We're moving right along with our Greenwood Shawl knit-along! Today I'm going to talk about the bobble section—there have been a few questions about how to make the bobbles, so let's dive right in. First, let's answer the question "what is a bobble"? In knitting, a bobble, or in some patterns, a nupp, is simple a… Continue reading Greenwood Shawl KAL: How to Make Bobbles
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Get Ready for the Greenwood Shawl KAL
The official start date for our Greenwood Shawl KAL is fast approaching—Monday is August 1 and that's when we get to start knitting this awesome asymmetrical shawl from designer Martha Wissing. If you haven't already pulled together your materials, there's still plenty of time to head to your local yarn store to choose your Berroco Ultra®… Continue reading Get Ready for the Greenwood Shawl KAL
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
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
How to Read Knitting Charts for the Odora Shawl
We're chugging away on our Odora Shawl KAL! For anyone who is knitting with us but is new to lace knitting, you might have some questions about the chart repeat section that shows up on Chart 2. Understanding knitting charts can be really easy once you understand the mechanics, so let's take a look at… Continue reading How to Read Knitting Charts for the Odora Shawl
Emily Explains: Styling my Helen
I am officially done with my Helen cardigan! I love it so much, it may be my favorite sweater I have ever made for myself. I hope that you guys are loving your KAL pieces too! I've started wearing my Helen with my favorite worn in chinos, olive green rubber chelsea boots and my go-to black turtleneck.… Continue reading Emily Explains: Styling my Helen
Emily Explains: Blocking Your Sweater
My Helen cardigan is finished, and now it's time to block the sweater! Today I'm going to share some tips for blocking your knits. In our office we have a top-loader washing machine we use to soak and spin our knits. Before I began working here, I was hesitant to put anything hand made into a… Continue reading Emily Explains: Blocking Your Sweater
Emily Explains: Buttons and button bands
On our previous steek blog post, we received a great question about where to pick up for the button band after cutting your piece. After cutting the steek, how do you pick up stitches for your button band? Do you pick them up in the crocheted stitches? To answer this question, pick up the number… Continue reading Emily Explains: Buttons and button bands
Emily Explains: Colorwork on the sleeves
I love how the Ellen cardigan's sleeves have some pattern so much that I wanted to give my Helen cardigan some pattern too. I played around with Helen's chart to try a few patterns out on the wrist. Deciding after my first try, I wanted to keep the patterning simple. I decided… Continue reading Emily Explains: Colorwork on the sleeves
Modifications to Stranded Knitting Pattern: Alison’s Finished Helen
The Winter Knitalong is still going strong, but Alison has finished knitting her Helen sweater-dress! The finished project is absolutely stunning, because Alison truly made it her own. The original Helen, a sweater knitting pattern designed by Amy Christoffers, is a hip-length sweater with a stranded knitting pattern at the yoke. The pattern calls for Ultra Alpaca,… Continue reading Modifications to Stranded Knitting Pattern: Alison’s Finished Helen