Before I answer the question about winding yarn, let’s take a look at the different ways yarn is packaged. Here at Berroco, our yarns are generally packaged in one of three different ways (or put-ups, as they’re called). Deciding which way to package the yarn depends on a lot of factors, including the nature of… Continue reading Ask Amanda: How do I wind yarn into a ball?
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Learning to Knit…Again
I’m going to get a little personal here and share a story about my latest knitting project. I hope you’ll all be kind. It wasn’t my first time knitting, but it certainly felt like I was learning to knit all over again. Last week I started working on the beautiful headband Ryll from booklet #323… Continue reading Learning to Knit…Again
Independent Patterns, November Edition
It's official: the first snowflakes of the season are falling outside the Berroco office! And what better way to spend a snowy day than tangled in yarn working on a new project? With that in mind, I'm sharing a few independently designed patterns using Berroco yarn. If you have to go out in the cold,… Continue reading Independent Patterns, November Edition
Holiday Patterns: Halloween Edition
If you’ve been to our Facebook page lately, you might have guessed that we like Halloween. I had a feeling some of you might also like Halloween and might have some fun patterns to share. But I had no idea how spooky or creative your designs would be. You’ve used Berroco yarns to make creepy… Continue reading Holiday Patterns: Halloween Edition
The Sourcery Coat
A few weeks ago, a fellow Raveler told me about a beautiful coat she’d seen on Ravelry made with Berroco yarns. When we checked it out at the office, the whole team was blown away! The incredible patterning and color choices make this coat a masterpiece. Here it is, titled “Sourcery, A Pastiche” and knitted… Continue reading The Sourcery Coat
Stitch Red
Berroco is proud to be participating in Stitch Red, a national campaign working to raise awareness about women’s heart disease. We’ve designated our Vintage yarn in color #5150 Berries as a Stitch Red product, so we’ll be donating 5% of all profits on this yarn to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health. Norah… Continue reading Stitch Red
Wearwithall
Recently reviewed by Clara Parkes in Knitter’s Review, Wearwithall: Knits for Your Life is a great new collection of patterns put together by a group of knitters from The Yarnery in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We were delighted to find that Berroco yarns made frequent appearances in the book (all photos © Gale Zucker): This turquoise… Continue reading Wearwithall
Blocking Acrylic Blends
If you’ve read any of our previous posts on the topic (Q&A with Norah and Cirilia, and Cirilia’s wet-blocking tutorial), you know that how you block a project depends on a number of factors. The shape and size of your project are both important, as well as your own opinion on how you’d like the… Continue reading Blocking Acrylic Blends
Color Trends for Fall 2012
We’re less than a month away from revealing our new yarns and designs for Fall/Winter 2012... Though it’s still too early to show off the designs, it’s a perfect time to start taking a look at the latest color trends for fall. Instead of following one overarching theme for the entire season, we’ve covered a… Continue reading Color Trends for Fall 2012
Berroco Abroad
Berroco yarns and patterns are readily available in hundreds of yarn shops around the United States and Canada, but what if you live in a different country? With the help of the Internet, our patterns and yarn lines are gaining fans from all around the world. Of course, this often leads to questions: How can… Continue reading Berroco Abroad
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