Heather Dixon’s love of knitting started early on. She says she asked her mom to teach her when she was just four or five, but her mom was too busy. Instead, Heather got a “Learn to Knit Kit” and taught herself – knitting and reknitting until she got it right. Apparently, all that practice paid… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Woodstock Dress by Heather Dixon
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Knitter’s Spotlight: Verge by Shelly Stilger
Being stuck in bed isn’t so bad if you’re learning to knit and crochet. Just ask Shelly Stilger. Her sister-in-law taught her how to do both when she was recovering from a surgery 15 years ago. A few years later, Shelly turned her hobby into a business. Shelly owns the Twist Yarn Shop in Wichita,… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Verge by Shelly Stilger
Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Vizcaya
I finished my second garment last week and I really think I'm starting to get the hang of this knitting thing! That's not to say it was without mistakes, though. I'm pretty sure I created the most massively horrible dropped stitch of all time (I haven't done any research on this, but I'm confident it'd… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Vizcaya
Knitter’s Spotlight: Knitted Blankets
Is there anything better than a handmade gift that's truly loved? J’s Blanket – project by mgustafson06 (pattern by Norah Gaughan) Raveler mgustafson06 spent more than a year knitting “J’s Blanket,” and judging from her daughter’s reaction, the project was certainly worth her efforts! The beautiful blanket is based on Norah’s “Swirl” blanket from our Comfort… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Knitted Blankets
What to Knit: Model Search
Want to be the star of our next "What to Knit" video? You'd get to spend the day with the Berroco Design Team being personally styled by Norah in garments from our Fall/Winter 2013 collection (before we've even released them to the public!). That's not all - we'll also have a professional hair and make… Continue reading What to Knit: Model Search
Knitter’s Spotlight: Fern Fingerless Gloves by Amanda Lilley
When you live in New England, you quickly realize that the start of spring, according to the calendar, has nothing to do with the start of spring weather. Designer Amanda Lilley has lived in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, so I can only imagine she had spring in mind when knitting her beautiful Fern Fingerless… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Fern Fingerless Gloves by Amanda Lilley
Winners: Intarsia Delight Contest
We have a new winner in our Intarsia Delight contest! Congratulations to Laura Fugate who said, "I’ve only done intarsia once, but it’s a nice way to do colorwork without the double-thickness of stranding. By the way, LOVE Berocco Vintage yarn!" Please contact me (apalumbo@berroco.com) within the next week to collect your prize. ________________________________________________________________________________ We have… Continue reading Winners: Intarsia Delight Contest
Knitter’s Spotlight: Handknit Socks
I’ve always thought of socks as great way to express my personality. With the exception of holiday socks (always in style), my preferences have changed a lot over the years. When I was little, my socks were white with lots of ruffles. In my early teens, I mostly wore ankle socks with cute prints. During… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Handknit Socks
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
Contest: Win an Intarsia Delight Sweater Kit!
Have you picked up the latest issue of Creating Knitting? If not, you're missing out on three fun new patterns using Berroco yarn! Lucky for you, we're giving away two copies of Creative Knitting Spring 2013 along with enough Vintage yarn to make the largest size of Galina Carroll's Intarsia Delight! The funky oversized sweater looks… Continue reading Contest: Win an Intarsia Delight Sweater Kit!
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