With the holiday season hitting full stride, usually the last thing we think about is what to knit for ourselves. Or at least in theory, but sometimes planning the next project is the carrot on the stick to get us to the finish line. We're all for a good carrot - how about a New Year, New… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Upcoming Knit-Along with the Berroco Design Team
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Designer Spotlight: Ho Ho Ho Slipper Socks by Lesley Richards
Most knitters have a disaster story or two from their beginner projects. Lesley Richards refers to hers as the “Mega Sock.” She only knit the one, which was big enough to fit both of her feet, and kept it as a reminder to always check gauge. These days, Lesley not only knits socks that fit,… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Ho Ho Ho Slipper Socks by Lesley Richards
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
Emily Explains: Fringe
Fringe is so easy and so fabulous. Grab all the yarn that your pattern calls for and knit your piece. Assemble it and get ready for the best part of the pattern...cutting and knotting your fringe! I had a lot of fun adding fringe to the designs in booklet #352 Nomad. Here's a how-to video… Continue reading Emily Explains: Fringe
Emily Explains: Knitting with Beads (as you go)
For this week's how-to video, I'm showing you a new way to knit with beads. I was motivated to learn this technique when I was putting together next week's KnitBits. It features a soon-to-be-released free pattern in Cirrus that I've been eyeing in the design office for months now! I can't wait for all of you to see it,… Continue reading Emily Explains: Knitting with Beads (as you go)
Amy’s Thread: Exploring Style with Cirilia
The long awaited release of Cirilia Rose's book Magpies, Homebodies and Nomads: A Modern Knitter's Guide to Discovering and Exploring Style (2014 Stewart, Tabori and Chang) finally came at the beginning of the month - and it's a stunner. Cirilia was the Design Assistant here at Berroco from 2008 to 2011, where she designed a… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Exploring Style with Cirilia
Designer Spotlight: Evergreen Basket by Darla Fanton
After nearly half a century knitting and crocheting, it’s fair to say Darla Fanton is something of an expert. She has produced more than 100 designs over the years and is known for reintroducing and popularizing old techniques. Darla’s Evergreen Basket is featured in the new special issue of Interweave Crochet Home. The cute container… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Evergreen Basket by Darla Fanton
Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Discom-bobble-ated
I came across Lorraine Pistorio's Knit Colors "Count"-erpillar pattern last December and I knew I had to make it for my niece's first birthday. She was only a month old, so I had plenty of time. Of course, I didn't cast on for my counterpillar until October 28 of this year. That gave me exactly… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Discom-bobble-ated
Emily Explains: Posting Your Fabulous Projects to Ravelry!
I have to admit something. Until this week, I had never posted a finished project to Ravelry.As a designer, it feels so good to see pictures of projects I've designed posted by you. So I decided it was time for me to start posting my finished projects, too. I've documented the process below to help those… Continue reading Emily Explains: Posting Your Fabulous Projects to Ravelry!
Amy’s Thread: Knitter Style – Daqin
With simple, good designs, sometimes it's all about the color. I have featured Amy (aka Threadpanda) on here before for her beautiful knits. This time she out did herself. She knit Daqin from booklet #348, in the Berroco Cosma shade #2426 'Plum Blossom,' which compliments her coloring perfectly. Nice work Amy! Have you finished any projects… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Knitter Style – Daqin
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