When Nancy Vandivert teaches knitting and crochet classes, she likes to share this mantra with her students, “take a deep breath and remember that you are the goddess of your project.” And she speaks from experience. Nancy has been knitting and designing for years, and she became a TGKA-certified master knitter in 2010. Nancy’s Black… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Black Baccara Cardigan by Nancy Vandivert
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Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Flaherty With a Bit of Flair
My Flaherty has flair...at least that's my official position. In reality, I royally flubbed this project. And I didn't notice my mistakes until I was 14 inches and several months in. I fell in love with this design the day I saw the sample. Here's a picture of me modeling it just minutes after we… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Flaherty With a Bit of Flair
Emily Explains: Color Options for Splice
What is soft, cuddly and furry all over? Marmot! This yarn's soft fur-like texture lends itself to many fun accessory patterns, but Norah believed it would make a lovely garment, too! Splice is a simple pullover that combines both Vintage DK for the sleeves and Marmot for the body. Some of you have written in… Continue reading Emily Explains: Color Options for Splice
Amy’s Thread: Knitter Style – Sislana
Finished projects from Berroco's Fall/Winter '14 collection are popping up on Ravelry - and I am super excited to see this amazing Sislana from Norah Gaughan vol. 15 in Berroco Elements knit by Amy (threadpanda on Ravelry). Sislana is one of my favorite patterns from Norah's most recent collection; it has a little of everything. It's knit… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Knitter Style – Sislana
Designer Spotlight: Spring Flowers Shawl by Wendy Easton
Wendy Easton first learned to crochet in the 1960s, during a family trip to London. She visited a LYS, where some ladies taught her the basics and sent her off with cotton yarn and instructions for a dress. She still has the dress, which has also been worn by her youngest daughter! Though Wendy initially… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Spring Flowers Shawl by Wendy Easton
Emily Explains: How To Crochet the Pattern Stitch for Bantry
August is here and I am thoroughly enjoying flipping through the latest fashion magazines to see what is new for Fall '14. I love this spread in W so much, it is actually making me long for sweater weather! Okay, okay...I'm not ready for summer to be over just yet, but I am working with tweeds and… Continue reading Emily Explains: How To Crochet the Pattern Stitch for Bantry
Designer Spotlight: “Thanks! Piet” Wrap by Candy Key
Candy Key says that her life changed when a “real yarn shop” finally opened in her area. Yarnies, located in Abilene, TX, allowed Candy to build a stash with fabulous yarns, which continues to inspire her knitting! As a former teacher of both geometry and art, Candy is also greatly inspired by the work of… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: “Thanks! Piet” Wrap by Candy Key
Amy’s Thread: Knitter’s Vacation
What's on the needles? Nothing! OK, not nothing, but we are giving the knitting needles a break. Alison (who handles all of your pattern support questions, as well as generally being the glue that holds the Design Team together) has been on a crochet kick this summer. Alison learned to crochet when she was about… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Knitter’s Vacation
Designer Spotlight: Grey Dolman Cardigan by Irina Anikeeva
Irina Anikeeva grew up in Russia with a mom who knit and sewed for a living. Knowing her mom didn’t have much time to make anything else, Irina asked her mom to teach her the basics. She says it was “love at first stitch.” Now living in California, Irina was looking for a roomy cardigan… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Grey Dolman Cardigan by Irina Anikeeva
Get to Know Berroco: Color Cards
I've worked at Berroco for nearly two years, but I only just recently learned how our color cards are made. Twice a year, we fire up a special machine in the warehouse that produces cards for all of our new yarns and old yarns with new shades. Here are some fun facts about this colorful… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: Color Cards
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