Knock, knock. Who's there? Banana. Banana who? ... I don't need to go on, do I? It's no secret that the design office here at Berroco is fond of the color orange. Norah loves it as much as I do and I did get a little mocking - OK, a lot of mocking - in the office for… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?
Category: knitting
Designer Spotlight: Haven by Julie Turjoman
For nearly two decades, Julie Turjoman was a knitter who often “tweaked” patterns to meet her personal preferences. About 7 years ago, Julie realized her tweaks were turning more into redesigns that looked nothing like the originals. Now she’s publishing her own patterns, including a new e-book called “Knits that Breathe.” Haven is one of… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Haven by Julie Turjoman
Emily Explains: Wrap and Turn
I've always gravitated toward things that are a bit quirky and clothes are no exception. When sketching, I like to imagine asymmetrical lines and shapes on the body. To make these forms come to life, I needed to learn how to use short rows in my knitting. Short rows literally mean knitting for some of… Continue reading Emily Explains: Wrap and Turn
Designer Spotlight: Baby Cakes by Linda Gavaldon
When it comes to designing, Linda Gavaldon sees herself as a problem-solver. She starts with an idea that’s a bit out of the ordinary and then gets to work -- playing around with different stitches, layouts and colors until it matches her vision. She’s particularly creative when it comes to designing personalized baby blankets. Linda’s… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Baby Cakes by Linda Gavaldon
Designer Spotlight: Striped Trap by Andra Asars
We lovingly refer to Andra Asars (our New England sales rep) as “the hurricane.” She talks a mile a minute, decides whether or not she likes a yarn in a single touch and knows our collections better than anyone. Her visits are equally exciting and exhausting, though she seems to leave with more energy than she… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Striped Trap by Andra Asars
Emily Explains: Letting Go… A Lesson of Decreasing in Pattern
I've demonstrated a few instances of decreasing in pattern and I thought I was finally starting to get it. But as I approached the armhole decrease in Fleta (the latest project on my needles) I realized I was totally in over my head. Decreasing into a cable can be confusing. Lucky for me, we have a… Continue reading Emily Explains: Letting Go… A Lesson of Decreasing in Pattern
Designer Spotlight: Brassica Pullover by Elizabeth Smith
The third time was the charm for Elizabeth Smith’s latest design. She knew she had the right yarn, she just needed to make a few modifications. So she knit and frogged (and knit and frogged) and knit it again until she was completely satisfied. Elizabeth is a bit of a perfectionist and Berroco Ultra Alpaca… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Brassica Pullover by Elizabeth Smith
Giveaway: Happy Feet
Looking for knits that'll knock your socks off? Cathy Carron's latest book, Happy Feet, has more than 40 patterns - some with multiple variations - that will satisfy sock knitters of every skill. From simple slippers to zippered leg warmers to socks with beads, bobbles and buttoned pockets, Carron has covered this knitting niche from knee to toe.… Continue reading Giveaway: Happy Feet
Emily Explains: Provisional Cast On
Have you been wanting to learn a provisional cast on? Today, I'm going to explain my preferred method. Truthfully, it's the only method I know, but I still think it's pretty great! A provisional cast on uses waste yarn - slippery and brightly colored is best - that is later removed to reveal live stitches. These… Continue reading Emily Explains: Provisional Cast On
Norah’s Knits: Small Projects for Spring – Hand Warmers
I quit wearing my coat a few weeks ago. It's not that the weather was warm - far from it, actually - but I am simply done with winter. This time of year, sometimes a pair of hand warmers can make the difference between being cold and being comfortable. Small projects like mittens and gauntlets… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Small Projects for Spring – Hand Warmers
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