Holy cow, it's October! That means I just have time to squeeze in one last serious knitted Christmas present. I've compiled a list of projects that would make good gifts. Later in the season, I'll talk about little last minute gifts on our blog, but this is a list of more serious accomplishments. These two… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Handcrafted Christmas Gifts
Category: holiday
CLOSED Christmas in Crochet Giveaway: Win a free Santa Cocoon kit!
I love all holidays but, in my opinion, nothing quite compares to the magic of Christmas! There's time with family, good food, classic carols and cheesy movies - not to mention, an opportunity to knit or crochet something warm and cozy while watching the snow fall outside! I didn't think Christmas could get any better,… Continue reading CLOSED Christmas in Crochet Giveaway: Win a free Santa Cocoon kit!
Holiday Patterns: Valentine’s Day
I love holidays and any reason to knit or crochet. You might not think there would be much to make for smaller celebrations like Valentine's Day, but I found quite a few patterns on Ravelry. Since tomorrow's the big day, I thought I'd share a couple of quick knits and a really cute crochet decoration.… Continue reading Holiday Patterns: Valentine’s Day
KnitBits Preview: Favorite Designs of 2012
It’s hard to believe another year is almost over. For Berroco, one of the highlights of 2012 was launching our newly redesigned website! I can’t wait to see what exciting changes 2013 will bring. At the very least, I can promise it will include new yarns and more beautiful patterns to knit and crochet! But… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: Favorite Designs of 2012
Knitter’s Spotlight: Wink Pattern
Pre-knitted yarns are a big trend this year. They look cool and they tend to be a quick knit. That’s the case with our free pattern Wink, which is knit with Berroco Link. It’s an easy scarf pattern that makes for a great beginner knitting project. If you can knit & purl, cast on &… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Wink Pattern
KnitBits Preview: Season’s Greetings
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? With only five days to go, it might be time to take snowmaking matters into your own hands. Berroco is happy to help. We’re including a free snowflake pattern in tomorrow’s KnitBits. It’s the perfect knitted decoration to create a snowy celebration, even if you live somewhere warm!… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: Season’s Greetings
Knitter’s Spotlight: Miniature Alpine Sweater by TgrLly01
Planning to trim the tree this weekend? You might want to add some knitted ornaments, like our Minutia, as a finishing touch. With dozens of designs to choose from you’ll be able to deck the halls, too! Plus they’ll be the fastest handknit sweaters you’ve ever made! TgrLly01 finished her Miniature Alpine Sweater in just… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Miniature Alpine Sweater by TgrLly01
Norah’s Knits: Last Minute Gifts
I know, I know, this is really late to be talking about making Christmas presents. Many of you started thinking about Christmas way back in August, or maybe as far back as January, but others of us are just getting to it now. Even if you've been über organized, maybe you still need one or… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Last Minute Gifts
Norah’s Knits: Knitted Christmas Ornaments
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of making Christmas decorations with my mom and my brother. Glue, glitter, felt, paint and suttache cord somehow came together to make truly charming ornaments for our tree. A few (ok, four) decades later, Mom still uses the best of these gems. These days, my craft of choice is… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knitted Christmas Ornaments
Independent Patterns, November Edition
It's official: the first snowflakes of the season are falling outside the Berroco office! And what better way to spend a snowy day than tangled in yarn working on a new project? With that in mind, I'm sharing a few independently designed patterns using Berroco yarn. If you have to go out in the cold,… Continue reading Independent Patterns, November Edition
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