Norah just returned from the Pitti Filati show in Italy, on the hunt for new yarns for Berroco to sell. One of the biggest yarn and knitting trade shows, it’s open only to those within the industry. Inspirational artwork, experimental machine and hand knitted fabrics, and color and yarn trend forecasting are all brought together… Continue reading The Latest from Florence
A Book That Inspires
Every once in a while, a knitting book will pop into my life and really change things. A few years ago, my mom bought me The Art of Knitting by Françoise Tellier-Loumagne, and this book has become the single most helpful item on my shelf. Whenever I start to feel burned out or uninspired, I… Continue reading A Book That Inspires
Berroco Adores Designers
Ravelry has made it so easy to find great designs produced independently! And of course it’s especially exciting to find designers using Berroco yarn in their patterns. I’ve come across some really great designs lately, and thought I’d share: Linney Cardigan knit in Remix by Amy Christoffers This cardigan is really flattering, and the soft… Continue reading Berroco Adores Designers
Knitting Now and Later
Summer has just begun... But in the design office, we’re solidly in the habit of working far into the future: Norah and Warren will be traveling to Italy soon to start planning yarns for Fall/Winter 2012. Norah and I are actively designing for Spring/Summer 2012. Berroco just introduced the exciting new yarns and pattern booklets for Fall/Winter 2011.
TNNA Recap
We recently returned from The National Needlearts Association's summer trade show in Ohio, where shop owners got a chance to learn about our new products for fall. The trip to Columbus was a blur of enthusiastic people, excellent food, and exciting yarns, and we had a wonderful time sharing the new fall yarns and pattern booklets. For this… Continue reading TNNA Recap
Color of the Year
Last winter, Pantone declared the Color of the Year for 2011 to be Honeysuckle, a reddish pink which, according to Pantone, “will ward off the blues.” It's June already, and I think their prediction is holding true six months later. This vibrant color still looks fresh, and it seems like a perfect shade to use whenever your… Continue reading Color of the Year
Summer is Coming
Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. Many folks are traveling far and wide to attend graduation ceremonies. I keep getting cravings for frozen lemonade. These signs can mean only one thing: the long-awaited summer is practically here. When the weather’s hot, trying to work on big fuzzy sweaters and blankets can leave me roasting. Woolly yarns stick… Continue reading Summer is Coming
Berroco loves Ravelers
A few minutes cruising around Ravelry was all it took for me to stumble across some beautiful patterns using Berroco yarn. It’s always a huge compliment to have our yarn chosen by designers, especially considering the wide variety of yarns available these days. I’ve posted a few of my favorite recent projects below. This cool Rainbow Ripple Baby… Continue reading Berroco loves Ravelers
Going Around
I’m so happy to be back at Berroco! My first day at work felt a little like a reunion, with so many familiar faces welcoming me back to the office. I instantly felt right at home, and promptly began stashing chocolate-covered pretzels and vanilla wafers in my desk drawers to complete the transition. A few of my first… Continue reading Going Around
Welcome back Amanda!
I had to go a few dicey, crazed weeks without a trusty designer to be boss of, but the waiting is over. Ok, she arrived last week, so the waiting was over last Monday, but this is the first time I've had a chance to slow down enough to blog... and I am exaggerating a bit 'cause really,… Continue reading Welcome back Amanda!
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