Perusing the Berroco pattern library, I see that we tend to favor 5 different ways of knitting a sleeve. Here is an illustrated guide with a few thoughts on each: . Set in sleeves – This is my favorite sleeve cap, because it fits so well. Due to difficulty, set in sleeves may strike terror… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Handknit Sleeves on Sweaters
Knitter’s Spotlight: Verge by Shelly Stilger
Being stuck in bed isn’t so bad if you’re learning to knit and crochet. Just ask Shelly Stilger. Her sister-in-law taught her how to do both when she was recovering from a surgery 15 years ago. A few years later, Shelly turned her hobby into a business. Shelly owns the Twist Yarn Shop in Wichita,… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Verge by Shelly Stilger
Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Vizcaya
I finished my second garment last week and I really think I'm starting to get the hang of this knitting thing! That's not to say it was without mistakes, though. I'm pretty sure I created the most massively horrible dropped stitch of all time (I haven't done any research on this, but I'm confident it'd… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Vizcaya
Ask Amanda: How do I pick up stitches?
One summer when I was in high school, I knitted a little cotton vest to use in a yarn shop display. To complete it, I had to pick up stitches and work the edging in a contrasting color. I wasn’t very familiar with picking up stitches, but I understood the basic concept. I sat at… Continue reading Ask Amanda: How do I pick up stitches?
Norah’s Knits: Making Sweaters that Fit
Deciding what size sweater to make for yourself can be more than confusing. Some sweaters look good tight, some loose, some looser in places and tighter in others. The best looking fit depends on a combination of your personal style, current sweater fashion and your height and shape. Really nobody can decide on the best… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Making Sweaters that Fit
Knitter’s Spotlight: Knitted Blankets
Is there anything better than a handmade gift that's truly loved? J’s Blanket – project by mgustafson06 (pattern by Norah Gaughan) Raveler mgustafson06 spent more than a year knitting “J’s Blanket,” and judging from her daughter’s reaction, the project was certainly worth her efforts! The beautiful blanket is based on Norah’s “Swirl” blanket from our Comfort… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Knitted Blankets
What to Knit: Model Search
Want to be the star of our next "What to Knit" video? You'd get to spend the day with the Berroco Design Team being personally styled by Norah in garments from our Fall/Winter 2013 collection (before we've even released them to the public!). That's not all - we'll also have a professional hair and make… Continue reading What to Knit: Model Search
Ask Amanda: How do I fasten off at the top of a hat?
When I first started knitting, I made only scarves and I never used a pattern. In an effort to expand my knitting horizons, my mom bought me a pattern for a hat, along with the recommended yarn. It was a pretty simple pattern so it wasn’t too hard to decipher, until I got to the… Continue reading Ask Amanda: How do I fasten off at the top of a hat?
Norah’s Knits: Sneak Peek
Wheew...the five grueling days of photo shoot are finally over. The shoots can be fun. It's so great to see our designs styled and photographed, but that all takes a lot of work and many decisions made on the fly. It always feels like performance art. Now it's time to edit the shots. Which ones… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Sneak Peek
Knitter’s Spotlight: Fern Fingerless Gloves by Amanda Lilley
When you live in New England, you quickly realize that the start of spring, according to the calendar, has nothing to do with the start of spring weather. Designer Amanda Lilley has lived in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, so I can only imagine she had spring in mind when knitting her beautiful Fern Fingerless… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Fern Fingerless Gloves by Amanda Lilley
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