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#66
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The free e-mail newsletter from Berroco
http://www.berroco.com
#66, June 25, 2004
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Dear Knitters and Crocheters,
In my last Knitbits, I promised to tell you about the trade show
in Columbus where we introduced our Fall/Winter '04-05 collection.
It was such a busy show, but we did get a chance to take a few
photographs of our show booth. (Photos
1, Photos 2)
The TNNA fashion show is the opener that allows the shop owners
to have a tantalizing preview of the exhibitors' best. It was
packed with great knit and crocheted items for the fall season.
I worked backstage dressing models, but Warren Wheelock, the president
of Berroco, had a seat in the front row. He managed to snap a
few photographs of some of our sweaters coming down the runway.
I made a Suede Pocahontas
outfit for the runway by layering a couple of
Belle Star skirts. One
is worn as a poncho, the other as a skirt. I accessorized
her outfit with some great high suede boots and a crocheted headband,
belt and shoulder bag, which I covered with shell buttons (wampum).
The shoulder bag is based on a Suede crocheted bucket bag from
book #225, called Julie. Having
painstakingly embellished the accessories with wampum, the Indian
princess look was complete. Here is a closeup
look at some of the details.
There was a round of applause when our Leslie
sweater came down the catwalk on this lovely mannequin. The
model was young, tall and thin and she looked spectacular in Leslie
and a lace skirt layered over pants. The bling bling of Lazer
FX and the crunchy sparkle of Crystal FX were only enhanced by
the runway lights. After the show, every one stopped in the booth
to have a closer look at the fabulous Belle
Star skirt and Leslie sweater.
One of the favorite yarns
at the show was our new soft ribbon yarn called Lullaby. Today
we are posting a new Web Exclusive Free Pattern for a versatile
V-necked tunic in Lullaby.
Lullaby is as soft as a peach. It's perfect for baby items and
soft enough for the baby in you. It's a Tactel® nylon ribbon
that is available in 7
spacedyed shades.
The tunic is called Tammy.
Go ahead and print out the instructions
and go your local yarn shop to purchase Lullaby. For a look at
all the other patterns in
Lullaby, click below.
BEGINNER'S Q&A
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Wanda from Milford, CT is knitting the Pamela Throw
throw and she writes,
"I am almost finished knitting the throw and I am dreading
the fringing. Just the thought of measuring each strand and cutting
it before I fringe it makes me tired. I want the fringes to be
full and even and to look like the picture."
Wanda, I am so glad you wrote.
I always look forward to fringing. The finishing makes all the
difference. There is a quick way to cut the fringes before you
begin the arduous task of pulling them through the "cast
on" and "bind-off" edges. Simply cut a piece of
cardboard that measures about an inch wider than the finished
length of the fringe. Wrap the yarn around and around the cardboard
until the board is full of wraps. Then cut all the fringe along
one edge of the cardboard. The fringes will be released and all
the pieces will all be exactly the same length. Then hold two
pieces of fringe together and fold them in half. With a crochet
hook, draw the center of the strands through the first stitch
of the cast-on edge of throw, forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe
through this loop. Pull firmly to fasten. In this manner, fasten
fringe in each stitch or in every second stitch of cast on and
bind off rows. Be sure to fringe in first and last stitch of row.
Trim with good sharp scissors to even the fringe if necessary.
Here are some other fringe
ideas: If you know simple macramé you might want to finish
off the fringes with a simple alternating macramé knot.
You may want to cut longer fringes for this. If you want to add
beads, you can thread the fringes that have been fastened with
a bead or beads and fasten with a double knot.
THIS WEEK'S WINNER
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Congratulations to Pat in Charlotte, NC. She has chosen Alaia
as her free kit.
Till next time, keep knitting and crocheting!
Best,
Margery Winter
Creative Director
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