Love the look of lace knitting patterns but want to knit them up quickly? Barbara Benson's Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits (Stackpole Books, 2019) is a perfect choice! This collection of 20 knitting patterns features a range of lace patterns (from basic eyelets to more intricate patterns) in bulky yarns that will work up in… Continue reading Book Review: Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits by Barbara Benson
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Happy Harvest Knit-along: Cast-on Day + Working the Acorn Lace
It's heeeeerrrreeeee! It's cast-on day for the Happy Harvest Knit-along. I'm so excited—are you? I'll be using Berroco Ultra® Wool Chunky in Pine as my main color, and the contrast color (and cowl color) will be Charcoal. This pairing is so great for fall and winter—the deep green is that kind of color that can… Continue reading Happy Harvest Knit-along: Cast-on Day + Working the Acorn Lace
How to Work a Centered-Double Decrease
The back lace panel for our free patterns Marsh and Mallow is a dramatic, all-over lace panel. It can look somewhat intimidating, but in reality, it's pretty much 90% one single stitch combination. That's right. Most of the lace panel for these patterns are made up of two parts—yarnovers, and a centered-double decrease, abbreviated CDD.… Continue reading How to Work a Centered-Double Decrease
Our Next Berroco Knit-along: the Odora Shawl
Have you ever done a knit-along? I've done a few in the last handful of years, and I always enjoy the process, even if I don't always "successfully" complete the project for whatever reason. (We all have those projects!) We wrapped up our Berroco Winter KAL, featuring the Helen Sweater and Ellen Cardigan, a few weeks ago, and… Continue reading Our Next Berroco Knit-along: the Odora Shawl
Designer Spotlight: Red Poppy Poncho by Martha Wissing
Martha Wissing is an amazing knitter, talented designer and a generally wonderful human being. In addition to previously owning her own yarn shop, Martha was my co-worker here at Berroco for nearly two years.* Most recently, she collaborated with Laura Zukaite in designing the first collection of patterns for AMANO Yarns. *If my description of… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Red Poppy Poncho by Martha Wissing
Emily Explains: How do I choose the right needles for my yarn?
When I first learned how to knit I was given a set of pink size 11 metal needles and a skein of hot pink yarn - a bulky wool and mohair blend. The needles felt long and a little awkward in my hands but I eventually got the hang of it and began knitting away. For… Continue reading Emily Explains: How do I choose the right needles for my yarn?
Designer Spotlight: Gilraen’s Cowl by Mindy Dykman
After realizing that she was the only female in her family without a craft, Mindy Dykman asked her high school boyfriend’s mother to teach her how to knit. That was 30 years ago. The relationship ended, but the knitting stuck. Gilraen’s Cowl started - like many of Mindy’s other design ideas - with the question,… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Gilraen’s Cowl by Mindy Dykman
Emily Explains: How to Knit the Cluster Stitch for Sangria
Alison's new pattern, Sangria, is a fabulous new sweater knit in Berroco Artisan. It is a lace pullover that is cozy and warm for fall and winter. The lace is formed by knitting several stitches together as a cluster. Watch my demonstration below: Now give the pattern a try! Happy Making, Emily
Designer Spotlight: Laurel Hat by Megan Sanders
When Megan Sanders gets some “me time,” she puts on a good TV show and picks up her knitting. Despite being a busy mom of two, Megan describes herself as an avid TV viewer – her Ravelry group is called TV Nerd Knits and she names all of her designs after characters from her favorite… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Laurel Hat by Megan Sanders
Designer Spotlight: Wiggle by Lisa Doherty
A freelance violinist/violist, Lisa Doherty stays busy playing at weddings, concerts, church services and theaters – she’s even worked with some touring Broadway shows! But music isn’t Lisa’s only passion. She spends her “down time” knitting and crocheting. In fact, she’s spun her yarn obsession into a side business, selling designs on Ravelry. Wiggle is… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Wiggle by Lisa Doherty