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
Category: knitting
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
Ask Amanda: Why is my bind-off so tight?
Binding off in knitting can be one of the most exciting steps of the project, since every stitch takes you closer to finishing. While the actual motion of binding off (alternatively called casting off) is very similar to knitting, there is an important difference. A standard bind-off row naturally has less elasticity than your typical… Continue reading Ask Amanda: Why is my bind-off so tight?
Ask Amanda: Why is there a loose stitch at the end of the row?
It’s important to remember that there are as many styles of knitting as there are knitters, so each person’s work will look slightly different. Oftentimes, a slight tension difference between stitches won’t be that noticeable after the project is finished and blocked. That being said, sometimes a little knitting help can get a looseness problem… Continue reading Ask Amanda: Why is there a loose stitch at the end of the row?
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
Ask Amanda: How do I make a slip knot?
The humble slip knot is the foundation upon which countless yarn projects have been built. It’s typically the first loop that you’ll put on your crafting tool of choice, since a slip knot for knitting is the same as a slip knot for crochet. This knot’s special quality is its flexibility: the loop can easily… Continue reading Ask Amanda: How do I make a slip knot?
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
Knitter’s Spotlight: Damask Purse by Hurdler788
We love when you make our patterns and show off the results on Ravelry. But why stop there? We want to share your recent projects on our blog, too! This is the first installment of our Knitter’s Spotlight – a weekly look at what you’ve made and the story behind your process. More than a… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Damask Purse by Hurdler788
KnitBits Preview: How-To (and why to) Visit Berroco’s Video Library
As you may have read in a previous post, I’ve been trying to brush up on my knitting techniques. I love when I can use a video to learn new stitches because I can start and stop it as I need. Of course, I usually have to replay it when I come across the same… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: How-To (and why to) Visit Berroco’s Video Library
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