Design Team Blog

[...] Do you have a cool design you want to share? Or did you recently finish a project with Berroco yarn? You can email Ashley: apalumbo@berroco.com or post it to the Berroco Lovers forum in Ravelry. [...]

[...] Do you have a cool design you want to share? Or did you recently finish a project with Berroco yarn? You can email Ashley: apalumbo@berroco.com or post it to the Berroco Lovers forum in Ravelry. [...]

[...] Do you have a cool design you want to share? Or did you recently finish a project with Berroco yarn? You can email Ashley: apalumbo@berroco.com or post it to the Berroco Lovers forum in Ravelry. [...]

[...] . Do you have a cool design you want to share? Or did you recently finish a project with Berroco yarn? You can email Ashley: apalumbo@berroco.com or post it to the Berroco Lovers forum in Ravelry. [...]

[...] warm. What more could I ask for? Colour Me Surprised Cowl by Emily Manasc Do you have a cool design you want to share? Or did you recently finish a project with Berroco yarn? You can email [...]

[...] holds memories of so much fun and laughter for me. Kvitt by Talitha Kuomi Do you have a cool design you want to share? Or did you recently finish a project with Berroco yarn? You can email [...]

[...] type. He might just scoff at them! Cables ‘N’ Cats by Emma Welford Do you have a cool design you want to share? Or did you recently finish a project with Berroco yarn? You can [...]

[...] in all of those stitches and knits and mistakes. Aila by J.L. Fleckenstein Do you have a cool design you want to share? Or did you recently finish a project with Berroco yarn? You can email [...]

Mim Bird has been knitting since she was 7 and teaching since she was 9. So it’s no surprise that she grew up to own her own LYS, Over the Rainbow Y [...]

Joleen Kraft is a freelance copy editor and pattern designer who moonlights at her LYS, The Beehive Wool Shop. It’s a great job for connecting with [...]

Most knitters have a disaster story or two from their beginner projects. Lesley Richards refers to hers as the “Mega Sock.” She only knit the one, [...]

After nearly half a century knitting and crocheting, it’s fair to say Darla Fanton is something of an expert. She has produced more than 100 designs [...]

[...] a project with Berroco yarn? You can email Ashley: apalumbo@berroco.com or post it to the Berroco Lovers forum in Ravelry. [...]

[...] a project with Berroco yarn? You can email Ashley: apalumbo@berroco.com or post it to the Berroco Lovers forum in Ravelry. [...]

[...] a project with Berroco yarn? You can email Ashley: apalumbo@berroco.com or post it to the Berroco Lovers forum in Ravelry. [...]

[...] a project with Berroco yarn? You can email Ashley: apalumbo@berroco.com or post it to the Berroco Lovers forum in Ravelry. [...]

[...] . When he opened it and liked it, I knew it had been worth every swear word. What’s your favorite thing about knitting? My favorite thing about knitting and crochet is that it is mine. These days, [...]

[...] mix with the smooth texture and vibrant colors of Boboli Lace! It was perfect! What’s your favorite thing about knitting? I think it is the mental stimulation mixed with a creative spirit! I love [...]

[...] who, unfortunately, live far away (currently Kenya/London and Morocco). What’s your favorite thing about knitting/crochet? I love the portability of knitting and crochet, as I often [...]

[...] , should the house catch on fire, it is one of the things that MUST go with us! What’s your favorite thing about crochet? I love the challenge of recreating something I’ve seen in a store as a [...]

[...] for my pom-pom trees… 1. Cirrus #2533 and Abode #8884 2. Blackstone Tweed #2676 and Ultra Alpaca #62173 3. Folio # 4554 4. Ultra Alpaca #6277 and #6273 5. Vintage #5175 Have fun decorating [...]

[...] color # 4201 Andean Mist color # 6301 Ultra Alpaca Fine color #1245 (face and legs) Blackstone Tweed color # 2601 Andean Mist color # 6301 Ultra [...]

[...] Gloves & Mittens pattern is one of Patricia’s most recent creations. Knit in Berroco Ultra Alpaca from cuff to fingers, you can be sure your hands will stay warm – no matter which version you [...]

[...] shown here in Berroco Comfort…you could work this one up in Blackstone Tweed, Vintage or Ultra Alpaca, too. Tinson (shown at the top of the page) is a great, quick knit for guys of all ages [...]

A former preschool teacher, Amy Ramnarine is now a full-time mom and crafter. When she isn’t running after her daughter, she runs a blog and Etsy sh [...]

When it comes to pattern writing, Lynn Venghaus is particular about what should be included – end of row stitch counts, yardage for a long-tail cast [...]

Irina Anikeeva grew up in Russia with a mom who knit and sewed for a living. Knowing her mom didn’t have much time to make anything else, Irina aske [...]

Pets can’t knit or crochet, but as Jennifer Cirka and other owners know, they tend to be very “supportive” of any activity involving yarn. Jenni [...]

[...] July, she released the Hearts & Flowers Shawl – a large, textured square designed in our Vintage yarn. Knit from the center out, the shawl features a mix of cables, stockinette, garter and easy [...]

[...] designed with active little boys in mind. The collection includes 6 patterns all knit in our Vintage yarn. There’s a full uniform, throwing stars, nunchuks and a sling-style bag to keep it all [...]

[...] safer than beads, so I went for it. I started with the third ring, because I was working with Vintage yarn from my stash and that was one of the few colors that was already wound. Not loving the off- [...]

[...] as a gift to all of us! The colorful design alternates between five jewel tone shades of our Vintage yarn, with a sixth neutral shade used as a border. The finished blanket is 48 inches wide and tall. [...]

[...] did you decide on the yarn? I wanted the yarn to be comfy and cozy, but washable. I had used Berroco Vintage before, so I knew to trust its quality and durability. What’s your favorite thing about [...]

[...] relationship between kids and the parents who knit for them. How did you decide on the yarn? Berroco Vintage is my go-to yarn for lots of projects, but particularly children’s clothing. It holds up [...]

[...] , implying that just the opposite is true. Why did you choose this yarn? I love using Berroco Vintage for Amigurumi – it is easy care and it looks so nice crocheted at a tight gauge. I [...]

[...] hook with a sharp tip will ease the way. What made you choose this yarn? I enjoy working with Berroco Vintage and often recommend it to my beginning crochet students at the Knitting Bee in Portland, [...]

[...] on my Amanda Cardigan for the Fringe Association Knit-Along. I ended up choosing Berroco Ultra Alpaca in the shade “Light Gray.” Having already invested so much into this project just [...]

[...] Gloves & Mittens pattern is one of Patricia’s most recent creations. Knit in Berroco Ultra Alpaca from cuff to fingers, you can be sure your hands will stay warm – no matter which version [...]

[...] colorwork, it’s worked back and forth – knitting only with the main color of Berroco Ultra Alpaca –  in stockinette with a purl channel every few stitches. The contrast color is [...]

[...] one of her preferred mediums is yarn. Last fall, J.L. created Aila, a cozy cowl knit in Berroco Ultra Alpaca. She says inspiration started with the yarn – one hank each of Lavender Mix and Pea Soup [...]