Diane Augustin has been knitting and crocheting for most of her life. What’s she’s learned over the years, is that it’s still the simple one or two skein projects that make her happiest. That goes for knitting and designing. Her Ravelry designer page is filled with beautiful cowls and other accessories– many also featuring her love… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Get-up-and-go Cowl by Diane Augustin
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Emily Explains: Exposed Seams
It seems like every week I uncover a new favorite design from the Berroco archives. Right now, I'm madly in love with Wakame - a cropped, asymmetrical sweater that drapes just perfectly. Wakame was first published in booklet #262 Yin and Yang, but it was such a hit that we reintroduced it as one of our free patterns!… Continue reading Emily Explains: Exposed Seams
Norah’s Knits: Knit for Yourself!
The rush of the gift-giving season has subsided and the cold of winter is setting in. This is about the time I dream of knitting for myself. I'm hoping to have more free time to snuggle up on the couch with a cat or two, get an old movie playing and knit. I love that… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knit for Yourself!
Designer Spotlight: Snowflake by Stephanie Mason
Stephanie Mason describes herself as an “all around crafty lady.” She knits, crochets, embroiders and whips up beautiful new designs at an impressive pace. Recently, she set a lofty creative goal – to design and publish 100 baby sweater patterns in one year! She’s even set up a website to share her progress. #16 on… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Snowflake by Stephanie Mason
Designer Spotlight: Bella Necklace Trio by Shelby Allaho
When it comes to designing crochet patterns, Shelby Allaho tends to go with the flow. She works mainly in free-form crochet, which gives her the flexibility change paths mid-project. As she’s found, sometimes the kerchief you planned to design really just wants to be a purse. Lucky for us, Shelby has used her creativity to… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Bella Necklace Trio by Shelby Allaho
Emily Explains: Arm Knitting!
Every once in a while, I see a post on Pinterest or another of my favorite inspirtation sites, about a technique famously known as arm kniting. I look at it, admire the bulky scarf made, and move on. I love knitting with bulky yarn and bulky needles. Why would I need to knit with my… Continue reading Emily Explains: Arm Knitting!
Designer Spotlight: DC State Fair Fingerless Mitts by Whitney Meagher
After years of experimenting other designers' knitting patterns, Whitney Meagher took the next step - entering her own design in a recent knitting and crochet contest at the DC State Fair. The only requirement was to incorporate the District of Columbia flag. Whitney came up with a pair of fingerless gloves, which ended up taking the… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: DC State Fair Fingerless Mitts by Whitney Meagher
Barrison’s Travels: Ireland
Barrison loves being home for the holidays but before settling down for a cozy New England winter, she squeezed in one more adventure to Ireland. Our sales rep Betsy, who's also a flight attendant, got a her a great deal on airfare and offered to be Barrison's personal tour guide! From the beautiful countryside along… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: Ireland
Emily Explains: Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
I love the holidays. Growing up, our dining room and kitchen would be overflowing with garland, twinkle lights, wrapping paper and handmade gifts from my mom. It was a whole month of crafting, baking and singing along with Bing Crosby.No matter how big or small, a gift that you make is always special. And the… Continue reading Emily Explains: Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
Norah’s Knits: Super Quick Knits, More Ideas for Brio
Compellingly sparkly and oh so quick to knit, Berroco Brio has suddenly become the yarn of the season. We have 5 patterns designed especially for Brio, but I found more hidden treasures in our pattern library, where Brio can be used for a little more variety. Brio knits at 2.25 sts/inch, so it's the same… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Super Quick Knits, More Ideas for Brio
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