The first of four patterns in our new Tanguis cotton, Skipper, Catalina is the quintessential summer tank. It has a classic fit, perfect for pairing with a flowy skirt of a pair of cute shorts. Make is season spanning by using it year round as a layering peice as well! You can layer your handknits…
Category: For Sale Patterns
A Bow in the Sky – Now Available!
A Bow in the Sky features one of our best selling yarns, Perennial. The pattern, and accompanying kits, were available exclusively through our retailers for Local Yarn Store Day 2019. With the next LYS Day right around the corner on April 25th, we are releasing last year’s pattern to the general public! This shawl is…
KW Baby Collection / Individual Patterns
You may remember back in February when we released Darling, Beatrix, and Colette from the KW Baby Collection as individual PDF downloads. Since then, we have sold out of printed copies of the book, so we decided it was the perfect time to to release all* of the patterns in the collection as individual PDF downloads, and…
twist collective spring/summer 2016: Haden by Courtney Kelley
The new twist collective is up! Courtney has a lovely summery tank in the issue designed using The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering in the color mango. Haden is worked in pieces from the bottom up. The button plackets are picked up on the right and left side of the front neck and worked in 1×1 rib,…
New For Sale Patterns: Darling, Beatrix, and Colette
When we released the KW: Baby Collection a few years ago, the intent was to create a book of classic designs that would have longevity over time. As the years have gone by, we have received requests for some of the patterns as individual PDFs. Coming up to the 3rd year after the release, the…
Designer Feature: Comfy Drop Shoulder Sweater by Megan Goodacre
Way back on 2012, Megan Goodacre published Boiseau, a stunning wrap designed using The Fibre Co. Acadia. (You can see our original post on that here.) Over the course of the last year, she wrote and published a new book, Idiot’s Guides: Knitting Sweaters. Included is a wealth of information on knitting successful garments in…
Yarn Shop Love!
At Kelbourne Woolens we are always trying to find new ways to support our stockists. Our local yarn shop owners are the lifeline of the knitting community. They are the community builders; churning out new knitters, fostering new designers, and helping people with problems from picking up dropped stitches to relationship advice! The online knitting…
Independent Designer Feature: Chilkat Cowl by Rosemary Hill
Rosemary Hill just released a new cowl pattern, Chilkat. Originally designed for an Alaska knitting cruise that she taught on in June, the cowl is now available for purchase! In her words: “the Chilkat cowl is a lace skill builder with jogless stripes and a knitted on edging. Because it’s lacy, the cowl is extra long…
Norah Gaughan for The Fibre Co.
Knitwear designer Norah Gaughan recently collaborated with Daphne Marinopoulos of The Fibre Co. to create a 12 piece collection featuring the Fibre Co. yarns. The end result is a modern collection with interesting construction and texture. Akita | Atomium | Crosstown District | Gotham | Intrepid Metropolis | Oporto | Parkview Skyscraper | Tallinn |…
Twist Collective Spring 2015: Carajillo by Monique Boonstra
The spring 2015 issue of Twist Collective is up, and we’re delighted to share the design in the collection that features The Fibre Co Road to China Lace, Carajillo by Monique Boonstra. Featured in the Morse Code collection, Carajillo is worked from side to side with patterning on both RS and WS rows. • Yarn: The…
Knit.Purl Spring/Summer 2015: Meandering Top by Quenna Lee
The latest issue of knit.purl (fka knit.wear) hits newsstands next week. As you have come to expect from the magazine, it is filled with classic pieces with simple silhouettes and unique details. The “Making Waves” collection showcases 6 designs that utilize the feather and fan pattern in unique ways. In the Meandering Top by Quenna Lee featuring…
Weekenders: Individual Patterns now available!
It may seem strange, with spring (finally!) right around the corner, to release a grouping of winter accessories as individual patterns, but cold mornings that transition into sunny days that end with cool, windy nights are perfect for layering with the 5 accessories designed using Canopy Worsted for our Weekenders Collection. ADAMSTOWN is a classic reversible unisex hat with a…
Pom Pom Quarterly: Mysa Tunic by Kate Gagnon Osborn
The preview for the Spring Issue of Pom Pom went live last Friday, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share that I have a design in it – the Mysa Tunic. The idea for Mysa came about both from the gorgeous mood board presented by Pom Pom, but also my love of flowy, muted…
Independent Designer Feature: My Fair Maiden by Meg Roke
If any of you follow us on Instagram, you may know of my horribly failed attempt at sewing up butterfly wings for Charlie’s Halloween costume. To be honest, I’m not even sure if she really wanted to be a butterfly, but she likes to flap her “wings” when wearing a hooded towel after bath time, so it…
Knightsbridge Collection Feature / Humphrey
For the next couple of weeks we’ll be profiling the designers featured in the Knightsbridge Collection with some insight into their process, tips + tricks about their garment or accessory, fun interviews, and other little tid-bits. We hope you enjoy getting to know the Kelbourne Woolens team and contributing designers. To view the full pattern line,…
#CrochetSummer2014 Pattern: Bobble Stitch Plant Coasters
In September of 2013, we (myself, Owen, Charlie + our 4 pets) moved into a new home. Like all things, the whole process did not go as expected, and after 360 days on the market, we finally closed the sale on our old house yesterday. After living with about 60% of our furniture for 12 months, we happily…
New Free Pattern: Ridgeline Mitts
Today, a new pattern for you, the Ridgeline fingerless mitts. Originally designed as part of the always-awesome Sample It at TNNA, we’re happy to finally release the pattern to the public! Specifically created to feature just one skein of Knightsbridge, these simple handwarmers are a wonderful introduction to the new yarn. For more information on the…
Independent Designer Feature: Madder Anthology, Volume 1
Carrie Bostick Hoge, aka Madder, is known for her use of simple stitch patterns and classic shapes to create unique and gorgeous pieces that are destined to be wardrobe staples. In her first self-published book, Madder Anthology Volume 1:, Carrie features some of her more popular designs, Camilla, Sibella, Imogen, and Beatrice, in their classic incarnations…
Independent Designer Feature: Minty Fresh Poncho by Wendy Lewis
There have been quite a few really lovely designs published recently by knit (and crochet!) designers featuring the Fibre Company yarns. Today, we’re delighted to feature a beautiful crochet design by Wendy Lewis from the Interweave special issue CrochetScene featuring Meadow, The Minty Fresh Poncho. From the Magazine: “This chic poncho features a boatneck with a hint of floaty sleeves….
Introducing: Knightsbridge!
You might recall the photoshoot sneak peeks in March on instagram or the #kwstyleit challenge at TNNA where we previewed our latest yarn and some of our latest designs for the upcoming fall season. the time has come to finally share it with you all: we’re excited to announce the re-working and reintroduction one of…
Independent Designer Feature: New American Knits
When you think of classic cables and textures in the modern knitwear scene, Amy Christophers immediately comes to mind. From heavily cabled cardigans such as Acer and Stonecutters to simply elegant staple pieces like Larch and Bailey, Amy’s attention to detail and silhouette are always pushing the hand knitting industry into a more modern light….
Independent Designer Feature: Eastside by Ann Weaver
With temperatures on the rise and days composed of outdoor activities, simple projects that are easily transportable are crucial to our summer WIPs. We find that we love knitting accessories during the summer months for both travel ease and comfort. Enter Ann Weaver’s Eastside cowl, our new summer project obsession. Featuring Terra in black locust…
Knitspot Fall in Full Color Club
We’ve been a fan of Anne Hanson of Knitspot for as long as we’ve known her. And, this summer, we had the benefit of meeting Erica, her assistant, and our affection grew! So, of course, when we heard about her newest club project, and were asked if a collaboration – and, an exclusive one at…
Lori Versaci Interview and Facebook Giveaway
Today, we are delighted to feature a new pattern and an interview by Lori Versaci of VersaciKnits. Lori’s style is classic with a modern twist; she designs the kind of sweaters that will be in one’s wardrobe rotation for years to come. This pattern is called lite and is made out of Meadow in Larkspur….
Meadow Mystery Kal >> Meadowsweet Shawl!
All clues are complete, and we can finally share the Mystery KAL pattern with you…….the Meadowsweet Shawl! The full pattern is both written out and charted, depending on your knitting preference. Along with the pattern directions, the 12 page pdf includes a wealth of information on knitting lace from charts, how to properly swatch in…
The Allium Collection: ALLIUM + official pattern release!
Today is the day! The release of the full Allium Collection as individual .pdf downloads for your knitting enjoyment. In honor of the release, we’re delighted to present the final pattern in the collection, aptly named Allium. The name for this beautiful shawl informed the naming of the rest of the designs, so we thought…
The Allium Collection: URSA
With just two days left until the release, we’re delighted to finish sharing our collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Today and tomorrow, we’ll feature the last 2 of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns…
The Allium Collection: UMBREL
Continuing our featured collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next two weeks, we’ll continue highlighting the rest of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you favorite Fibre Company…
The Allium Collection: SHALLOT
We’re proud to continue sharing our collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next two weeks, we’ll continue highlighting the rest of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you…
The Allium Collection: TWINLEAF
We’re proud to continue sharing our collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting each of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you favorite Fibre…
The Allium Collection: ROSEUM
We’re proud to continue sharing our collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting each of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you favorite…
The Allium Collection: LILLYDALE
We’re proud to continue sharing our collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting each of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you favorite…
Introducing…The Allium Collection: CEPA
We’re proud to announce a wonderful collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting each of the patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you favorite Fibre…
New Canopy Worsted and New For Sale Pattern: Gertrude!
Canopy Worsted has been a longtime favorite over here at Kelbourne Woolens. But, it had one little quirk in that it was available in 50 gram / 100 yard skeins, which wasn’t a lot of yarn per skein – particularly for a good basic worsted. We love using it for sweaters, and at 100 yards per skein…
knit.wear Spring 2013: Amplified Cowl, Chevron Hat + High Relief Dolman
The latest issue of knit.wear was just released a couple of weeks ago and we couldn’t be more excited! This issue features some of our favorite yarns, Acadia and Tundra, and some new designs by Kate and Courtney. To start is the Amplified Cowl Designed by Kate and knit in Tundra’s creamy Snowdrift colorway, this…
Botanical Knits Blog Tour! {and a chance to win!}
When the talented Alana Dakos, the design maven behind Never Not Knitting, contacted us in the summer regarding design support we knew that good things wouldn’t be far behind. Boy, were we right! Her new book, Botanical Knits, is truly a gem. Alana’s eye for design in the natural world shines forth in this stunning…
New Free Pattern: Picket Hat
Originally knit way back in 2011, Maura kept wearing this hat to work all fall + winter and after we all threatened to steal it from her (more than once!) we though it was high time to write it up into a pattern. The beauty of this hat is in its simplicity – a gorgeous…
New For Sale Pattern: Maude
Designed by Courtney Kelley, Maude is a gourgeous shawl knit out of Acadia. Knit from side to side in a bias stitch with attached lace edge, the stitch pattern in Maude was inspired by antique cane chairs. True to Kelbourne Woolens fashion, the combination of vintage inspiration with modern styling and yarn makes for a…
New Free Pattern: Edgewood
Armed with a few colors of Terra and the intention to keep her next warm this fall and winter, Leah designed this lovely new {free!} shawl pattern, Edgewood. The shawl features 4 sophisticated colors of Terra {the sample shown is in slate, butternut, henna + yarrow}, keyholes for easy wear and subtle stripes for visual interest….
New For Sale Pattern: Parquet
Designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn, this triangular shawl featuring Canopy Fingering in fern begins at the center and increases are worked on either edge and opposite the center stitches. The shawl is designed with three separate lace patterns: a cable and lace with patterning on every other row, a lace with patterning on every row…
New For Sale Pattern(s): Sugar Mountain + Gretel!
This beautiful duo of new for sale patterns has been published just in time for lovely holiday gift knitting! Two styles, two different yarns, two weights and two techniques – something to please everyone on your list! Designed by Courtney Kelley, Sugar Mountain is a slouchy cable and lace beret with beautiful texture and integrated…
New For Sale Pattern: Fiorella
Another treat for the crocheters, we’re happy to share the publication of the Fiorella beret by Courtney Kelley, worked in stripes using two of our new colors of Organik, claystone + agave. Perfect for beginner and advanced crocheters alike, it is a great project to play with color and hone your technique. Specifications:• Yarn: Organik…
Interweave Knits Fall 2012: Amstel Hat
The fall 2012 Interweave Knits is here and it is easily one of the best issues we have seen in a long time. Filled with garments and accessories – even two bags and a children’s toy – it is the perfect antidote to the warm + humid summer we’re experiencing on the east coast. Courtney…
New For Sale Pattern: Lenten Rose
The final pattern in our Boathouse Collection, Lenten Rose is a set of Roositud mittens and headwarmer knit out of Road to China Light. Designed using a classic star motif, the Roositud inlay is easy to execute and provides a unique and eye-catching addition to the finished product. Specifications: • Yarn: Road to China Light…
New For Sale Pattern: Amaranth
We’re delighted to announce that Amaranth is now available through Kelbourne Woolens and on Ravelry. For the many (many) shop owners who have asked, it, and all of our KW patterns are also available through in store sales on Ravelry! {And if you do see a pattern you want that for some reason doesn’t come…
Knitscene Fall 2012: Inlay Beret by Heidi Todd Kozar
The preview of Fall Knitscene went live on Friday, and yet again (broken record, much?) it is a great issue! One of Kate and Courtney’s favorites, Canopy Fingering is featured in this latest issue in a really interesting beret design by Heidi Todd Kozar. A slightly slouchy beret featuring a wide Celtic knot color work…
New For Sale Pattern: Waverly
Designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn and knit out of Terra in the gorgeous belladonna, this lace hat features a deep twisted ribbing, garter and slip stitch lace pattern and integrated decreases at the top of crown. The combination of rich saturated duotone and tweedy flecks from the Terra and heavily textured stitch pattern creates a…
New For Sale Pattern: Topeka
Designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn and knit out of Savannah in one of her favorites, sycamore, Topeka is a seamless fitted henley knit in the round from the bottom up featuring garter stitch cuffs and hem, a placket button band knit on as you work, raglan yoke and short rows for a well-fitted neckline. Waist…
knit.wear: Chevron Vest by Courtney Kelley
The preview of the new special issue of knit.wear recently went live and we’re delighted to announce that Courtney has a design in the issue featuring our brand new yarn, Tundra! The theme of knit.wear is “Clean, shapely knits with clever details: cast on, knit, wear.”, and Courtney’s design totally fits the bill. The Chevron…
Kelbourne Woolens Trunk Shows
An ‘unofficial’ part of the Kelbourne Woolens / Fibre Company patterns and yarns, we have been sending out trunk shows since the start of the distribution in 2008 to stockists of the Fibre Company yarns. This year, though, we’re taking it to the next level and organized three trunk shows to support our growing pattern…