This has happened to me suprisingly frequently: I’ve picked out yarn for a new sweater, and I’m standing at the yarn shop counter with my wallet in hand when the yarn shop employee asks, “Would you like your yarn wound?” I have a tendency to freeze and start overthinking in situations like this... The convenience… Continue reading Ask Amanda: Should I wind all my hanks right away?
Norah’s Knits: What I learned in the Yarn Shop
In March and April I managed to carve out some time to visit a few New England yarn shops. Andra, the area's sales rep, and I traveled with a trunk show of sweaters in a variety of sizes and encouraged knitters to try them all on. It's a fun, party-like atmosphere with sweaters and compliments… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: What I learned in the Yarn Shop
Knitter’s Spotlight: Zip-N-Zag Bag by Kim McClellan
Kim McClellan almost never leaves home without her knitting bag. She’s been known to knit while waiting in line, watching movies and touring with her musician husband. Of course, her always on-the-go lifestyle makes it harder for her to keep organized. In particular, Kim says she spends a lot of time digging through her bag… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Zip-N-Zag Bag by Kim McClellan
A Personal Knitting Story by Pauline Bristowe
Pauline Bristowe worked for Berroco as a pattern sample knitter more than thirty years ago. Now, she's a proud mother & grandmother of nine and still, a knitting enthusiast. She is also today’s guest blogger. Knitting was a way of life in my day—more of a necessity than a pastime. My first knitting memory is… Continue reading A Personal Knitting Story by Pauline Bristowe
Ask Amanda: What cast on should I use?
When I first learned to knit, I always asked my mom to do the casting on for me. I was still trying to master the difference between knits and purls, and the cast on somehow felt too complicated to even consider doing myself. Whenever I wanted to start a new project, I’d grab my yarn… Continue reading Ask Amanda: What cast on should I use?
Norah’s Knit’s: Summer Accessories
In celebration of a long awaited, and now much enjoyed Spring I've put together a little photo essay combining snippets of what's happening in my New Hampshire yard co-ordinated with Some spring /summer accessories from our collections. Click on the image for pattern name and more info. Five of these nature photos were taken on… Continue reading Norah’s Knit’s: Summer Accessories
Knitter’s Spotlight: Yarn Bombed Upcycled Chair by Lorna Watt
Lorna Watt likes to knit fast and crochet creatively. And she uses both of these talents for good. For every item she sells, she donates a tree to The Nature Conservancy. She’s like a superhero with an Esty shop - saving the planet one design at a time. Recently, she combined two of her passions… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Yarn Bombed Upcycled Chair by Lorna Watt
What inspires: Shapes from Nature – Hexagons
It feels like ages since I wrote Knitting Nature, but the process of writing it left an indelible influence on my work. Spirals, fractals and other shapes in nature provided great fodder for designs in my book and still rattle around in my head, but it’s polygons, especially hexagons, that have become a permanent part… Continue reading What inspires: Shapes from Nature – Hexagons
Ask Amanda: What is Kitchener stitch?
You won’t come across it in every knitting pattern, but sometimes it’s necessary to join together two sections of “live” stitches in your knitting. This process is often called grafting or Kitchener stitch, and though it might sound intimidating at first, it’s easy to master. The toe of a sock is the place you’re most… Continue reading Ask Amanda: What is Kitchener stitch?
Norah’s Knits: A Case for Muddy Colors
Ever since I was a kid I’ve been stumped by this simple question – “What is your favorite color? My favorite color for what? Do you mean my favorite color to wear, or my favorite room color, my favorite color from nature, favorite accent color, favorite car color? I can’t even tell you my favorite… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: A Case for Muddy Colors
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