Irene really did a number on our power grid this weekend. Happily, I was able to get some knitting done (by flashlight, when necessary) despite the weather. Hopefully any blog readers affected by the storm were safely able to do the same... This week’s KnitBits newsletter deals with no-fit gift ideas. It seems way too early… Continue reading One-Size Independent Patterns
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Berroco Loves Ravelers, Pt. 2
I’ve been at it again - browsing Ravelry and finding lots of projects designed with Berroco yarns! It’s time for another independent pattern round-up... Robyn Gallimore’s Floraison, using Ultra Alpaca Fine This two-color sock pattern is full of fun details. A floral design is contrasted with checkerboard patterning and Latvian braids, ensuring that you’ll never… Continue reading Berroco Loves Ravelers, Pt. 2
A Book That Inspires
Every once in a while, a knitting book will pop into my life and really change things. A few years ago, my mom bought me The Art of Knitting by Françoise Tellier-Loumagne, and this book has become the single most helpful item on my shelf. Whenever I start to feel burned out or uninspired, I… Continue reading A Book That Inspires
Berroco Adores Designers
Ravelry has made it so easy to find great designs produced independently! And of course it’s especially exciting to find designers using Berroco yarn in their patterns. I’ve come across some really great designs lately, and thought I’d share: Linney Cardigan knit in Remix by Amy Christoffers This cardigan is really flattering, and the soft… Continue reading Berroco Adores Designers
Knitting Now and Later
Summer has just begun... But in the design office, we’re solidly in the habit of working far into the future: Norah and Warren will be traveling to Italy soon to start planning yarns for Fall/Winter 2012. Norah and I are actively designing for Spring/Summer 2012. Berroco just introduced the exciting new yarns and pattern booklets for Fall/Winter 2011.
Pin it on us
As you may have noticed from my iPAd sketching entry a while back, I am a bit of a gadget girl. The excitement of learning something new propels me through work, and almost invariably opens up new avenues of thought and inspiration. When it comes to discovering the newest tools and destinations on the web, I… Continue reading Pin it on us
Remix makes the Cover of Knitty!
I thought the boatneck and side shaping gave my Aran a bit of a Jean Seberg-in-the-french-sailor-tee kinda vibe , so I named it Beatnik. Our model had fun with this one: ...and I had a chance to play with cables. The mini cables alternating with st st is becoming a recurring element. See our free… Continue reading Remix makes the Cover of Knitty!
New England Knits!
Read on to hear some behind the scenes scoop from the authors of New England Knits, Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre. CR: Hey ladies! Why don't we start by explaining how you know each other? We first met many years ago through mutual friends, but because we lived in different places, we lost touch. When… Continue reading New England Knits!
Whirlwind June…
June has been exactly like a summer storm. A bit scary, very unpredictable, fast-moving, and at times refreshing and beautiful. It has been an exhausting but inspiring month... Norah and I spent the first half of the month consumed by TNNA! If you weren't following our updates on Twitter you can see a wonderful recap… Continue reading Whirlwind June…
Biff and Baffin, at the height of fashion!
Did you see today's free pattern? Biff is based on Baffin, a baby pattern from Booklet #292 DK Baby. I was completely tickled to see this video from the NY Times. This booklet is for the fashion forward baby, yo! CR
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