Fall is creeping in, slowly but surely. Leaves are starting to change color, there are long strands of artificial spiderweb stretched all over the bushes around my neighborhood, and there’s a noticeable chill in the air every morning. It’s time to start digging out cold weather accessories from the back of my closet... Or maybe… Continue reading Back to Ravelry
Photography Highlights
Our Spring 2012 photo shoots were a success! We kept our locations close to the ocean in southern Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and the weather graciously cooperated with us. I snapped a few in-progress pictures... No peeking at the sweaters though! I blurred them out, since it’s still too early to show them. Here we are… Continue reading Photography Highlights
Ready…Set…
Signs that the Spring 2012 photo shoot is almost here: The big black trunks are out - and they’re being filled with new sweaters. The big table in the office is spilling over with jewelry, buttons, yarn, lint brushes, and even a couple of DPNs. The funny-looking but handy tool belt is ready for action...… Continue reading Ready…Set…
Around the Office
Our Spring/Summer 2012 photo shoot is looming, and we’re starting to feel the pressure around the office. As a relaxing temporary escape, I finally started experimenting with Pixelmator, a photo editing program for Mac I bought a while ago. I took some simple photos of things around the office and started trying out all the… Continue reading Around the Office
One-Size Independent Patterns
Irene really did a number on our power grid this weekend. Happily, I was able to get some knitting done (by flashlight, when necessary) despite the weather. Hopefully any blog readers affected by the storm were safely able to do the same... This week’s KnitBits newsletter deals with no-fit gift ideas. It seems way too early… Continue reading One-Size Independent Patterns
Back to School
Growing up, I always regarded the start of a new school year as a tragedy of epic proportions. The reality, though I never would’ve admitted it, is that it was actually a little refreshing. After weeks of goofing around by Lake Michigan and making home videos in the basement, it was an interesting change of pace to be… Continue reading Back to School
Fall Color Trends
It’s mid-August... Which means back-to-school sales are in full swing, new issues of style magazines have expanded to twice their usual size, and the first fall deliveries have arrived at stores. As I keep encountering these signs of the upcoming autumn, I’ve been noticing some definite color trends in fashion. Bold, bright, and modern colors are… Continue reading Fall Color Trends
Books That Teach
In my experience, learning to knit is more of an ongoing process rather than a single event. No matter how many techniques I’ve mastered, there’s always something new to learn. I have no doubt that it’s a major factor in why knitting is such an addictive activity... I’ve pulled together a few books titles that… Continue reading Books That Teach
Berroco Loves Ravelers, Pt. 2
I’ve been at it again - browsing Ravelry and finding lots of projects designed with Berroco yarns! It’s time for another independent pattern round-up... Robyn Gallimore’s Floraison, using Ultra Alpaca Fine This two-color sock pattern is full of fun details. A floral design is contrasted with checkerboard patterning and Latvian braids, ensuring that you’ll never… Continue reading Berroco Loves Ravelers, Pt. 2
New and Improved
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you may have noticed that we’ve got a new look! In fact, our blog makeover is part of long line of great updates: First, the office itself - Berroco moved last year into a new building, with lots more space. Just look at all the easily accessible… Continue reading New and Improved
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