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Category: tools
How to Use Stitch Markers
I recently had a conversation with a fellow knitter about stitch markers. There had been a little confusion about removable versus non-removable stitch markers, and I realized that maybe some other folks would benefit from a little discussion about the types of markers and all the wonderful ways you can use them. First up, there's… Continue reading How to Use Stitch Markers
Amy’s Thread: Last Minute Gifts for Knitters
It's coming down to crunch time for the gift giving season. Not sure what to give to the knitters in your life? Or maybe you need to send some ideas to the loved ones who are desperate to find something to give you? This week I've rounded up a wish-list of perfectly practical gifts for… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Last Minute Gifts for Knitters
Amy’s Thread: Have Yarn, Will Travel
It's a holiday week in North America...time for fireworks, picnics and parades! Summertime holidays make me think of vacation. Whether you're hitting the road or just getting away to a backyard or a park, this is the time to pack up your knitting (and crochet) and go! A project bag is a necessity - yarn stays clean and… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Have Yarn, Will Travel
Get to Know Berroco: Where to Find Yarn Amounts
One of the questions we get most often about our website is, "How can I buy a pattern when you don't tell me the amount of yarn I need to make it?" Another common question, "Why don't your patterns say what sizes they come in?" The thing is, our website does have this information. You… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: Where to Find Yarn Amounts
Get to Know Berroco: Scavenger Hunt (Website Edition)
No matter how often you visit our website, there are probably a few features you have yet to explore. Well, you're in luck! We've put together a quick and (hopefully) fun scavenger hunt to help you find your way around. If you answer all of the following questions correctly, you'll be entered to win a… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: Scavenger Hunt (Website Edition)
What Inspires: Color Apps
Have you ever wished you could capture the scene in front of you and make it into a color palette? I know I've been amazed by fall foliage or enamored by a bouquet and then, regrettably, forgotten all about it. Recently, I've started using two iPhone/iPad apps to help choose and record colorways. It's an… Continue reading What Inspires: Color Apps
Denise2Go
At the TNNA trade shows, Berroco’s booth always seems to end up next to the Denise Needles booth, which means we get lots of chances to peek over at their latest products and chat with the wonderful ladies running the booth. In June, our friend Barbara at Denise showed us their latest innovation: Denise2Go. This… Continue reading Denise2Go
App Happy
In the design office, our iPads are becoming our most indispensable tools. They accompany us to our weekly meetings, assist us at our desks with our daily tasks, and even entertain us during our lunch breaks. As the most recent member to join Berroco’s unofficial iPad club, I’ve been spending a few weeks catching up… Continue reading App Happy
Blocking Wires
Rachel of inspinknity.com recently offered two sets of her premium blocking wires to the Berroco Design office, and we’ve been finding lots of great uses for them. Each set contains eighteen wires in different lengths: 36”, 24”, and 12”, along with a set of T pins. For an in-depth wet blocking tutorial for lace using… Continue reading Blocking Wires