The Berroco Spring launched in January featuring 3 new yarns for 2016 and a collection of new patterns to go with them. Here in the northeast United States, temperatures have settled in to seasonal norms (high today of 28F) and I'm more anxious to start new projects that will keep me cozy while I knit… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: All Seasons Knitting
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Designer Spotlight: Sea Song by Sara Kay Hartmann
In a family where “hardly anyone is crafty,” Sara Kay Hartmann is the exception. She taught herself to knit and crochet in 2008 by watching videos online. Just last year, she released her first book, Poetic Crochet: 20 Shawls inspired by Classic Poems. Sea Song is a colorful and cozy Möbius loop crocheted in four… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Sea Song by Sara Kay Hartmann
Sneak Peek: Spring/Summer ’16 Atmosphere
It might not feel like it, but spring is right around the corner... at least in the knitting world! We'll be launching Berroco's new collection for Spring/Summer '16 in less than two weeks. What you can expect? In addition to three gorgeous new yarns, there seven inspiring new pattern booklets. You can get a taste of… Continue reading Sneak Peek: Spring/Summer ’16 Atmosphere
Amy’s Thread: Knitters Resolutions
Do you make New Years Resolutions? Do you keep them? I'm not really one to make a lot of resolutions for January 1, but I'd really like to commit 2016 to knitting more of the things I want to wear instead of always only knitting the things I want to design. I have a short… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Knitters Resolutions
Amy’s Thread: Great Work from Indy Designers
Beautiful work by Independent Designers gets published everyday, we try to highlight as many as we can in our Designer Spotlight series and in my occasional Designer to Watch Series. Here is a short list of a standouts we didn't get to talk enough about from 2015. The Swope Cowl by Whitney Hayward, knit in… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Great Work from Indy Designers
Designer Spotlight: Darling Little Romper by Mandi Yelland
Mandi Yelland knits and designs primarily for newborn photographers, which means she almost always gets to see her items in use (and on adorable babies!). That includes her Darling Little Romper, a classic onesie knit in Andean Mist. The romper comes in three sizes (0-3 months, 3-6 and 6-12). It is worked entirely in stockinette… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Darling Little Romper by Mandi Yelland
Emily Explains: How-To Make Last Minute Mistletoe!
This week I think I have holiday brain. My mind rapidly jumps around as I think about the many things I'm juggling at work and the things I'm hoping to do for fun. When I sat down to write today's blog post my mind turned blank. What on earth can I help you all with today?!… Continue reading Emily Explains: How-To Make Last Minute Mistletoe!
Designer Spotlight: Red Poppy Poncho by Martha Wissing
Martha Wissing is an amazing knitter, talented designer and a generally wonderful human being. In addition to previously owning her own yarn shop, Martha was my co-worker here at Berroco for nearly two years.* Most recently, she collaborated with Laura Zukaite in designing the first collection of patterns for AMANO Yarns. *If my description of… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Red Poppy Poncho by Martha Wissing
Emily Explains: Yarn and Color Alternatives for Mille
This week's free pattern Mille, designed by Amy Christoffers, is perfect for the chilly months. It is a large, seed stitch cowl that can be wrapped around your neck a few times to keep you looking stylish but feeling warm. Mille is knit in Berroco North Star, made with palette of sophisticated neutrals, five of the seven North… Continue reading Emily Explains: Yarn and Color Alternatives for Mille
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