We have a giveaway winner—Jan B, check your email! Many thanks to all of you who left a comment. Mary Jane Mucklestone released her Scandi Cowl earlier this month, and we fell in love with it! She chose to use Berroco Vintage® for this gorgeous stranded colorwork cowl, and it's a great choice—this machine-washable blend of… Continue reading Color Choices for Mary Jane Mucklestone’s Scandi Cowl
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GIVEAWAY CLOSED: Modern Bohemian Crochet
Congratulations Shirley! I'm one of those knitters who always wants to crochet... but I get distracted by knitting projects! That doesn't stop me from falling in love with many crochet patterns, though. Some day I will make them! Recently, many of the projects in Beth Nielsen's Modern Bohemian Crochet (Interweave/F+W Media 2017) have caught my… Continue reading GIVEAWAY CLOSED: Modern Bohemian Crochet
Berroco Vintage and Portfolio Volume 2
We're so excited to start talking about our new Fall/Winter 2016 pattern and yarn collections! We've got six brand new yarns for you to play with, along with new colors in some old favorites, plus nine pattern books, including the Berroco Portfolio Vol 2. The follow-up to our highly popular Portfolio Vol 1, this new… Continue reading Berroco Vintage and Portfolio Volume 2
Emily Explains: Cable Decreasing
Have you ever decreased with a cable needle? I hadn't either until recently, but the technique is so easy and cool! With stitches on a cable needle, you work one stitch from your left hand needle together with one stitch from your cable needle, either held behind or in front, to decrease one stitch. This… Continue reading Emily Explains: Cable Decreasing
Emily Explains: Embellished Socks
I love embellishments of all kinds but embroidery and a little bit of lace are my favorite. I went through a phase in college where I sewed lace onto all of my wool boot socks. I loved wearing my lace socks with my beat up doc martens and floral dresses. It is the perfect balance of silliness… Continue reading Emily Explains: Embellished Socks
Norah’s Knits: Knit & Crochet Afghans
While I'm not ready for the summer to be over, I have to admit I'm enjoying the cool crisp nights in New England this week. The thought of having an afghan in progress draped across my lap is suddenly appealing. I just have to decide which one to knit or crochet. This one? Meant to… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knit & Crochet Afghans
Norah’s Knits: Knitting for Men
I’m a very lucky woman. My husband wears sweaters. In fact he loves sweaters so much he doesn’t even wear a coat. Instead he’ll pile on two sweaters and walk out the door. John’s also an old fashion New Englander when it comes to understanding the virtues of wool – warmth being paramount. If that… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knitting for Men