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#65
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The free e-mail newsletter from Berroco
http://www.berroco.com
#65, June 11, 2004
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Dear Crocheters and Knitters,
Today I will show you a new
yarn for Fall/Winter '04-05. LAVISH is a magnificent novelty mix
of wool, metallic shine, color blending and the softest microfiber
fur effect. It is what the scarf knitter achieves by holding several
yarns together, but LAVISH captures that total effect all together
in one beautiful
ball. It comes in 6
gorgeous shades. We have developed some great new
Lavish patterns for our new collection. Most are knitting
patterns but we've included an easy
crocheted beret.
By now you might have guessed that I am really into crocheting
accessories. The simple single crochet stitch yields a fabric
that is very well suited for belts, bags, hats etc. It has a certain
body and firmness that cannot be achieved as well in knitting.
If it is drape and fluidity of fabric you are wanting, however,
there is nothing that can compare to knitting. I ama fan of both
needlecrafts.
Since we added three bright
shades, Clementine, Tonto
and Belle Star, to our fall '04 collection of SUEDE, I have
been thinking about making some ultra cool beach accessories.
This season's hippest barefoot beauty essential is a Foot
Thong. It's made with a single strand and an E hook and it
makes up in no time. A delicate chained loop slips over the second
toe, a striped triangle hugs the top of the bare foot, and two
long chains tie around and around the ankle. You can make longer
ties for an even sexier version lacing way up the leg. This is
a very sensual adornment for the foot's erogenous zone so it is
certain to cause a sensation on the beaches this summer. You will
need to purchase a ball of each color, but you will have plenty
of yarn leftover to make more for your friends. Click
here for free instructions for this "must make"
accessory. I think I will make the next pair with fringe and beads
in a leather tone like Hopalong Cassidy.
To add a touch of vivid color to your casual summer wardrobe,
why not crochet this
easy button-tie belt? You can wear it with cut-offs or a denim
mini skirt and a couple layers of brightly colored tanks for a
fashion update to your wardrobe. It only takes one ball of SUEDE,
a G hook, a bold horn button and a couple of hours to create a
belt that will bring your wardrobe right up to the moment. This
great horn button is from One World Button Company. Click
here for free instructions for this easy belt.
This week we are preparing for a trade show in Columbus, Ohio
where we will meet and greet many of the owners of your favorite
local yarn shops. We will show them the entire Fall/Winter Collection.
We look forward to all the good feedback. Because you are a subscriber
and loyal reader of KnitBits™ you are privileged to have
an advanced view of the entire collection on our website.
At the show there will be a runway fashion show, so I have been
very busy adorning a wonderful Pocahontas outfit made up of two
Belle Star Skirts/Ponchos
from book #229.
I covered our Julie shoulder bag and Joy belt with hundreds of
mother-of-pearl buttons. Here are
the accessories unadorned. I will show you pictures of the
whole ensemble in KnitBits#66.
I have invited my friend Norah
Gaughan to be a guest writer in a future KnitBits. Many of you
are familiar with her brilliant knit designs and her extraordinary
cable vocabulary. I have had the opportunity to work with Norah
over the years. In fact, she started out as my very talented sample
knitter. We became fast friends and she went on to develop her
own brilliant career. Norah will talk about her career in knitting,
her plans for the future and about a sweater that she designed
for Berroco's new collection.
BEGINNER'S Q&A
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Kendra from Brooklyn asked: "I just learned to knit a couple
of months ago. I learned from a "how to knit" book.
I see lots of people knitting all different ways. I hold the yarn
in my right hand and wrap the yarn around the needle with that
hand to make a stitch. Other people hold the yarn in the left
hand and move the needle under and around the yarn to form the
stitch. It looks like the left hand way is faster. Is this true?
Should I learn this different way to knit or just keep practicing
my way until I get faster? "
Kendra, I have known many
great knitters in my life. My grandmother was my teacher and she
held the yarn and maintained her tension with her left hand. She
was very fast, as am I. My friend and colleague, Norah Gaughan
holds her yarn and maintains her tension with her right hand and
she is even faster than I and her knitting is perfection. So,
it's up to you. If you are interested in learning Fairisle knitting
(knitting with multiple colors) you may want to learn to master
both.
THIS WEEK'S WINNERS
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Wendy from Tampa, FL is the Free Sweater Kit winner for KnitBits
#63. She has chosen to knit Marlena
from our new collection. It is in our new Crystal FX, perfect
for a cool Florida night.
Ruth from Dennis, MA is our winner for KnitBits #64. She will
soon be knitting Gulietta,
also from the new fall collection. Gulietta is knit in our self
striping Duo yarn.
Congratulations, ladies.
Till next time, keep knitting
and crocheting!
Best,
Margery Winter
Creative Director
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