It’s already mid-December, and I must grudgingly admit that the coldest, shortest days of the year are coming. One bright spot, however, is that with winter comes the undeniable need for cozy sweaters! As a dedicated lover of knitwear, winter is the perfect time for me to wrap myself in the warmest sweaters I own... the… Continue reading Top Picks for Winter
More Independent Favorites
I’ve been cruising around on Ravelry again, and I’ve found some beautiful new patterns to share. It’s exciting to see what independent designers are doing with our yarns! First up is Hannah Fettig’s Autumnal Cardigan, knitted in Ultra Alpaca Light. The long silhouette and generously sized ribbed collar make it a perfect option for staying… Continue reading More Independent Favorites
Trunk Show
Last week Norah and I attended a trunk show reception at Slater Mill, where we had the chance to meet and chat with lots of enthusiastic knitters. Garments and accessories from Norah Gaughan vol. 9 and Booklet #315 Bohemian Mix were on display, as well as a few additional items. For an extra surprise, Norah… Continue reading Trunk Show
Turkey Day
Just a couple of days until Thanksgiving Day! We invite you to celebrate with a visual feast of Berroco yarns: Happy Thanksgiving! Amanda
Current Cables
I’ve been venturing into a lot of clothing stores lately, and it seems like cable stitching is everywhere. In addition to cabled hats, scarves, and mittens, there are all kinds of intricately stitched sweaters hitting store shelves. Many of them appear to be modern reinterpretations of historical Aran sweaters, taking traditional stitch elements and using them… Continue reading Current Cables
Donna and Sawtelle
This fall, Donna’s become entangled in an unexpected love triangle. The players? Donna, Remix, and the Sawtelle Adult cardigan pattern. It started out as an easy children’s sweater (Sawtelle) in garter stitch, destined for our KnitBits newsletter. Donna mentioned to me that she would wear that sweater in an adult size, and after hearing the… Continue reading Donna and Sawtelle
Crazy for Cowls
Cowls are everywhere! They’re quick to make, fun to wear, and they make great gifts. Since many of them only require a few skeins, they’re a practical way to try out a new yarn without a big commitment. In addition to the cowl patterns produced by our design team (watch for this upcoming Friday’s KnitBits newsletter… Continue reading Crazy for Cowls
Spooky
The candy section at the grocery store has exploded to twice its size. There are styrofoam headstones lining the sidewalks of the houses across my street. I can’t stop eating candy corn. It’s pretty clear that Halloween is right around the corner. It’s even starting to look a little spooky in the design office: On… Continue reading Spooky
About Wendell
After one of our designs is photographed, we are faced with the difficult task of choosing which photo to use for the pattern. Our fantastic photographer will usually give us a number of good shots and it’s up to us to decide which image showcases the knit or crocheted item best, using the amount of… Continue reading About Wendell
Office Updates
Since moving to a spacious new building, the Berroco offices have been acquiring some cool new decorations. It’s starting to look really nice, so I thought it’s about time I posted a few photos to show the progress. We'll start at the entryway and work our way down the hall... When they walk in the… Continue reading Office Updates
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