Author Archives: VickieHowell

Guest Blogger: Craft Is Cool’s Allison Hoffman + Monster Plushies!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by VickieHowell

This year all three of my kids, for the first time, are in school. The littlest started kindergarten and we’re all still trying to get used to it. I miss my little friends at home! The upside, of course, is … Continue reading →

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Get to know: Care Wear Volunteers

Posted on September 9, 2012 by VickieHowell

Welcome to the first of an on-going series of interviews with designers, crafters and charitable organization leaders that I’ll be bringing you monthly, here on the Bernat Blog! As the recent founder of Purple Stitch Project, I personally am a … Continue reading →

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Trendspotting: Crazy for Chevrons!

Posted on September 6, 2012 by VickieHowell

Here we are, exactly a year from the infamous Missoni at Target  stores (in the U.S.) launch; the tipping point for what has continued to be a collective, crazed enthusiasm for chevron print. It’s a bandwagon that I happily jumped … Continue reading →

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Crafts ‘n’ Things Frame Front

Posted on August 28, 2012 by VickieHowell

As we inch closer to official “crafting season” (aka “It’s time to get gift-making!”), I thought I’d share a quickie idea that’s great for using up those yarn scraps. You can easily add a little warmth to a room by … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Fredda Perkins + Yarn Fringe Lamp Project!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by VickieHowell

Every grandmother supposedly knits or crochets her grandchildren a little hat or an afghan. Not me, I never learned to knit and I haven’t crocheted in 30 years. Despite that, I love to walk down the yarn aisle of the … Continue reading →

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Stitch.Rock.Knit-along: Photo Recap

Posted on August 23, 2012 by VickieHowell

Prepped & Ready to Go! Last week our Bean(ie) Town, cabled hat, Stitch.Rock.Knit-along came to a head (har, har, har). Participants ranged from beginning knitters who’d never cabled a stitch, to ol’ pros who love a good, quick project. As always … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Natalie Zee of Coquette Maman!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by VickieHowell

Hi there! I’m Natalie Zee Drieu, a designer, writer, crafty mama, and founder of the kids’ fashion blog, Coquette Maman. When I first started knitting around 12 years ago, one of the things I loved to knit was baby projects. … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Cathie Filian + Yarn Wrapped Elephants!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by VickieHowell

August is Bernat Baby Month and to celebrate, I decided to make some yarn wrapped artwork for lil’ Filian’s room.  Of course his/her room is still a work in progress…but it is coming along! You can see we still have … Continue reading →

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Newpalooza Giveaways on Facebook!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by VickieHowell

Like getting free stuff? So do I. Lucky for you though, I like giving away goodies even more! Thanks to the Bernat powers-that-be, I have permission to unload some great, yarn-y treats all week. Starting today, join me on Facebook … Continue reading →

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I’m Movin’ In! (Vickie Howell Joins Bernat)

Posted on July 17, 2012 by VickieHowell

Hey there! I’m Vickie Howell: mother, designer, author, on-air personality, and now, spokesperson for Bernat Yarns. I’m thrilled be here! Some of you may know me as the host of TV’s Knitty Gritty, which aired in the U.S., Australia, and … Continue reading →

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