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Emily Explains: A Color Option for Mira

  Yesterday Berroco released a new free pattern, Mira, a color work hat designed in Berroco Abode by Amy Christoffers, our fabulous design director. Mira is a beautiful hat that I was so excited to swatch for because knitting with Abode is simply scrumptious. It is a 100% merino wool, loosely spun, single ply yarn that goes from… Continue reading Emily Explains: A Color Option for Mira

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Emily Explains: Color Options for Splice

What is soft, cuddly and furry all over? Marmot! This yarn's soft fur-like texture lends itself to many fun accessory patterns, but Norah believed it would make a lovely garment, too! Splice is a simple pullover that combines both Vintage DK for the sleeves and Marmot for the body. Some of you have written in… Continue reading Emily Explains: Color Options for Splice

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What Inspires: Color Apps

Have you ever wished you could capture the scene in front of you and make it into a color palette?  I know I've been amazed by fall foliage or enamored by a bouquet and then, regrettably, forgotten all about it.  Recently, I've started using two iPhone/iPad apps to help choose and record colorways.  It's an… Continue reading What Inspires: Color Apps

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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