Waistcoat by Lissa Snyder
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