I know it is hard to fathom ever being cold again, with summer being what it is and all, but winter is coming, and you will be cold again. Promise. So cold, you might even need to wear mittens lest your little fingers freeze, and what better way to prepare for winter than to knit yourself a…
Category: Knitter Projects
Knitter Projects: LYS Edition (P.1)
Although only officially released about two weeks ago, The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light has thus far proven to be a big hit! When a new yarn is released, we encourage shops to make samples to highlight the yarns and give customers an idea of what the yarn feels like knit up or how a particular…
Ravelry Roundup : FO’s in The Fibre Co. Luma
There are so many lovely finished objects in Ravelry made with The Fibre Co. Luma. Here are a few of the most recent of the bunch. Thank you for sharing your projects and love of Luma! Top Row:• Fibre Co. team member Acollinsdesigns wears her Donner sweater in willow. • Bonniedean’s vibrant and elegant Chaset in zinnia. • NatalkaD’s thinks…
Knitter Projects: Bateau-Style Sweater by Jen Beeman
Our friend Jen Beeman – well known for her successful pattern company, Grainline Studio – recently finished a lovely sweater she designed in The Fibre Co. Luma. Knit in pieces with set-in sleeves and seamed, the sweater is the perfect balance between structured and loose. Jen blogged about her project on her personal journal, Stone…
Hikari Collection KAL Wrap-up
Japanese knitwear designer Michiyo just wrapped up her Hikari Collection KAL over on Ravelry! I chose my favorites knit in The Fibre Co. Meadow. The Tsumuzikaze sweater seemed to be the most popular FO in the group. I’m hoping to make the Rourou top in Purple Trillium, a new color in the Meadow line. TOP /• Ashley’s Tsumuzikaze…
Knitter Projects: A Few Lovelies in Luma
Spring has sprung here in Philadelphia, and Luma is the perfect yarn for seasonal transitions. I took some time yesterday to browse Ravelry for some projects featuring Luma and I was not disappointed! Top Row:Knitvsread is working on River by Sylvia McFadden knit in Blanca and Aizome.Bennett Creek by Kate Gagnon Osborn knit by Kehley in Ciel. Knitdeanna blocking…
Knitter Projects: Karen’s Custom St. Brendan
Since I started working at Kelbourne Woolens, I’ve been introduced to so many talented knitters and designers. Kate pointed me in the direction of friend and blogger Karen Templer of Fringe Association, and I am now a huge fan! Today I am excited to share her take on Courtney’s St. Brendan sweater in the scrumptious Arranmore. …
Knitter Projects: Luma Infinity Scarf
The wonderful women at Fibre Space have knit up a cowl, the Secret Beach Infinity Scarf by Maggie Murphy in our new yarn The Fibre Co. Luma. The combination of the colors and textures is irresistible. Worked with one skein each of Aizome, Ciel, Sangria, and Blanca, this scarf can be worn long or doubled. …
Knitter Projects: Finn Valley
Although we love all the bright and beautiful colors, black is a great wardrobe staple. When I saw this Finn Valley I was instantly jealous! Knit in the Fibre Co. Arranmore in colorway Malin Head, the flecks of color add beautiful depth and texture, we’re in love! Great job Sara, and thanks for sharing!
Knitter Projects: Alpenbrevet by Anna Stratton
I’m not sure what I was looking for on Ravelry, because when I came across Anna’s Alpenbrevet pullover, nothing else really mattered. The combination of the spectacular backdrop of Switzerland, the classic colors, and the beautiful simplicity of the design make this sweater an all-around winner. Knit in The Fibre Co. Cumbria, the fit, colors,…
Knitter Projects: Hart Cardigan
I don’t know about you but my heart skipped a beat when I saw the Hart Cardigan knit up in Meadow in the color Lavender by fellow Raveler LCarolineVW. What a gorgeous sweater! Hart, designed by Julie Hoover, is classic in shape and styling with an open front and a beautiful lace detail on the back. Meadow…
Knitter Projects: Keswick Cardigan
Janet (aka Loden) recently knit a Keswick Cardigan out of the Fibre Co. Cumbria in Catbells and the end result is stunning! We met Janet at the Make. Wear. Love. retreat hosted by Amy Herzog and are so impressed with how quickly she finished her Keswick and how well it fits! The pumpkin orange looks amazing…
Knitter Projects: Abram’s Bridge by Sarah Moran
Knitter Sarah Moran (didyoumakeit), just finished an Abram’s Bridge by Mer Stevens for herself out of The Fibre Co. Cumbria in Buttermere, and the end result is stunning! What a lovely, classic, wearable, sweater. Gorgeous work, Sarah! Do you have a project made with The Fibre Co. yarns, or a Kelbourne Woolens design? We’d love to…
Knitter Projects: Cozy Cables
We are in love with Michele Wang’s Rowe cardigan knit by Knittywood. All of those beautiful swirling cables look so warm, inviting, and interesting to knit. With full sweater fronts, deep ribbed collar, allover cables, and long length, this sweater truly is the epitome of cozy. And it is gorgeous knit up in Knightsbridge in the color Winesteeple. Such lovely care and…
Knitter Projects: Traveller Tunic
Liz from Stash Local in Corvallis, OR knit this incredible Traveller Tunic out of Knightsbridge in the color Concordia! Such a great fall layering piece that works for the office and for dinner out with friends. This is definitely a wardrobe staple. Lovely work Liz! Thanks for sharing! Do you have a project made…
Knitter Projects: Lucinda
You may remember in July and August I teamed up with Fancy Tiger Crafts owners Jaime and Amber and patternmaker Grainline Studio to host a Knitalong for Lucinda by Carrie Bostick Hoge. Cindy made this beautiful version of Lucinda as part of the knitalong using The Fibre Co. Acadia in Blue Heron. While fall is finally here…
Knitter Projects: Valeriana Estonica
Tina knit this beautiful lace shawl by Kirstina Vilimaite. She used one skein of Road to China Lace in Blue Tourmaline and placed beads in the lace to add a little weight the edging. It’s a great little shawlette for keeping your shoulders covered and the leaf edging is amazing. It’s stunning! Great job, Tina! …
Hydrangea Mystery, Revealed!
Our 2015 Mystery Knit Along (MKAL) is over, and the results are stunning. We are overwhelmed by the positive response we received this year, with over 500 participants, and over 130 projects currently on Ravelry. As always, our Ravelry group was lively and fun, and we have lots of lovely finished Hydrangea Shawls to share with you! The MKALs are…
Knitter Projects: Maritime Cowl
Although it’s summer here in the northern hemisphere it’s winter for our friends down under. Melissa, from Tasmania, Australia, recently finished this wonderful chevron cowl in the season-spanning The Fibre Co. Savannah. We love Melissa’s mods to the Maritime Cowl pattern by Nice and Knit, the extra grey stripes break up the chevrons and add another level…
Featured Projects: Meadow
I case you missed it, we’re hosting our 3rd annual MKAL featuring The Fibre Co Meadow beginning June 1st. In celebration, I thought it would be nice to feature some finished projects knitters have made using Meadow to show just how lovely and versatile the yarn is! 1) NURSING SHAWL by Ginny Sheller This stunning…
Knitter Projects: Maeve
Today’s knitter project is a perfect little sweater for transitioning into warmer days. Whether you need to keep the chill off your shoulders on a cool evening or in an over air conditioned office, we love Maeve by Carrie Bostick Hodge. Jen used The Fibre Co Savannah in Crepe Myrtle instead of the Canopy Worsted originally…
Knitter Projects: Summer Dawn
With summer right around the corner (yes, really!), we’re gearing up for Crochet Summer 2015. Today, we’re featuring a finished Summer Dawn cowl, designed for Crochet Summer 2014 by Courtney. The pattern uses one skein of The Fibre Co Savannah and a partial skein of The Fibre Co Meadow. This version of Summer Dawn was crocheted by…
Knitter Projects: Beatrix
We can’t get enough of adorable kids in handknits, and we hope you feel the same!Today’s knitter project is from Sue, who has knit Beatrix from the Kelbourne Woolens: Baby Collection for each of her grandsons. Sue knit Beatrix in sand and summersweet, and we think it looks great on this adorable little guy.
Knitter Projects: Lilac Wine
We all need a good easy knitting project for taking with you on the go. Simpler patterns are perfect for knitting when you’re multitasking–and today we’re featuring a project that’s an easy pattern with a stunning result! Dianna knit this simple cowl using Road to China Light in Dark Amethyst. The pattern is Amy Christoffer’s Lilac Wine,…
Knitter Projects: Mildred Baby Vest
Today we have a lovely baby vest modeled by an adorable baby! Madeleine knit Mildred by Kate Gagnon Osborn from the KW: Baby Collection in Terra in colorway Cochineal. This was Meadeleine’s second Mildred, and we love her finished vest. It looks like her daughter does too! Have you knit a project using Fibre Company…
Knitter Projects: Echo Flowers Shawl
Today we’re excited to share another beautiful version of the Echo Flowers Shawl by Jenny Johnson Johnen. Similar to Patricia’s Kunst pullover, this shawl is knit in Meadow in Pennyroyal by Erica. Meadow is a great choice for this yarn, as it blocks out nicely and really shows off the beautiful lace pattern in this intricate shawl. We…
Knitter Projects: Kunst Pullover
We always love to pour through Japanese stitch dictionaries and pattern books. Their aesthetic tends to be quite different from American patterns, and yet are so beautiful and delicate. Today’s featured project was knit by Patricia in Meadow, using the Kunst Pullover pattern from the popular Japanese knitting magazine Keito Dama. Each hexagon is knit,…
Knitter Projects: Shaelyn
Today’s featured project is a lovely shawl for fall. Melody knit Shaelyn by Leila Raabe in Road to China Light in Moonstone. This little shawl is perfect for keeping your neck cozy on cool fall days, and we love how Melody has styled it with a dress and cardigan! Great job, Melody! All images © mandarines, used with…
Knitter Projects: Carly
Although the temperatures are cooling here in the northern hemisphere, south of the equator summer is on the way! Australian knitter Fiona has knit a lovely summer pullover using the Carly pattern by Justyna Lorkowska with Savannah in Seafoam and Natural. This looks like such a great sweater for warmer days, and the color combo is dynamite. Great…
Knitter Projects: Amelie
Another day and another beautiful sweater! Today we have a lovely sweater knit in Canopy Fingering by Swedish knitter Nicolina. The pattern is Amelie by Gudrun Johnston, a skilled designer with many stunning designs. Shown here in Macaw, this soft and lightweight sweater is perfect for transitioning into cooler, shorter days. Great job, Nicolina! cAll…
Knitter Projects: Umaro Afghan
This week, we’re finally seeing cooler fall temperatures stick, and when the weather gets cool, wrapping yourself in wool is the best way to stay warm and cozy. This beautiful Umaro by Jared Flood, knit in Tundra by Cher is the berfect blanket to snuggle under when the weather gets cool. The gorgeous turquoise color, Boreal, is the…
Knitter Projects: Sombra
Another day, another beautiful project to share! Today’s knitter project is the Sombra sweater by Elanor King from the Summer 2014 issue of Pom Pom Quarterly. This version was knit by Amanda in Fibre Company Meadow. Amanda used Meadow in Lavender, Pokeweed, and Black Adder for this multi-colored pullover. We love this modern sweater and it’s…
Knitter Projects: Love Braid Cardigan
We’re excited to bring you another beautiful finished project in one of the Fibre Company yarns! Today we’re featuring the Love Braid Cardigan from Knitscene Summer 2013, designed by by Melissa Wehrle and knit by Mia in Fibre Company Acadia in Strawberry. The technique used by Melissa to create the braided look on the back is really unique,…
Knitter Project: Echo Flower Shawl
The Echo Flower Shawl by Jenny Johnson Johnen is a popular free shawl pattern inspired by traditional Estonian lace patterns. Can you believe it was Jenny’s first design? This elaborate lace pattern features a blossom edging with nupps for texture. Recently Meghan, a lovely member of our Kelbourne Woolens team, got married. She knit this…
Knitter Projects: Linden Shawl
The Linden Shawl was first published in 2011, and was re-published last year as part of Kelbourne Woolens Volume 1. For Courtney, the shawl is her favorite shape: a curved reflex angle (greater than 180°, but less than 360°) that stays put on the shoulders better than a traditional triangular shawl. We love this version…
Knitter Projects: Frick Frick Beret
You can never have enough hand knit accessories, and this definitely applies to hats! We love Pamela Wynne’s Frick Frick Beret. You’ve probably seen her popular February Lady Sweater and this little beret is another clean design with a touch of lace to spice it up. This version, knit by Kelly, uses Road to China Light in Riverstone….
Knitter Projects: Yoked Cardigan
When it comes to baby clothes, almost everything is adorable. From tiny shoes that are completely for decoration to petite sweaters that scream “take my picture!”. One of our favorite baby cardigans is the Yoked Cardigan by Hannah Fettig. Knit from the top-down, this cardigan ranges in sizes from child to adult and is a…
Knitter Projects: Caramel
The Caramel sweater by Isabell Kraemer is a versatile, top-down blanket style cardigan with a bold striping detail that showcases the pattern’s inherent drape. In this version, knit by Stephni, she chooses Acadia, a wool, alpaca and silk blend that gives this version a subtle sheen from the silk and a native drape from the…
Knitter Projects: Botanic Hat
With winter showing its brutal face here on the east coast, it’s time to bring out the hats, scarves, mittens and everything warm to protect us from the harsh winter winds. The Botanic Hat by Stephen West is a great way to mix and match colors and textures of different yarns, plus it’s reversible! In…
Knitter Projects: East Falls Hat
The East Falls Hat, designed by Kate and published in Knitscene, showcases striping with not only color, but texture. Add in some lovely Acadia and you have a winning combination for the winter season. In this awesome version knit by Julie, the usage of contrasting colors with her choice of Acadia in Blue Heron and…
Knitter Projects: wee Austin Hoodie
Baby Charlie has received many lovely knitted gifts, and now that the weather has cooled considerably she is lucky enough to spend every day wrapped in some sort of knitted goodness. {No wool aversion for this babe, she happily wears wool, alpaca, and, – of couse – cashmere!} One of the amazing gifts Charlie received…
Knitter Projects: Piper’s Journey
Piper’s Journey by Paula Emons-Fuessle is a combination of a garter and lace shawl that is a go-to for traveling knitters due to the patterns simplistic nature. In this version, by Melissa, the shawl gets a new identity by using Acadia in bog and blue heron as a compliment to the already gorgeous accessory. By…
Knitter Projects: Lispenard
As showcased previously on our blog, Lispenard by Kristen Kapur is one of our favorites, especially when taking the subtle coloration of Acadia into consideration. This Lispenard, knit by Laura in wild onion showcases the textural variation not only within Kristen’s pattern, but the Acadia itself. The combination of both cables and lace beautifully show…
Knitter Projects: Rose Red
The Rose Red beret by Ysolda Teague is a stylish hat pattern knit from the top down and creates a delicate rose-inspired patten that is then finished with a cable brim. In her version, Celeste uses Road to China Light in aquamarine; a subtle grey-blue that allows the stitch detail of the rose to truly…
Knitter Projects: Aranami Shawl
The Aranami Shawl by Olga Buraya-Kefelian is a gorgeous shawl that showcases a striking use of color. As seen in the countless projects on Ravelry, every knitter has a different color preference; some neutral, some bright and some monochromatic. This version, knitted by Clementine, arranges Canopy Fingering in a classic and intriguing combination of cat’s…
Knitter Projects: Glashutte Hat
The Glashutte Hat designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn and published in Weekend Hats by Melissa LaBarre and Cecily Glowik MacDonald is not for the faint of heart. Knit using Road to China Light on small needles, pretty much every row has multiple cable crosses and the design travels and winds over the body of the…
New For Sale Pattern: Fable Cardigan
A long time coming {Kate knit the original version back in July of 2010!}, the Fable Cardigan, our latest pattern to be published from our Boathouse Collection, is the perfect sweater you will reach for time and time again. Knit using terra in anemone a wonderfully soft single ply blend of alpaca, merino and silk…
Knitter Projects: Zuzu’s Petals
Zuzu’s Petals by Carina Spencer, a wonderful design that combines the shape of a traditional triangle shawl with the wearability of a cowl, has been incredibly popular this spring. Anna recently finished her version of Zuzu’s Petals using Road to China Light in a favorite of ours, Mooonstone. The design is perfect for a yarn…
Knitter Projects: Norie Hat
Originally designed using Savannah the Norie Hat is featured in the Shetland Trader, Book 1 by Gudrun Johnston, a collection of ten patterns all inspired by the gorgeous Shetland Islands about seventy five miles from the Antarctic. Melanie2‘s Norie Hat made out of the gorgeous Acadia in Summersweet is a perfect version of this beautiful…
Knitter Projects: Lightweight Pullover
The Lightweight Pullover designed by Hannah Fettig is a classic raglan pullover with a beautiful drapey cowl neck designed to be knit in a fingering weight yarn at a slightly looser gauge than recommended. Gay’s version of the Lightweight Pullover, knit out of Canopy Fingering in Obsidian is a beautiful, classic sweater that is comfortable,…