What would you do if you lost your house and all of your possessions? What if your business was swept away? Could you go on, knowing friends and maybe even family members were missing? It’s so hard to imagine even one of these devastating losses, but for thousands of people in Japan all three have… Continue reading Yarn Alive
Category: sweaters
Knitter’s Spotlight: Cardamom by Whatthehay
We had a few sweaters this season that seemed to catch everyone’s eye. Cardamom was definitely one of them. Knit in the super bulky Berroco Peruvia Quick, it goes without saying that this cardigan doesn’t take long to make. It’s also cozy and has great texture, combining stockinette stitches, ribbing and a clever cabled button… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Cardamom by Whatthehay
KnitBits Preview: A Fine Italian Yarn
Berroco yarn is manufactured in mills all over the world, but we do most of our buying twice a year at a huge trade show in Florence, Italy. That's where our beautiful Berroco Cirrus comes from. There’s an interesting story about this fine Italian yarn, and the family that makes it, in tomorrow’s KnitBits. As… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: A Fine Italian Yarn
KnitBits Preview: Winter Giveaway
Would a new knitting book and some free Berroco yarn help make your new year happier? We thought so! Make sure you read tomorrow’s KnitBits, to find out how to enter our winter giveaway. Five winners will receive Cathy Carron’s “Short Story: chic knits for layering.” The book features 35 designs – all quick knits… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: Winter Giveaway
Knitter’s Spotlight: Maxim Sweater by XXKnitWhispererXX
Booklet #303 Berroco Remix is full of classic patterns for the entire family. If you’re looking for a great knit for kids, you’ll love the textured sweater, Maxim. XXKnitWhispererXX recently made Maxim for her daughter and she’s gotten a lot of compliments on it. She says she loves knitting with Remix because it’s machine washable.… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Maxim Sweater by XXKnitWhispererXX
Knitter’s Spotlight: Miniature Alpine Sweater by TgrLly01
Planning to trim the tree this weekend? You might want to add some knitted ornaments, like our Minutia, as a finishing touch. With dozens of designs to choose from you’ll be able to deck the halls, too! Plus they’ll be the fastest handknit sweaters you’ve ever made! TgrLly01 finished her Miniature Alpine Sweater in just… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Miniature Alpine Sweater by TgrLly01
Norah’s Knits: Where to Find Oversized Sweaters
The last few seasons have brought a huge change to silhouette in the fashion and sweater worlds, and some of us are quite happy about it. Loose sweaters are back. Not only comfortable and cozy, they are great for all figures (REALLY, I mean it), and getting the right fit is much less fussy. If you’re… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Where to Find Oversized Sweaters
Fall 2012 Favorite Knits
While we're proud of all our new patterns, it's always fun to see which knits are the favorites among our fans. That’s part of the reason we love having a Berroco trunk show at the historic Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI. It’s a rare opportunity for the local knitting community to try on samples and… Continue reading Fall 2012 Favorite Knits
Shape + Form
Cookie A, a designer famous for her amazingly architectural sock designs, recently released a fantastic new collection of knitting patterns. Cookie A Knitwear Volume 1: Shapes + Form features thirteen garments and accessories constructed in unusual ways, with lots of textural accents (all photography by Laura Kicey). Each item in the collection is beautiful, but… Continue reading Shape + Form
Crosstrail
Have you checked out the latest issue of Twist Collective? It’s got a lot of great designs, including a gorgeous oversized pullover, Crosstrail, designed by Norah. Let’s take a closer look at the sweater (all photos by Carrie Bostick Hoge). It’s worked in Lodge, Berroco’s new self-striping wool blend, which is perfect for accentuating the… Continue reading Crosstrail
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