The Berroco Fall '14 collection is available in stores but I am in full summer mode - so what to knit now? Cosma, is my current favorite. This lovely new sport weight wool/alpaca/silk blend is made for on the go knitting - the shade card is an inspiring range of fresh picked florals and classic neutrals… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: What to Knit On the Road
What Inspires: Magical Movies
When I am at a loss for inspiration, a walk, beautiful music or a good movie can pull me back into my creative spirit. One of my favorite albums to listen to when I am feeling like this is the soundtrack to Amélie. A friend gave it to me when I was in college. We would play… Continue reading What Inspires: Magical Movies
Emily Explains: Naturally Dyeing with Red Onions
I fell in love with dyeing fabrics and yarns in college. White yarns and fabrics are blank canvases with endless possibilities. Recently, I've been using natural materials to create the colors that I want to wear. I love the earthy hues that natural dyes create. They remind me of the water colors that fill my sketchbooks. This… Continue reading Emily Explains: Naturally Dyeing with Red Onions
Amy’s Thread: Have Yarn, Will Travel
It's a holiday week in North America...time for fireworks, picnics and parades! Summertime holidays make me think of vacation. Whether you're hitting the road or just getting away to a backyard or a park, this is the time to pack up your knitting (and crochet) and go! A project bag is a necessity - yarn stays clean and… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Have Yarn, Will Travel
Designer Spotlight: Grace Notes Doll & Clothing by Beth Webber
Making dolls is Beth Webber’s passion – and more than that, it’s her talent. Whether sewn, crocheted or knit, she sees each one as “a tangible expression of grace.” So it’s perfectly fitting that Beth named her newest doll Grace Notes. Knit in the round from the bottom up, Beth paid extra attention to make… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Grace Notes Doll & Clothing by Beth Webber
Get to Know Berroco: Where to Find Yarn Amounts
One of the questions we get most often about our website is, "How can I buy a pattern when you don't tell me the amount of yarn I need to make it?" Another common question, "Why don't your patterns say what sizes they come in?" The thing is, our website does have this information. You… Continue reading Get to Know Berroco: Where to Find Yarn Amounts
Emily Explains: A Sewn Bind Off
Choosing a bind off technique for your knitting project can be a difficult decision. There are so many options! I'm almost done knitting a shrug in Berroco Maya, and after the countless hours of work I've put into it, I need a bind off that is both flexible and elastic. A sewn bind off, also known as Elizabeth Zimmerman's… Continue reading Emily Explains: A Sewn Bind Off
Amy’s Thread: What to Knit Next: Fringe
Forecasting fringe was one of the recurring themes for Spring 2o14 fashion on the runway and style blogs. The trend continues for Fall 2014: Emily has this fashion moment covered in booklet #347 Nomad, part of our new collection for Fall/Winter '14. She composed this collection with layers of shimmery, tonal, variegated yarns in a fun mix of weights and… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: What to Knit Next: Fringe
Designer Spotlight: Reel of Cables Shell by Bonnie Barker
Above all else, Bonnie Barker loves to just hang out with her husband and five kids. But it’s hard to believe she finds the time with all of her hobbies! When she’s not decorating cakes, experimenting with photography, biking, playing tennis or one her musical instruments, she’s likely crocheting new designs. Bonnie’s Reel of Cables… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Reel of Cables Shell by Bonnie Barker
Emily Explains: A Little Trick For Picking Up Stitches
I have always liked garments with seams. I understand seamed garments. My mind visualizes in flat patterns, that can be put together to create a new form. However, I'm slowly learning seamless knitting techniques, which means little to no finishing! In my opinion that is pretty awesome, except for one small detail...picking up the stitches. I'm sort… Continue reading Emily Explains: A Little Trick For Picking Up Stitches
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