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Anyone out there know of a replacement yarn for Baby Boucle ? Has it truly been discontinued ? Any suggestions would be awesome !!!
Thank-you !
Hi -
Bernat Baby Boucle has been released in a new ‘big ball’ size. Check it out here
I am excited about the CAL coming in a few weeks – being new to the blog, i started looking at previous posts and found the Knit Along Mystery Afghan – even though it has ended and I have seen the finished projects, I am going to make one myself – using worsted yarn from my stash (I have been accused of having enough yarn to knit a tea cozy for our house!) – I’m already halfway through the first block, it’s very interesting – although I think so far I like the ‘wrong side’ better than the ‘right side’ – will have to complete the block before I decide which side I will use. Hopefully will have it completed before the CAL posts its first clue! Thank you.
I have completed my first square of the CAL and it promises to be fun. I would very much like to find the clues for the KAL from last year. Could someone send me the link please.
I could probably be accused of that too, but my dad doesn’t know just how much yarn I have stored in the basement and my closet. I almost feel guilty about bringing in anymore, so I do it secretly now!
I hide my yarn in a dresser that isn’t being used.
I am interested in learning the solid colors in the Bernat Satin colors, Whisper Ombre and Luxury Ombre. Do they match the Bernat Satin solid colors??? and what are they???
Just started the afghan & finished 1 of each 1st 4 squares–I like to go out of order. I am leaving a 20 ” length of yarn at the end of each square to sew them together & it also can be used to rell which is the right side
Has anyone done the Sweet Baby Hoodie in Crochet. I am having a problem (or a brain freeze) with the hood and the finishing directions. Can anyone give me a clue?
Real nice ! Many thanks !
nice and thanks.
I am using Bernat felting wool and would like to know how to set the color(s) so they do not lose vibrancy of color when felted. I am knitting cuffs for felted wool mittens. Taking the old wool sweaters, felting them and if there is no ribbing on the original sweater, cuffs need to be knitted to put on the finished mittens. Any assistance would be very welcome.
Catherine
Hi! I am working “Ready Set Snow” book # 530198 and I’m having difficulty interpurtationg the pattern. I have not used Canadian patterns before. I am making the boot toppers only so I have not done the major pattern. I have re-started the cable stitch pattern atleast 4 times and have not had success in it ending with the right stitches. If anyone could, I would greatly appreciate it.
Your best help will be available if you contact Bernat’s Pattern department here: inquire@bernat.com
does anyone have the clues for the knit along. I need 2,4. I thought I would try it and started out copying the directions and couldn’t find these two.Thanks
Have you tried to check each clue and see if you can access it from the top of any of the pages. That is what I had to do on the cal. GL
The entire Mystery Blanket Knit-Along is here:
http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php?PID=5037
If you’re looking for the Mystery Blanket CROCHET-Along, you’ll find the various clues here:
Clue 1: http://www.bernat.com/cal2010intro/1xyfke/CrochetAlong_Clue1.pdf
Clue 2:
http://www.bernat.com/cal2010intro//2ifuy4b/CrochetAlong_Clue2.pdf
Clue 3: http://bernat.com/CAL2010intro/38gbgfgh/CrochetAlong_Clue3.pdf
Clue 4: http://bernat.com/CAL2010intro/4rtgert/CrochetAlong_Clue4.pdf
Clue 5: http://bernat.com/CAL2010Intro/5hfq/CrochetAlong_Clue5.pdf
Clue 6: http://bernat.com/CAL2010Intro/6pyorjm/CrochetAlong_Clue6.pdf
Clue 7: http://bernat.com/CAL2010Intro/7ututw/CrochetAlong_Clue7.pdf
Clue 8: http://bernat.com/CAL2010Intro/8polwe/CrochetAlong_Clue8.pdf
Clue 9: http://bernat.com/CAL2010Intro/A938dk/AssemblyDiagram_CrochetAlong.pdf
Clue 10: http://bernat.com/CAL2010Intro/10kekL/CrochetAlong_Clue10.pdf
Hello, new to this site. I’m having problems with a knitting pattern in the Chill in the Air booklet, specifically Yoke Pullover. I can’t figure out what it means at the part between 200 sts. and 80 stitches. I’m totally stuck.
Thanks!
I noticed that Joann’s is now carrying Waverly worsted weight yarn. The colors are beautiful! I also noticed that I can’t find any other source for this product. Will this be a permanent product at Joann’s?
King/Queen baby hats (to knit)
Thank you for your free patterns. I had no trouble with the hat part of this pattern. However, when attempting (15 times) to do the crown edging (using the newborn sizing) it simply would not come together. As an matter of information, I did see that you begin the second crown top with the second row. It still did not do right.
If there is an correction somewhere I could not find it. Please examine this for me and let me know what, if anything, I’m doing wrong.
This is for twins – boy and girl – and have both hats done.
Thank you Erma Ripley
Will there be a new Mystery afghan to work on this Fall?
We do have another Mystery Afghan coming up, but not until early 2012. Stay tuned!
I am having trouble with the pipsqueak yarn. Trying to follow the pattern but the yarn is so fluffy that I can not count the stitches? anyone have suggestions on how to work with this yarn? It’s beautiful but i’m frustrated.
Hi Marianne –
Sorry to hear you’re having trouble with the yarn. One possible solution would be to work with larger stitches/larger needles, though it will affect the finished product and gauge. When I am having trouble keeping count of my stitches, walking them slowly using my fingers helps – sometimes it’s easier to feel the stitch when you can’t see it.
It’s a beautiful yarn and I hope you’re able to work with it.
Good luck!
I have an old pattern book for Bernat Krysta Plus yarn. There is a pattern for a gilet that I made years ago and would love to make again. Can anyone tell me what yarn would be a good substitute for Krysta Plus. Thank you.
Margaret
Hi Margaret –
As you know, Bernat Krysta Plus is not an active yarn, but it looks like it is similar in makeup to Bernat Roving. I’d try to get gauge from that, and if it’s too bulky, you may want to try out Bernat Softee Chunky. Good luck!
Thank you for that, I will try both and see which one works best for the tension.
I am hoping for a little help in reading a pattern that has me stumped. I’ve been knitting (self-taught) for about 15 months, so I hit reading snags. I am trying to start the Bernat Alpaca Capelet and I am doing something wrong with the 1st row and the yo’s. I get to the far end & don’t have enough stitches to do the sleeve section. I am almost thinking the yo should be a m1. Can someone who has made this help me out?
Hi Julie – I sent your question on to the pattern support folks at inquire@bernat.com – they should get back to you shortly.
I would like to know is someone try the pattern. I follow exactly the pattern but the result is very different. the earflap seem not to be a the right place they are almost at the back.and i don’t have many stitch at the back of the hat. I get the earflap and 46 stitches between the earflat (for the front)and only 8 stitches for the back
did i miss something??
if somebody could help me
thank you
im sorry the patern is jester hat with bernat baby jacquards
Hi – I’ve sent your question on to our bernat pattern support folks, they should get back to you shortly. Thanks!
i LOVE the website and have fallen in love with BERNAT WAVERLY!!
but when i came to visit the blog–lo and behold–where on earth is the pattern for those bullion looking tote/bags from the front page of the blog???
IM SALIVATING.
and oh so tired of hunting for them.
Those gorgeous bags are available in the Bernat pattern book Summer Days
You can buy a physical copy or download a pdf from our online store.
I absolute love the bags that are on the picture of the home page!!!! One is in a light salmon/pink and one is in a sage green. I really want the pattern!!!! Looks like crochet squares put together. Can anyone help me with that? I googled it and also looked on Bernat’s website under totes/bags and could not find it. I sure hope it isn’t a “stock” photo
Let me know if anyone has more info on this pattern. Thanks.
lol, well nvm. I just saw the post above mine!!! question answered
NO reply needed *blush*
Hi, I am having problems with knitting pattern for his or her jacket
using Bernat Roving. The pocket placement instructions for left side say next row (ws) Sl1P.P8. P15 from pocket stitch holder. Knit to end of row.
Shouldn’t this say purl to end of row as this is purl side(ws)?
Shanks for any help.
can i have these pages in spanish, thanks
I need help with finding a Bernat Baby Blanket yarn that was offered at Christmas time. It is a cream color. I have finished half of the blanket I am making and did not realize that I needed two balls instead of just one. It was actually one of the large balls of yarn and I have been going all over the place and cannot find it at all. I bought it at Joann’s just before Christmas and one of the Salespeople were kind enough to tell me that this was a seasonal item and I may not find it again. Is there anyone out there that has this yarn and is willing to sell this to me and mail it to me?
Please let me know. My email is cheryl.huerta@yahoo.com
The mitts are beautiful, I love the flower! I just finished a crocheted squares baby blanket (a gift) and I’m working on a spring colored shopping bag and an afghan for my granddaughter. Each year after Christmas I am starting an afghan for a granddaughter to have when she graduates and goes off to college (I have 5 ). After this one I have three more to go. Last years was many squares and three of the girls helped lay it out to stitch together. I knit a little (nothing too involved). I love to crochet!!!