With Halloween behind us (and perhaps a few pumpkins still rotting on the porch), it’s time to look ahead to the holiday season! If you are anything like me, you are faced with the realization that everything you wished you had done last year has yet to be accomplished and you only have eight weeks…
Category: Designer Feature
Designer Feature: Gaze Cowl by Rachel Kieselburg
I gasped yesterday when I saw images of Rachel Kieselburg’s latest design, the Gaze Cowl, while looking through Instagram for a few minutes. There was something so striking about the color work pattern, contrasting colors, and moody images that stopped me in my tracks (er, scroll)! Rachel designed the cowl using Kelbourne Woolens Andorra in…
The Knitter: Florin by Meghan Kelly
The Knitter #142 was released this month, and the issue includes a lovely feature on Meghan Kelly, and an original design by her, Florin, a sporty and feminine pullover in Scout! From the issue: Perfect for autumnal days, this cosy sweater by Meghan Kelly has an understated elegance. Subtle details include an eyelet pattern on…
Interweave Crochet Fall 2019: Pie Bake Cardigan and Wheatfield Cabled Capelet
I had the overwhelming pleasure of spending last weekend at Camp Workroom Social, a 4 day sewing intensive extravaganza in the woods of upstate New York. Besides the extraordinary experience of making my own pair of jeans (more on that later…but I am obsessed!), it was the most perfectly perfect fall weekend filled with crisp…
The Knit Vibe: Chaleur by Kate Gagnon Osborn
Vickie Howell’s new book, The Knit Vibe, was released today and I’m delighted to share my contribution, Chaleur! Chaleur is a quintessentially “Kate” hat: deep ribbing, intricate cables, integrated increases and decreases, and a slouchy fit are all incorporated into the design. Knit in Scout in orchid heather, Chaleur is a wooly, modern, and functional…
Designer Feature: Nili by Christina Danaee
Designer Christina Danaee released her newest design, Nili, yesterday, and it is a beauty! Designed using Germantown, Nili is a top down pullover that features a yoke in a unique and bold colorwork pattern reminiscent of ceramic tiles. Christina described her inspiration behind the design: When I saw these three colors of Germantown together, I…
Designer Feature: Assemblance by Amy Gunderson
You may remember we had a chat with Amy Gunderson a little while ago about Canyon, her design in our KW Crochet Collection, and we’re delighted to feature another design by her for fall in Germantown! Assemblance, from Knitty Deep Fall 2019, is a fun, inventive, and unique exercise cables. Amy said it best: “Assemblance…
Design Feature: Sanctuary in BC Garn Bio Balance
Have you seen the new summer issue of Pom Pom Quarterly? Issue #29 is full of gorgeous design for everybody, including Sanctuary by Stephanie Earp in BC Garn Bio Balance. As Pom Pom’s Instagram post describes, this top is “inspired by ornate, domed ceilings” reminiscent of stunning, old world architecture. Sanctuaryis a top-down, circular yoked…
Designer Feature: Germantown Hats by Chiaki Hayashi
Our Germantown yarn is one of those go-to-for-anything yarns we keep reaching for over and over again. It’s ideal for plain, textured, and stranded knitting. While we’ve been busy knitting piles of textured swatches and sweaters, two new designs by Chiaki Hayashi popped up on Ravelry showcasing Germantown’s colorwork capabilities. Chiaki Hayashi’s new Germantown Rolled…
Designer Feature: Bynx Hat by Hayley Geary
We have a soft spot in our hearts for our snuggly Scout yarn. The entire Kelbourne Woolens team can’t get enough of its heathered, saturated colors, and versatility. It’s one of those yarns that just works for most textures, including our favorite – cables! Hayley Geary’s Bynx Hat, made in Scout’s Moss Heather, shot to…
An Interview With: Dianna Walla of Paper Tiger
Dianna Walla, the designer behind Paper Tiger, recently published The Chalet Collection in conjunction with Montréal based yarn shop Espace Tricot. The 5-piece collection features two designs in Kelbourne Woolens Scout: Le Massif Scarf and Stoneham Poncho. In conjunction with the release of the collection and the knit along beginning January 1st, I thought it…
Designer Feature: Meta’s Bonnet by Maura Kirk
Our dear friend Maura (another former Kelbourne Woolens employee!) stopped by yesterday with her darling wee babe, Meta, who was wearing her brand new Scout bonnet, now available as a free pattern! Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Scout, Juniper Heather, 1 skein….
Designer Feature: Grayson by Leah McGlone
The Winter 2018 Knitty is live, and in it is a stunning wrap, Grayson, by our dear friend Leah McGlone! Leah was an intern for us waaaay back in 2012, and after graduating from Philadelphia University where she studied textiles, she worked for us as an all around designer/marketer/copy-writer/general do-er. She is now a program…
Designer(s) Feature: Vogue Knitting Fall 2018
Meghan and I just discussed our realistic-yet-still-ambitious Rhinebeck sweater goals, which can only mean one thing: Fall is almost here! We’re on the tail end of a completely insane eighteen months that included a lot of emotional ups and downs, a(nother) new baby for Courtney, and the design, marketing, and release of 4 new yarns….
Ninth Annual Pro-Verbial Yarn Club
I have something a little bit different for you today – an announcement of the opening of the Verb for Keeping Warm Pro-Verbial Shawl Club! Courtney and I are excited to be on the team of designers featured in the club this year. And quite the lineup it is: Courtney and I are designing along with Amy…
Designer Feature: Yoked Pullover by Norah Gaughan / Vogue Early Fall 2018
When Lori from Vogue came into our booth at TNNA and said “come with me! I have to show you something!”, I had no idea what to expect. We went over to their booth and – blammo! – she excitedly presented me with the Early Fall issue of Vogue Knitting with this spectacular design, the Yoked Pullover by Norah Gaughan,…
Designer Feature: Casablanca by Nancy Vandivert
There is something incredibly satisfying and thrilling about design a yarn and pattern support to go along with it, but it is a whole other thing to see others be inspired by and create patterns in the yarn! The July 2018 Twist Collective was published recently, and the issue includes lovely mosaic shawl designed by Nancy Vandivert using two…
Karen Peacock: A Crochet Story
This week we’re hosting a guest post by friend and crocheter, Karen Peacock. We have been huge fans of Karen’s crochet for years, and featured some of her work in Crochet Summer 2015 and 2016. She has a new pattern to share with us, as well as her personal crochet story. Enjoy! It was my first crochet summer…
Designer Feature: Judoka by Lia Moya
Among the many changes around Kelbourne Woolens this year, one of the exciting new additions to the products we’re offering the N. American market is BC Garn, a line of quality, affordable yarns originally from Denmark. We started off last season with six yarns, one of which is BC Garn Alba, a GOTS certified organic cotton in…
Local Yarn Store Day: Adventura Shawl by Laura Nelkin
Local Yarn Store Day is a shop appreciation day created by TNNA Yarn Group. The first annual LYS Day will take place on April 21 and is designed to show support for small businesses while bringing together a unique community of knitters, crocheters, weavers and spinners to drive awareness and celebrate the craft. We have…
Designer Feature: Beartooth Pass by Bonnie Dean
One of the most thrilling aspects of putting a new yarn out into the world is seeing what lovely designs others come up with! We’re so delighted to see new patterns pop up in our first Kelbourne Woolens yarn, Andorra, and this cowl by designer, editor, and hand dyed yarn purveyor Bonnie Dean is no exception! Bear Tooth Pass is designed…
Designer Feature Round Up: Sweaters For Fall/Winter 2017
There have been quite a few recently published garment designs in The Fibre Co. yarns that are worth bringing to your attention – and surely some of you with more free time than I could manage to whip one up for a friend or loved one as a gift?? Charles Pullover: Michelle Wang / Wool.Studio,…
Designer Feature: Sawyer Pullover by Kitty Buch
One of the most exciting things about our jobs is talking to shop owners, managers, and employees and seeing what inspires them about working with the yarns we distribute. These conversations fill our days as we take orders, fulfill trunk show requests, and walk the halls of the warehouse seeking out specific dye lots for…
Designer Feature: Safdie by Quenna Lee
After a brief hiatus, Twist Collective is back with some new and exciting changes for its 9th anniversary, including a partnership with Webs! The Fall Issue is packed full of lovely designs in the classic Twist style we all know and love, as well as some really excellent articles. (Except now I’m desperate to drop…
Designer Feature: Caragh by Laura Nelkin
Our dear friend Laura Nelkin just published a lovely sweater design, Caragh, featuring The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light. From Laura: “Caragh is a boxy sweater knit with my Novus construction, a high/low turned hem, cabled side panels, and an optional scrummy cabled cowl neck. The pattern includes notes for making your Caragh longer, and taking…
Designer Feature: Buckwheat Cowl by Irina Anikeeva
Tomorrow marks the Fall Solstice, and that can only mean one thing: Interweave Knits, Holiday 2017 is here and it is time to start planning those gifts! The Buckwheat Cowl by Irina Anikeeva is a really lovely oversized cabled cowl worked in The Fibre Co. Arranmore. From the magazine: “To keep the cold air at bay,…
Designer Feature: Angelina Pullover by Mary Anne Benedetto
I feel as if every time I sit down to write something about the latest Interweave issue, I sound like a broken record, so I’m just going to cut to the chase: Fall 2017 is fantastic and I cannot wait for sweater weather. Mary Anne Benedetto designed a pullover for the magazine in The Fibre…
Designer Feature: The Fell Garth Collection
As mentioned yesterday, The Fibre Co. released a new yarn, Arranmore Light. The Fibre Co. also put together a collection of designs for fall, Fell Garth II. There are seven designs in the collection that feature Arranmore Light: TOP: L/ Beckside by Linda Marveng R/ St. Bega Cowl and Mitts by Emma Welford MIDDLE: L/…
Designer Feature: #11 Diagonal Stitch Pullover by Sarah Hatton
The recently released early fall issue of Vogue Knitting included a lovely sweater designed by Sarah Hatton using The Fibre Co. Luma in sangria, and I am totally smitten for the vintage style! The #11 Diagonal Stitch Pullover has a romantic 1940’s-50’s feel with its texture rich pattern forming V shapes throughout with set in…
Designer Feature: Abram by Pamela Wynne
We have been anxiously anticipating the release of Handsome: Man Sweaters for Every Body since getting a sneak peek a bit ago, and now that the full collection is out, we’re excited all over again! At its core, the collection is six designs (Abram, Elliot, Jerry, Kale, Robert, Rushaan), but it is also so much…
Designer Feature: Monterey Tee / Wool Studio Volume II
The second issue of Wool Studio, a new digital magazine by the publishers of knit.wear is out, and the spring collection features twelve designs with spring in mind. I designed the Monterey Tee for the issue, a breezy lace top knit using The Fibre Co. Luma. The tee is worked in pieces from the bottom…
Designer Feature: Navigate Pullover by Annie Lupton / Rib Magazine no. 2
Rib Magazine, dedicated to publishing “patterns and articles of interest to men who knit and those who knit for them”, recently released the preview its second issue, Navigate. The four sweaters are particularly noteworthy, as the fit and style are excellent and are all classic garments that look like they would be both enjoyable to…
Designer Feature: #10 Cowl by Judy Hackett
The Spring/Summer Issue of Vogue was recently released, an included is a cowl designed by Judy Hackett using The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering. Worked in two high contrasting colors, purple passion and obsidian, the cowl is knit back and forth using the double knitting technique. The end result is a structured and drapey reversible cowl….
Designer Feature: Chaset by Bonnie Dean
Bonnie Dean is at it again with this gorgeous deep-V pullover in The Fibre Co Luma. Red yarn can be a tough nut to crack but this sweater proves just how elegant red can be. This sweater belies the boldness of the color with simple shaping and subtle texture. Better yet, Bonnie has included Chaset…
Designer Feature: Bash by Linda Dubec / Pom Pom Quarterly
Since its first issue in 2012, Pom Pom Quarterly has been a leading influencer of design and style in our industry. With its lovely hand-drawn schematics and techniques, its support of crochet, tasty recipes, and innovative designs, the magazine has been a favorite of ours from the beginning. (So much so, we’re proud to call ourselves…
Designer Feature: Helena’s Shawl by Lori Wagner
The Interweave Knits Summer 2017 issue was released today, and the magazine features a lovely lace shawl in The Fibre Co. Road to China Lace. Designed for the Midsummer Night’s Dream story, the shawl is worked from the top down and features gorgeous columns of twisted stitches, a chevron border, and feminine beading. SPECIFICATIONS Yarn: The Fibre…
Designer Feature: Hillary by Julie Weisenberger
Julie Wisenberger of Cocoknits just published her latest design featuring The Fibre Co. Cumbria using her unique method of constructing tailored top down sweaters, Hillary. Julie’s unique way of working garments from the top down was first brought to my attention during the Fringe and Friends KAL via her English Tailoring technique – more on what…
Designer Feature: Moody Kerchief (Redux) by Kristen Kapur
Prolific designer Kristen Kapur of Through the Loops recently updated her Moody Kerchief pattern (originally published in 2010 featuring Organik and Savannah) using the latest yarn from The Fibre Co., Luma. SPECIFICATIONS Yarn: The Fibre Co. Luma: Blanca 1 (2) skeins, and Aizome 1 (2) skeins. Gauge: 12 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches Needles: US…
Designer Feature: Puro by Regina Moessmer
German designer Regina Moessmer recently published this lovely, classic V-Neck pullover using The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering in Castlerigg, Puro. The deep v-neck, k2, p2 ribbing and a-line shape are sure to make it a staple in any wardrobe. In fact, it would be a perfect contender for a pattern to knit for the Summer…
Designer Feature: Calliopsis by Bonnie Sennott
Designer Bonnie Sennott of Blue Peninsula recently published this lovely cowl in The Fibre Co. Meadow, Calliopsis. From the pattern listing: “Calliopsis, named after the flower Coreopsis (also known as Calliopsis or Tickseed), is a light, feminine lace cowl knit in two colors of laceweight or light fingering weight yarn. You can easily customize the design…
Knit.Wear, Summer 2017 / Cambridge Poncho
The new issue of Knit.Wear for Spring/Summer 2017 is here, and included is the Cambridge Poncho by Andrea Babb in The Fibre Co. Acadia. Ponchos are trending everywhere, and this allover cabled poncho would make a great addition to any wardrobe. A few notes on construction from the designer, The hem of this poncho is…
Knitscene Summer 2017 / Joni’s Lacy Cowl
The Fibre Co. Meadow is an ideal blend for spring and summer knits, it’s a lightweight yarns with great drape. Joni’s Lacy Cowl by Joni Coniglio in the Summer 2017 issue of Knitscene uses one skein, making it a great fast project. This cowl is worked back and forth in rows in an allover mesh pattern,…
Designer Feature: Carriage House Cowl by Meg Roke
Designer Meg Roke has a new pattern using The Fibre Co. Arranmore. The Carriage House Cowl would be ideal for using up leftovers from a larger project, since it requires just one full skein of Arranmore and approximately 40 yards of each contrast color. From the designer: “Cozy and warm without being “too warm”… those…
Kimono by Manadrine
French knitter and designer Melody Hoffman has a new pattern in The Fibre Co. Cumbria, Kimono. A cozy, slouchy shrug-like cardigan, with some stitch details to add visual and knitting interest, this garment looks fun to knit and wear. From the designer: “I knew that I wanted to create a piece that would be the first…
Waves Collection from The Fibre Co.
The Fibre Co. released a new collection at the end of last week, the Waves Collection. Six designs featuring both weights of The Fibre Co. Road to China, Light and Lace, the designs are lovely and feminine and range from simple garter stripes to complicated lace patterning. “Melanie Berg, Helen Stewart, and Hiroko Payne each create…
Collection Feature: Hikari by michiyo for The Fibre Co.
The Fibre Co. recently published the Hikari Collection in collaboration with Japanese designer michiyo. Five garments designed using The Fibre Co. Meadow, the collection beautifully demonstrates the season-spanning capabilities of the yarn. “The inspiration for this five-piece collection comes from the yarn itself—the world’s most inspiring and beautiful meadows. Hikari, or ‘light’ in Japanese, is a…
Designer Feature: Last Lavender
There’s nothing more exciting than seeing what comes out of a new generation of knitters. I am happy to share this super cute hat design called Last Lavender by budding designer Jessica Gingerich. I asked Jessica to tell us about her design experience in her own words. “I learned to knit on YouTube a little…
Ruth’s Cowl by Kisten Kapur
This week Kirsten Kapur has released another beautiful pattern, Ruth’s Cowl in The Fibre Co. Tundra, shown in Taiga. The pattern is part of her new collection, Cobblestone Trails, available on Ravelry. From the designer, Designed with my grandmother Ruth in mind, this cozy cowl is practical and down to earth, yet still romantic and…
Introducing: The Fibre Co. April in Paris Collection
The Fibre Co. recently published the April in Paris Collection, a beautiful collection of designs for Luma, by Hanna Maciejewska and Emma Wright. From the designers: April in Paris includes six patterns inspired by the ‘City of Lights’ with each design taking its name from a Paris landmark. TOP: Galerie d’Apollon by Emma Wright shown in Zinnia….
Interweave Knits, Spring 2017 / Newport Pullover
It seems as every new day here in Philadelphia brings different weather – one day it is snowing, another it is 50 and sunny. Today, we’re looking at rain, rain, and more rain. It is hard to believe that spring is just around the corner, but I know it must be true, as Interweave Knits…