It's hard to believe there are only a few hours left in 2014. It was a great year for Berroco (I hope for you, too) and we're all excited to see what 2015 will bring. One thing you can count on is a fabulous new collection for Spring/Summer '15. Are you excited? On January 9th, we'll be… Continue reading Sneak Peek: Spring/Summer ’15
Tag: Norah Gaughan
Emily Explains: Knitting Surgery
Sometimes our knitting samples do not come out as we anticipate - something get lost in translation between desiging and knitting and you end up with this... You might not recognize it, but this is what our most recent Knitbits pattern, Malemute, looked like a few weeks before our photo shoot. For a few moments, it felt… Continue reading Emily Explains: Knitting Surgery
Emily Explains: How to Assemble Orpheus
There is a chill in the air today that has me desperately searching for my cozy fall sweaters and scarves. I'm already searching for a hat pattern to cast on my needles, too. Monday was "Make a Hat Day" so I'm already a little behind! I'm thinking a simple classic 2 x 2 rib hat… Continue reading Emily Explains: How to Assemble Orpheus
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
Amy’s Thread: Knitter Style – Sislana
Finished projects from Berroco's Fall/Winter '14 collection are popping up on Ravelry - and I am super excited to see this amazing Sislana from Norah Gaughan vol. 15 in Berroco Elements knit by Amy (threadpanda on Ravelry). Sislana is one of my favorite patterns from Norah's most recent collection; it has a little of everything. It's knit… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Knitter Style – Sislana
Emily Explains: Reaching the End of Your Shawl, Chock
For those of you who are participating in the Chock knit-along, you are doing great! I hope you are enjoying your knitting. I know being in the middle of a project can be both exhilarating and exhausting. Don't give up my strong knitters! The end is near. Some of you who have reached the point where… Continue reading Emily Explains: Reaching the End of Your Shawl, Chock
What to Knit: Pat
It can be hard to judge personality from a single photograph, but we knew immediately that Pat Philbin could work it in front of the camera! Since she also lives nearby, Pat and Norah were able to meet up prior to our What to Knit shoot for an afternoon shopping trip. They picked up a… Continue reading What to Knit: Pat
Norah’s Knits: À bientôt
It's been almost nine years since my first day on the job at Berroco. I've enjoyed my time...learning, stretching, growing and spending time with all of you. And all that time, I've been commuting weekly between two states. Berroco is a great place to work, but I've been feeling the call to settle down and live in… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: À bientôt
Emily Explains: Letting Go… A Lesson of Decreasing in Pattern
I've demonstrated a few instances of decreasing in pattern and I thought I was finally starting to get it. But as I approached the armhole decrease in Fleta (the latest project on my needles) I realized I was totally in over my head. Decreasing into a cable can be confusing. Lucky for me, we have a… Continue reading Emily Explains: Letting Go… A Lesson of Decreasing in Pattern
Amy’s Thread: Knitter Fidelity
Are you loyal to your knitting projects? Do you work on one project at a time or do you shop around...different projects for different moods? Two weeks ago, the weather was beautiful. The warm March sunshine had me thinking spring-y thoughts. I cast on with Berroco Remix for the Beatnik pattern and was merrily knitting along when the… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Knitter Fidelity