Meet Morty, our yarn version of a Día de los Muertos sugar skull! He will be featured in this week's issue of KnitBits as we wrap up our Global Gifting series. I made Morty with about a dozen paper clips and the Ultra Alpaca left overs from my Sarape Shopper. There was no knitting involved and I expect… Continue reading Día de los Muertos
espy excess
One story in norah gaughan volume 4 is all about excess fabric That's all I can say for now.
Tricksy…
This week's KnitBits patterns were inspired by the Icelandic tradition of the 13 Yule Lads, mischievous tricksters who wreak havoc around the holidays. While knitting the first of two Kertasnikir Boot Toppers, I didn't pay attention to the issue of yarn dominance. I trusted that blocking would work its usual magic and that the Geode colorwork would be… Continue reading Tricksy…
the return of wedgette
For those of you working on wedgette, I have decided to present the bodice numbers in a diagrammatic way, well, like a worksheet, before I write them out. BODICE: With RS facing, pick up 172(196-220-244-264-288-312)sts along top edge of “skirt”. First row – K 43(49-55-61-66-72-78)sts, place marker, k 86(98-110-122-132-144-156)sts, place marker, k remaining 43(49-55-61-66-72-78)sts Knit 4 more… Continue reading the return of wedgette
a tease from NGV4
I feel a bit like I'm emerging from captivity, although not an unpleasant captivity, just an intense one. I spend the last month designing the pieces for the 4th Berroco volume with my name on it. Let's refer to the upcoming book as NGV4 , eliminating the need to type my own name over and… Continue reading a tease from NGV4
Flipping out over Linear
As I mentioned in the last post, we have a really good time flipping garments upside down. People are often reluctant to believe that it can work. As one reader commented, "I just don’t see how that could work, with a shaped, anatomically correct (when right-side-up) sleeve cap. I’m all for versatility, but..." She makes… Continue reading Flipping out over Linear
“You could live in a van!!”
That's what Margery said when she saw me winding a skein of Ultra Alpaca from a little nook at my desk. I've certainly settled in, populating every corner with knitting essentials: stitch dictionaries, shade cards and a bulletin board that holds inspiring images and a detailed calendar. I'm getting used to forgetting what day/month/season it… Continue reading “You could live in a van!!”
Preparation Time
A while back, a curious reader left this comment: I am loving this peek into your design process! And at the same time as I look at your sheets feeling ever do disorganized! As I also watched your latest video slideshow for booklet 279 (keep doing these slide shows they are great) one question kept… Continue reading Preparation Time
Design Team at Large
Phew! I can't believe I'm closing in on one month at Berroco. Yesterday Margery, Norah and I took a trip to Boston so I could learn how to plan photo shoots. We saw many models and a lot of inspiring clothing. As you might imagine a lot of thought goes into styling the pattern books… Continue reading Design Team at Large
wedgette
A few weeks ago the "fans of norah gaughan" group on Ravelry reached 2000 members, which I declared cause for celebration. I asked the members for celebratory suggestions. Someone suggested a KAL and someone else requested a new pattern just for the group. So, I decided to make a new pattern for the occasion and the knit… Continue reading wedgette
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