Phew! I can't believe I'm closing in on one month at Berroco. Yesterday Margery, Norah and I took a trip to Boston so I could learn how to plan photo shoots. We saw many models and a lot of inspiring clothing. As you might imagine a lot of thought goes into styling the pattern books… Continue reading Design Team at Large
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Welcome Cirilia!
Yippee, yahoo... the search for an assistant designer is over! I am so very pleased to announce that Cirilia Rose is now working with us in the Berroco design studio. Cirilia jumped right in, multitasking from the start. During her first two days we have had her editing Knitbits, planning future issues, fully participating in design… Continue reading Welcome Cirilia!
the working boy’s sweater
Berroco's Johnny Boy sweater in action: In a clever multitasking move, Margery knit the original Johnny Boy sweater to fit her grandson, Noah. Reports have it that the sweater has seen heavy action ever since, has been washed (and dried) numerous times, and it still looks great. It's knit in Berroco Sox, our all wool sock yarn… Continue reading the working boy’s sweater
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help me kitty
Margery's cat Fred assists during our recent photoshoot. Just last week, a curious reader (Hi Jeni) asked me if I was going to include the requisite cat shots in my blog. W...e...l...l, now that you've asked, how can I resist? This has been one of those crazy, outrageously busy few weeks when Margery and I… Continue reading help me kitty
That color target card!
During a photoshoot we routinely include a color target in test shots. This helps out our art director. There is something about that card. It seems to bring out hidden personalities. Here are some out-takes from the photography for norah gaughan vol.1 The formerly calm and serene Ashley succombs to the power of the color… Continue reading That color target card!
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