The air is chilly again today and I officially want to be snuggled in a blanket all the time. This becomes a bit of a problem when life resumes and, you know... I have to go out in public. My best solution? Knit a big cozy scarf... choose a scrumptious yarn and wrap myself up in… Continue reading Emily Explains: Ways to Wear Big Scarves
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Norah’s Knits: Easy Baby Patterns
The warmer fall weather held out in New England yesterday, allowing us a fun playground adventure with four of our five grandchildren. They were all looking so adorable in their little hipster hats and handknits gifted by friends and family (but alas, not by me). All this cuteness reminded be that I really need to… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Easy Baby Patterns
Designer Spotlight: Library Window Watchcap by Christine Guest
Between homeschooling three children, keeping two blogs and publishing knitting patterns, Christine Guest spends a lot of time at her local library. So much time, in fact, that library’s architecture actually inspired a recent design! “I noticed that the windows have the decoration of a square with an x and a cross, so I started… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Library Window Watchcap by Christine Guest
Emily Explains: Color Combinations
I have to be honest, sometimes I find working with color to be extremely difficult. Seriously, I mean how can one possibly narrow down just a few colors of beautifully spun yarn to work with! And to make that decision quickly?! No way.Ultimately, I end up with the same colors - white or “bluish” grey.… Continue reading Emily Explains: Color Combinations
Designer Spotlight: Starbrook Pullover by Cassie Castillo
You know how you can have a closet full of clothing and nothing to wear? Cassie Castillo can relate. A talented knitwear designer, Cassie says she had fallen into a bad habit of designing clothing and accessories that she “aspired” to wear. In reality, most of these items just stayed in her closet. That’s when… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Starbrook Pullover by Cassie Castillo
Emily Explains: Double Yarn Overs
I always have a hard time deciding what styles to knit and wear. Right now I think my favorite style is lace, even as the weather is taking a turn for the cold. I especially like how it looks with layered fabrics, allowing different colors to show through. I will forever be inspired by the… Continue reading Emily Explains: Double Yarn Overs
Emily Explains: Stranded Knitting in the Round
One of my best friends from high school is from Iceland. She used to go home to visit and come back with photos that looked as if they came from a stunning fashion magazine. The sweaters on her friends and family members were gorgeous! Many were made by hand, gifts from someone special. I'll never… Continue reading Emily Explains: Stranded Knitting in the Round
Norah’s Knits: Color of the Week – Marigold
Sunday morning, after we've knocked out the NY Times crossword puzzle, my husband and I each dive into our iPads and peruse our Zite feeds the way we used to devour the Sunday paper. Yes, the times, they are a changing, but I'm having fun changing with them. If it weren't for my new habit… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Color of the Week – Marigold
Knitter’s Spotlight: Garden Gate and Ivy by Stephanie Dosen
With her “knitting wands” and whimsy to spare, Stephanie Dosen has whipped up dozens of popular patterns under her design label, Tiny Owl Knits. Everything she makes is uniquely enchanting - a mix of the natural world and something a bit more magical. Garden Gate and Ivy is one of Stephanie’s newest designs and it’s… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Garden Gate and Ivy by Stephanie Dosen
Emily Explains: Assembly for Gazost
Last Thanksgiving, long before my time at Berroco, I was sitting on the couch with my dad watching an old movie, when all of a sudden, he paused it and had an idea. My businessman, sports-loving, grill-aficionado father had a design idea for me. Usually, these idea are silly and revolve around golf or sailing,… Continue reading Emily Explains: Assembly for Gazost
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