Monthly Archives: September 2012

Community Update

Posted on September 29, 2012 by shandeh

I hope you got the latest Bernat Newsletter!  Lots of new things going on, and I KNOW you don’t want to miss out! Check it out:  There’s a yarn sale, an awesome new pattern book called “Autumn Knits“, and new free … Continue reading →

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Get to Know: Red Scarf Project

Posted on September 27, 2012 by VickieHowell

A few years ago an author and fellow Austinite contacted me about contributing a knitted project to her upcoming craft book, which would focus on hand making items for worldwide causes. I immediately started researching charities that accepted yarn-y items, … Continue reading →

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Technique Tuesday: Cuppa to Baby Blanket

Posted on September 25, 2012 by bernatyarns

Learn the simple secret to turning the gorgeous stitch pattern in the crocheted Cuppa cozy into a baby blanket! Materials: Six balls of Bernat Softee Chunky (two each in three shades of your choice) 8 mm (U.S. L or 11) crochet … Continue reading →

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Kickstart Monday: Cuppa

Posted on September 24, 2012 by bernatyarns

Start your week off with a bang with another Kickstart Monday pattern. This brand new pattern designed by Vickie Howell is perfect for your morning cuppa coffee or tea. Materials 1 ball Bernat Softee Chunky 8mm (US L or 11) … Continue reading →

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Free Hat Friday and a Softee Chunky Giveaway!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by bernatyarns

It’s time for another Free Hat Friday! To celebrate the new and improved Bernat Softee Chunky, we’re bringing you a brand new pattern  to perk up your cold-weather style. Celebrate the launch of the new Bernat Softee Chunky with this … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Designer Ellen Gormley!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by VickieHowell

I met Ellen Gormley through my friend Cari Clement at The Chain Link Conference (presented by the Crochet Guild of America.) Since then Ellen’s designed for my yarn line, Sheep(ish), and we’ve kept in touch through social networking and various … Continue reading →

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Technique Tuesday: Changing from Rounds to Rows in Crochet

Posted on September 18, 2012 by bernatyarns

Welcome to Technique Tuesday! Every week this month we’ll be bringing you a great new technique to make your knitting or crocheting easier. Learn how to change from rounds (crocheting in the round) to rows (crocheting flat) with the Quickie … Continue reading →

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Kickstart Monday – Quickie Slippers!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by bernatyarns

Another Kickstart Monday already! Are you or your family members having trouble getting the chill out on these early fall mornings? No problem, we’ve got an easy and quick project crocheted in Bernat Softee Chunky that will fly off your … Continue reading →

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Community Update

Posted on September 15, 2012 by shandeh

How many of you are Pinterest fans?  I, for one, have spent HOURS looking at other people’s pins, and even MORE hours pinning things myself!  So many fun ideas in that place.  Did you know that Bernat is on Pinterest … Continue reading →

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Free Hat Friday + A Softee Chunky Giveaway!

Posted on September 14, 2012 by bernatyarns

It’s time for another Free Hat Friday! We’re celebrating the launch of the new & improved Bernat Softee Chunky and getting you ready for cold-weather dressing by bringing you a new, exclusive free hat pattern every Friday this month! This … Continue reading →

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