Gauge is one of those things we talk a lot about as knitters but don't always take the time to explore. For this week's yarn post, I'm excited to talk about knitting gauge, specifically with regards to Berroco Indigo™, our great 100% recycled fibers yarn. Before I get into the swatches, let's talk a bit about what we… Continue reading Knitting Gauge with Berroco Indigo
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Emily Explains: Creative Embroidery
Fall is creeping on in, which means it's time for me to start pulling out my beloved woolens. I love basic hats to keep me warm throughout the fall and winter, but I've been thinking it might be fun to embellishing them with a bit of embroidery. I adore these vintage bathing caps from the… Continue reading Emily Explains: Creative Embroidery
Emily Explains: What if I can’t find my mistake?
Have you ever been happily knitting away when you look down at your needles and, to your surprise, realize you have the wrong stitch count? Confused, you look over all of your knitting (both right and wrong sides) and can’t seem to find a mistake. What do you do next!? This happens a lot when… Continue reading Emily Explains: What if I can’t find my mistake?
KnitBits Preview: How-To (and why to) Visit Berroco’s Video Library
As you may have read in a previous post, I’ve been trying to brush up on my knitting techniques. I love when I can use a video to learn new stitches because I can start and stop it as I need. Of course, I usually have to replay it when I come across the same… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: How-To (and why to) Visit Berroco’s Video Library