Gauge is one of those things we talk a lot about as knitters but don't always take the time to explore. For this week's yarn post, I'm excited to talk about knitting gauge, specifically with regards to Berroco Indigo™, our great 100% recycled fibers yarn. Before I get into the swatches, let's talk a bit about what we… Continue reading Knitting Gauge with Berroco Indigo
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Odora KAL- Yarn Selection
Beginning Monday, May 2, we'll be knitting the Odora Shawl. For more information about the KAL, check out the Knitbits #653 then click over to the Berroco Lover's Ravelry Group to join us. Berroco has how-to's to help you through every step of the way from the garter tab cast-on to the bind-off and in between. Today… Continue reading Odora KAL- Yarn Selection
Shawl Knitting with Berroco Folio and Berroco Folio Luxe
We announced the next Berroco Knit-along for the Odora Shawl earlier this week. Odora was designed by Emily Nora O'Neil and uses four balls of Berroco Folio®, so for this week's swatching post, I wanted to talk a little bit more about this great yarn! The first time I used Berroco Folio was when I was swatching… Continue reading Shawl Knitting with Berroco Folio and Berroco Folio Luxe
Berroco Maya: the Perfect Alpaca and Pima Cotton Yarn
I blogged about Berroco Mixer® last week, which was featured in KnitBits #652 alongside Berroco Maya®. So this week I'm giving some attention to Berroco Maya, which we think is the perfect blend of alpaca and Pima cotton in a worsted weight yarn. Let's take a look at Maya! I knit my swatch in Berroco Maya color 5644… Continue reading Berroco Maya: the Perfect Alpaca and Pima Cotton Yarn
Berroco Mixer: Thick and Thin Summer Yarn
This week I'm taking a look at Berroco Mixer®, a thick and thin yarn that's perfect for summer knitting. Mixer blends cotton, polyester, rayon, and nylon into a thick and thin tape yarn that creates a one-of-a-kind fabric. Read on for more about Berroco Mixer. Mixer is a unique yarn in the Berroco line up. The fibers are… Continue reading Berroco Mixer: Thick and Thin Summer Yarn
Anil Cardigan in Summer Knitscene
The Summer 2016 Knitscene has a new patterns by both of the Amys here in the Berroco Design office. One of my favorite things about designing for magazine editorial is feeling like I get to work with my friends. Check out Amy P.'s dreamy Ipomoea scarf here or continue reading for thoughts and fit advice on the… Continue reading Anil Cardigan in Summer Knitscene
Cotton and Cashmere Combine in Berroco Corsica
The third and final of our new spring yarns is Berroco Corsica™. This lovely yarn is a blend of 90% cotton and 10% cashmere, worked in a multi-plied construction that lends stability while maintaining the softness of cashmere. Read on for more about this great new yarn! Corsica is a light DK weight, almost sport… Continue reading Cotton and Cashmere Combine in Berroco Corsica
New for Spring 2016! Berroco Mykonos
We've got three new yarns for Spring 2016, and last week I talked about my experience of knitting with Berroco Elba™. This week, I experimented with another of the new yarns, Berroco Mykonos™. Like Elba, Mykonos is a plant based-fiber yarn, but unlike Elba, a 100% cotton yarn, Mykonos is 66% linen, 26% nylon, and 8%… Continue reading New for Spring 2016! Berroco Mykonos
Knitter Style: Banner Pullover in Ultra Alpaca Chunky
Ellen Mason has a fabulous design sense that always knocks my socks off. She has a knack for clever twists on classic concepts that feel both familiar and completely new at the same time. The result is wearable designs that blend seamlessly into an everyday wardrobe, but there is always a whimsical element that keeps the… Continue reading Knitter Style: Banner Pullover in Ultra Alpaca Chunky
Knitting with Cotton and Berroco’s New Yarn Elba
I have a confession to make. I kind of hate knitting with cotton. I generally find it to be too stiff and heavy for what I want—garments get too heavy and sag out of shape, which is a disappointing after spending so much time knitting with it. Cotton can even get heavy when it's on the… Continue reading Knitting with Cotton and Berroco’s New Yarn Elba
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