The Berroco design studio has been a whirlwind of activity since Cirilia's last post. The fall 2011 season of photography is under our belts, Cirilia has packed up and said good bye, and her 'way too clean' desk awaits Amanda's arrival - or should I say return? So, first a sneak peek at my vol 9.… Continue reading seasonal sneak peek
Moving On
Cirilia here! I am simultaneously excited and reluctant to announce a bit of personal news...I will be moving on from my duties at Berroco this spring!! It has been a dream to work alongside Norah and the whole team, but I am feeling the need to put my personal life ahead of my professional one, at… Continue reading Moving On
Debate Redux – cartoon edition
I was wondering whether this lighthearted (ok - silly) cartoon technique would be an effective way of presenting a debate. What do you think of of this redux of the discussion Cirilia and I had about hat knitting awhile back? (I know folks are passionate about their preference on the debated subject). What might we… Continue reading Debate Redux – cartoon edition
Mod Squad
Is a sweater ever truly finished? If you're like me, the answer is no! I've been known to turn sweater failures into lower lumbar pillows, and to change buttons half a dozen times before I settle on a set. "Mod," short for modification, has become a knitter's shorthand for the changes they make to a… Continue reading Mod Squad
Knitting in NYC!
I can scarcely believe it has been a week since I boarded a bus to NYC, bound for the inaugural Vogue Knitting LIVE! It was a magical weekend, and I certainly hope it won't be the last in New York, a city with undeniable draw for almost any creative mind. Knitting and midtown Manhattan might… Continue reading Knitting in NYC!
Cardigan and again and again…
Cardigans are enjoying a prolonged reign at the top of our knitting baskets. I came of age in the grunge years where beautiful long haired Kurt Cobain messed with our idea of what a rock star should look like: It was his cool cardigan that drove me to pick up knitting needles and attempt to… Continue reading Cardigan and again and again…
Winter Love
I was at the mall this weekend [GAH] and saw a window display that said "It is never too late to pick up a new spring look!" I DISAGREE!! We're just now getting some truly cold temps, and we're ALL really excited about it. We're a winter loving office, I have to say. We're sharing… Continue reading Winter Love
Pin it on us
As you may have noticed from my iPAd sketching entry a while back, I am a bit of a gadget girl. The excitement of learning something new propels me through work, and almost invariably opens up new avenues of thought and inspiration. When it comes to discovering the newest tools and destinations on the web, I… Continue reading Pin it on us
Yoking Around
Looks like I am on a little design jag here. Due to demand, I've been dreaming up more sweaters to be knit in the round. At the same time, cables are worming their way back into my brain as well, resulting in two cabled yoked sweaters in magazines this Fall. From the Holiday issue of… Continue reading Yoking Around
Retro Knits!
What does it mean to "knit it old school?" This is a question explored and answered at length in Knitting it Old School, a fantastically fun new book by Stitchy McYarnpants (purveyor of all things kitschy and hilarious) and Caro Sheridan, an omnicraftual maker of highly collectible fabric goods. It's a truly impressive collection of… Continue reading Retro Knits!
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