A friend of mine recently asked me to teach her how to knit. This got me thinking about when I was a beginner knitter. What seemed difficult? Which techniques were confusing? The thing I remember the most clearly is that I could overcome almost any obstacle if I was knitting a piece I really wanted… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knitting Patterns for Beginners
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Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Herbie
I was really excited to get to work today and cast on for our Berroco Karma Knit-Along! So excited, in fact, that I forgot my needles at home (mental head slap). Off to a great start! Luckily, we have plenty of spares in the design office. I borrowed a pair, I wound my first hank… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Herbie
Norah’s Knits: Knitting for Babies
While I missed out on having babies of my own, in my 40s I was lucky enough to marry a man with three grown children. I am now very happily “Grandma Norah” to three little ones, and there are two more on the way! How could I not think about knitting for babies? When the… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knitting for Babies
Knitter’s Spotlight: Suzi Tee by Cheri Christian
Cheri Christian claims her favorite project is always her next one. “I love the creative part, the drawing, starting with nothing and having a great design at the end.” Still, she’s pretty proud of the success of her latest design, Suzi Tee. “It’s been going like gangbusters, so far!” Cheri, who designs under the name C2Knits,… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Suzi Tee by Cheri Christian
Fall/Winter 2013 Preview
Can you believe it's almost time for a new season of Berroco patterns? That means eight new booklets with more than 70 beautiful patterns! We'll be sharing our full collection for Fall/Winter '13 in just a few weeks! But really, who can wait that long? Between the top-down, seamless knits in Norah Gaughan Vol. 13 and the… Continue reading Fall/Winter 2013 Preview
Barrison’s Travels: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
When I invited Barrison to join me on a trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, she asked what she should wear. Hmmm....spring in the U.P.? That could be tricky! I told her it better be warm enough to handle snow, but light enough to be comfortable in the sun. And orange, definitely orange, because something's always in… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Norah’s Knits: What I learned in the Yarn Shop
In March and April I managed to carve out some time to visit a few New England yarn shops. Andra, the area's sales rep, and I traveled with a trunk show of sweaters in a variety of sizes and encouraged knitters to try them all on. It's a fun, party-like atmosphere with sweaters and compliments… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: What I learned in the Yarn Shop
Knitter’s Spotlight: Zip-N-Zag Bag by Kim McClellan
Kim McClellan almost never leaves home without her knitting bag. She’s been known to knit while waiting in line, watching movies and touring with her musician husband. Of course, her always on-the-go lifestyle makes it harder for her to keep organized. In particular, Kim says she spends a lot of time digging through her bag… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Zip-N-Zag Bag by Kim McClellan
Norah’s Knit’s: Summer Accessories
In celebration of a long awaited, and now much enjoyed Spring I've put together a little photo essay combining snippets of what's happening in my New Hampshire yard co-ordinated with Some spring /summer accessories from our collections. Click on the image for pattern name and more info. Five of these nature photos were taken on… Continue reading Norah’s Knit’s: Summer Accessories
Norah’s Knits: A Case for Muddy Colors
Ever since I was a kid I’ve been stumped by this simple question – “What is your favorite color? My favorite color for what? Do you mean my favorite color to wear, or my favorite room color, my favorite color from nature, favorite accent color, favorite car color? I can’t even tell you my favorite… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: A Case for Muddy Colors
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