Making Booklet #320 Big Kids/Little Kids, one of our spring 2012 pattern booklets, was an adventure. We designed 27 different patterns (more than 3 times what we usually include in a pattern booklet) and began planning our photo shoot. We hired a mix of professional models and friends to wear our designs, and secured a beautiful… Continue reading The Making of a Kid’s Book – Part 1
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About Wendell
After one of our designs is photographed, we are faced with the difficult task of choosing which photo to use for the pattern. Our fantastic photographer will usually give us a number of good shots and it’s up to us to decide which image showcases the knit or crocheted item best, using the amount of… Continue reading About Wendell
Office Updates
Since moving to a spacious new building, the Berroco offices have been acquiring some cool new decorations. It’s starting to look really nice, so I thought it’s about time I posted a few photos to show the progress. We'll start at the entryway and work our way down the hall... When they walk in the… Continue reading Office Updates
Photography Highlights
Our Spring 2012 photo shoots were a success! We kept our locations close to the ocean in southern Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and the weather graciously cooperated with us. I snapped a few in-progress pictures... No peeking at the sweaters though! I blurred them out, since it’s still too early to show them. Here we are… Continue reading Photography Highlights
Ready…Set…
Signs that the Spring 2012 photo shoot is almost here: The big black trunks are out - and they’re being filled with new sweaters. The big table in the office is spilling over with jewelry, buttons, yarn, lint brushes, and even a couple of DPNs. The funny-looking but handy tool belt is ready for action...… Continue reading Ready…Set…
Around the Office
Our Spring/Summer 2012 photo shoot is looming, and we’re starting to feel the pressure around the office. As a relaxing temporary escape, I finally started experimenting with Pixelmator, a photo editing program for Mac I bought a while ago. I took some simple photos of things around the office and started trying out all the… Continue reading Around the Office
A Book That Inspires
Every once in a while, a knitting book will pop into my life and really change things. A few years ago, my mom bought me The Art of Knitting by Françoise Tellier-Loumagne, and this book has become the single most helpful item on my shelf. Whenever I start to feel burned out or uninspired, I… Continue reading A Book That Inspires
Whirlwind June…
June has been exactly like a summer storm. A bit scary, very unpredictable, fast-moving, and at times refreshing and beautiful. It has been an exhausting but inspiring month... Norah and I spent the first half of the month consumed by TNNA! If you weren't following our updates on Twitter you can see a wonderful recap… Continue reading Whirlwind June…
Biff and Baffin, at the height of fashion!
Did you see today's free pattern? Biff is based on Baffin, a baby pattern from Booklet #292 DK Baby. I was completely tickled to see this video from the NY Times. This booklet is for the fashion forward baby, yo! CR
Berroco Behind the Scenes
Working in the world of knitwear design means that your calendar is more than a little screwy. Deadlines and lead times require you to be mentally "out of season" pretty much all the time. I've modeled heavy alpaca sweaters in July, knit angora in August and sketched summery tanks in September. Perhaps the craziest part… Continue reading Berroco Behind the Scenes
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