The Summer 2016 Knitscene has a new patterns by both of the Amys here in the Berroco Design office. One of my favorite things about designing for magazine editorial is feeling like I get to work with my friends. Check out Amy P.'s dreamy Ipomoea scarf here or continue reading for thoughts and fit advice on the… Continue reading Anil Cardigan in Summer Knitscene
Category: sweater fit
Knitter Style: Banner Pullover in Ultra Alpaca Chunky
Ellen Mason has a fabulous design sense that always knocks my socks off. She has a knack for clever twists on classic concepts that feel both familiar and completely new at the same time. The result is wearable designs that blend seamlessly into an everyday wardrobe, but there is always a whimsical element that keeps the… Continue reading Knitter Style: Banner Pullover in Ultra Alpaca Chunky
Style Your Knits: Prickly Poppy
No matter how warm it gets, I never go anywhere in the summer without a lightweight cardigan. Prickly Poppy is a perfect summer cardi! Knit in Berroco Indigo - our new recycled cotton blend - this sweater is worked in reverse stockinette with eyelet patterns down the front and on the sleeve cuffs. You can throw… Continue reading Style Your Knits: Prickly Poppy
Amy’s Thread: Seamless Aidez (part 2)
Happy New Year! Hope you all had a grand holiday and a successful cast on for the Aidez KAL! This post is part 2 of 2 on converting Aidez from working flat (in pieces) to in the round (seamless), if you missed the first post, you can find it here. Step 4: The Yoke Join… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Seamless Aidez (part 2)
Style Your Knits: Paget
What's better than a cozy knit? A cozy knit that can be worn multiple ways! Paget from booklet #350 Clouds is one such versatile knit. The design team planned it as a kind of retro pullover with a button-down back and textured sleeves. But it looks just as great as a cardigan, too! Watch our new Style… Continue reading Style Your Knits: Paget
Style Your Knits: Flaherty
I've already mentioned in a previous blog post how much I love Flaherty from Norah Gaughan vol. 15. So when we started choosing designs for these videos, it got my vote. It's just a classic cable cardi that looks good on anyone in pretty much any outfit. Don't believe me? See for yourself! Watch more… Continue reading Style Your Knits: Flaherty
Amy’s Thread: All About Ease
What is ease and how much do you need? Ease is the difference between the finished measurements of the garment and the actual measurements of the body inside that garment. Forster from Norah Gaughan vol. 13 is an example of a sweater worn with very little ease. The pattern is written to fit 30(34-38-42-46-50-54)" but the actual… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: All About Ease
Amy’s Thread: What size?
What is the difference between "To Fit Bust Size..." and "Finished Measurements" and what is ease all about anyway? If you ask me what size I am, you're going to get a convoluted answer. It depends on the brand, it depends on the fit (that's ease or how loose the garment is meant to fit).… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: What size?
Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Udina KAL
If you haven't heard, our latest knit-along started this week featuring our new free pattern, Udina. This beautiful sweater - designed by the one and only Norah Gaughan - features an interesting new cable pattern that requires two cable needles for one of the stitches. Luckily, it only sounds hard! Watch Emily's How-To Video: Typically, we… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Udina KAL
What to Knit: Nancy
Nancy Bacon is not your typical grandmother from Minnesota. She's 61 going on 20, full of energy and enthusiasm! We all had a great time getting to know Nancy as we filmed our latest episode of What to Knit. Before the shoot, Norah picked out an assortment of designs based on Nancy's broad knitting preferences.… Continue reading What to Knit: Nancy