In last week's blog post I shared our Unofficial Summer Remix KAL—everyone on the Berroco Design Team is knitting the same sweater, but being designers, we can't help changing things just a little. Donna and I have opted to work our Astilbe without side seams. The set-up row takes a little extra time, but for me… Continue reading Converting a seamed sweater to seamless
Knitting with Berroco Linus
We here at Berroco like to experiment with different yarn constructions, and Berroco Linus® is no exception. This unique yarn is a great choice for summer, as it's super light and contains no animal fiber. Let's take a closer look at Linus!Berroco Linus is a blend of 50% acrylic, 20% linen, 18% nylon, and 12% rayon—this… Continue reading Knitting with Berroco Linus
Odora Knit-Along Wrap-Up
Our latest knit-along for the Odora Shawl officially finished last week! Here's a few of the fantastic finished shawls that were posted in our Ravelry group. Tina knit her Odora in Berroco Folio, color #4515 Spruce, as a gorgeous shop sample. Myriam has participated in so many Berroco Knit-alongs and has so many incredible projects… Continue reading Odora Knit-Along Wrap-Up
Unofficial Summer Remix Knit-Along
The Design Team has just wrapped up (some might still be wrapping up) the Berroco Spring KAL, the Odora Shawl but we've already started an unofficial office KAL for the pattern Astilbe from the booklet #374. It all started with Remix. Donna Yacino, the voice of reason behind the pattern support email here at Berroco and… Continue reading Unofficial Summer Remix Knit-Along
The Perfect Cotton Yarn for Summer Knitting: Berroco Modern Cotton
As the temperatures heat up, we knitters look for yarns that keep us cool and comfortable in warm climates. Berroco Modern Cotton™ is a great yarn for summertime garments and accessories—it's a blend of cotton and rayon that's super soft to the touch. Modern Cotton features a generous yardage—209 yards to 100 grams—and comes in 36 shades. It knits… Continue reading The Perfect Cotton Yarn for Summer Knitting: Berroco Modern Cotton
Use a Stretchy Bind-Off to Finish Your Odora
Tomorrow marks the official end of our Odora Knitalong. How's your Odora coming along? Once you finish the knitting, the last thing to do is to work a bind off—and as with all projects, you want to choose the bind off that best suits the pattern. All too often, the bind-off edge can be too tight,… Continue reading Use a Stretchy Bind-Off to Finish Your Odora
Odora KAL update!
To those of you observing Memorial Day in the United States, we at Berroco hope you're having a lovely day! This is the last week for the Odora Knitalong, and the three of us in the Berroco Design Team office who are participating are getting close to the finish line. From left to right: Amy P's Odora… Continue reading Odora KAL update!
Knitting with Berroco Fuji
This week, I'm taking a look at Berroco Fuji™, a lightweight cotton, silk, and synthetic blend yarn that has a worsted weight gauge. Fuji is great for a variety of projects in both knitting and crochet patterns. Read on for more about this cool yarn! Fuji is a blend of 38% silk, 25% cotton, 22% rayon,… Continue reading Knitting with Berroco Fuji
Made by Me May
I set a goal for myself that this year I would participate in the Made by Me Challenge for 31 days. I would wear at least one article of clothing I made myself everyday of the month of May—so far, so good! Yesterday was cool and in the 60s; perfect for Japonica, an easy kimono style… Continue reading Made by Me May
Designer Spotlight: Andrea Rangel and Rugged Knits
Andrea Rangel's first book, Rugged Knits, is a collection of 24 knitting patterns designed for practical wearing and enjoyable knitting. As a long-time fan of Andrea's work, I was immediately drawn to the pieces in this collection. They're all timeless pieces, inspired by a wide range of knitting styles and fashions, and infinitely wearable. I know Andrea… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Andrea Rangel and Rugged Knits
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