There are a lot of things that make Berroco Remix a special yarn. Even before I knit my Adeline in it, I was intrigued by its rustic look and the way it felt - soft but full of texture. How does Remix get such a unique look and feel? It's actually an interesting story... Remix is… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: Berroco Remix
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Emily Explains: How to Make a Color Blocked Pom Pom
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of playful embellishments. I'm tempted to add fringe to everything! Needless to say, I loved the colorful pom pom that's sewn to the top of last week’s free pattern, Rist. I have been curious about making a color blocked pom pom and this design gave me the… Continue reading Emily Explains: How to Make a Color Blocked Pom Pom
Emily Explains: How to Read a Lace Chart
I don't know about you, but I was a totally intimidated the first time I looked at charted patterns. All of those little boxes, foreign symbols and lines going every which way -- it’s enough to give a girl knitting nightmares! But once I faced my fears, I realized that it wasn’t so bad. Now… Continue reading Emily Explains: How to Read a Lace Chart
Emily Explains: Knitting Two Pieces at the Same Time
My housemates have a nickname for me. They call me a "yarnie." It's true... I want to knit all of the time. It takes a lot of strength to try and not knit. I can't relax without some yarn and needles in hand. I’ll admit it, I am a yarn addict. I have a new… Continue reading Emily Explains: Knitting Two Pieces at the Same Time
Knitter’s Spotlight: Versatile Pandora Necklace by Laura Biondi
Laura Biondi’s Versatile Pandora Necklace started as a gift to herself. She had received one skein of Berroco Versa for her birthday and wanted to make something extra special with it. She designed a cute crochet necklace pattern featuring Pandora style beads on three i-chords (which could be knit, as well!). Since then, she’s been… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Versatile Pandora Necklace by Laura Biondi
Emily Explains: Binding Off in the Middle of a Row
Finally getting to a point where you feel confident enough to knit sweaters is so exciting! I recommend all beginning knitters have no fear about knitting sweaters - it is so much fun! At some point in our sweater knitting, we all come across a pattern where we need to bind off in the middle… Continue reading Emily Explains: Binding Off in the Middle of a Row
Barrison’s Travels: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
When I invited Barrison to join me on a trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, she asked what she should wear. Hmmm....spring in the U.P.? That could be tricky! I told her it better be warm enough to handle snow, but light enough to be comfortable in the sun. And orange, definitely orange, because something's always in… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Barrison’s Travels: Japan
Barrison is a furry little bear who lives at Berroco. Look familiar? She was actually the inspiration for a free pattern featured in our KnitBits newsletter earlier this year! When she isn't modeling, she loves to knit and hang out with the design team. She also loves to travel! So she was pawsitively thrilled when our… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: Japan
Spring/Summer 2013 Trunk Shows
When it comes to choosing a project, especially a garment, it isn't just about how well you knit, but also, how well the finished object will fit. That's one of the reasons I love our traveling trunk shows! You can touch and try on one of our new designs before you invest all of your… Continue reading Spring/Summer 2013 Trunk Shows
Norah’s Knits: Summer Knitting
Am I crazy? It is so very cold and snowy outside today in New England. Why would I want to start thinking about summer knits? Five reasons come to mind: Presents Quite a few folks on my gift list have summer birthdays, AND John and I are looking forward to three new grandchildren this summer.… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Summer Knitting
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