With the name a la mode, it’s no surprise that Lori Versaci’s handknit sweater was actually inspired by a look on the runway at New York Fashion Week. It was few years back that she saw a metallic pullover sweater paired with a stiff, straight skirt. It looked like a kind of fashionable armor. Soon, Lori… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: A La Mode by Lori Versaci
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Barrison’s Travels: New Hampshire Photo Shoot
Barrison bearly had a chance to get over the jet lag from her SoCal vacation before she was on the road again. This time she joined the rest of the design team for our Spring/Summer '14 photo shoot in New Hampshire. Since it was her second trip to the Granite State, she didn't have to… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: New Hampshire Photo Shoot
Norah’s Knits: Handcrafted Christmas Gifts
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
Knitter’s Spotlight: Karma Kables by Linda Benne
It takes lots of practice to become the fastest knitter in North America. Just ask Linda Benne. She earned that title in 2004, knitting 253 stitches in just three minutes! Of course, she doesn’t mind slowing her needles to perfect a design. Karma Kables is a seamless, short-sleeve cardigan knit in Berroco Karma. While Linda claims she’s… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Karma Kables by Linda Benne
Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Caley
I pretty much knew I wanted to knit Caley from the moment I saw it on our model last spring. It's the only garment designed with our new fall yarn Berroco Brio, and it was just the kind of mindless knitting I needed after (finally) finishing my Merle from our Knit with Norah KAL! I cast… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Caley
Norah’s Knits: More Ideas for Kodiak
Knitting with Berroco Kodiak is so much fun! It's soft and light and the pieces knit up quickly. Booklet #337 has a variety of items to choose from and there are three more designs in my vol 13! Looking for even more patterns? I've shared some suggestions below. Kodiak is a good substitute for all of these yarns,… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: More Ideas for Kodiak
Knitter’s Spotlight: Coffee & Yarn Hat by Kathy Ticho
If there are two things Kathy Ticho knows, it’s coffee & yarn. In fact, she owns a combined yarn shop and coffee house called Knitche, which caters to knitters, crocheters and spinners in the Chicago area, who also enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea. So it's no surprise that her most recent design combines both… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Coffee & Yarn Hat by Kathy Ticho
Barrison’s Travels: SoCal Summer Vacation
After a busy summer, and before an even busier fall, Barrison joined me for a long weekend in Southern California. The weather was perfect and Barrison was beach ready! She knit an adorable pink bikini on the plane using Berroco Weekend. Then she added an orange flower with some scrap Berroco Weekend Chunky that I… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: SoCal Summer Vacation
Norah’s Knits: Fair Isle Style – Win a book!
I was very excited when I received my copy of Mary Jane Mucklestone's new book, Fair Isle Style. An admired colleague and personal friend, Mary Jane is our secret weapon when it come to photo shoots. She's been our stylist for the last few years, choosing the clothes and jewelry to best show off our knitwear. Her consummate eye and… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Fair Isle Style – Win a book!
Knitter’s Spotlight: Braid Station by Angela Dickson
As I near the end of my very first cable-knitting project, I’m not sure why I waited so long to give this technique a try. I guess I thought something so pretty would be more complicated! If you’re new to cables, too, or just looking for a beautiful project, Angela Dickson’s Braid Station is a… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Braid Station by Angela Dickson
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