The perfect beginner crochet project, the Sylvia Sweater by Sharon Zientara featured in the Fall 2012 Interweave Crochet is a beautiful cardigan that would fit wonderfully into any wardrobe. Crochet using Canopy Worsted in Sarsparilla, the cardigan has a sweet embroidery detail at the yoke, a fitted body and deep scoop neck. • Yarn: Canopy Worsted: sarsparilla,…
Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2012: Ipswich Scarf
It is finally that time of year again – there is a crispness in the air, leaves start to change, socks and sweaters come out from hibernation and knitters start thinking about the holidays. Thankfully, Interweave is one step ahead of us and recently came out with their Holiday Gifts issue, jam packed with a…
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…
Tundra Collection: Available Now!
We’re delighted to announce the full release of The Tundra Collection, 8 accessory patterns featuring our newest yarn, Tundra! Designed to use 1-3 skeins of Tundra, each design features simple textural stitches for optimum visual interest and easy-intermediate knitting. Patterns are sold individually. Arctic Circle, a textured cowl by Antonia Shankland featuring Tundra in glacier Auckland,…
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…
Featured Find: Smitten Kitchen
Smitten Kitchen is a blog project founded by Deb Perelman, a woman of many trades such as “a record store shift supervisor, a scrawler of ‘happy birthday’ on bakery cakes, an art therapist and a technology reporter”. If you’re looking to create “stepped up comfort foods” that are quick, simple and elegant, she’s the woman…
Twist Collective Fall 2012: altocumulus by Angela Hahn
The new Twist Collective is live and the issue is absolutely gorgeous. Featured in the magazine is altocumulus by Angela Hahn. A beautiful triangular shawl knit from the bottom up to the wide neck edge, altocumulus features regular increases incorporated into the undulating leaf lace. Knit using just five skeins of Acadia, the end result…
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…
Designer Feature: biscotti by Lori Versaci
biscotti by Lori Versaci and featured in the newly published twin rib collection, is an elegant short sleeved pullover featuring Savannah‘s persimmon, a dusty red-orange originally inspired by the delicious fruit. Lori’s inspiration when designing biscotti was very simple, “create a cute, stylish sweater that would flatter any type of body”; and her design is…
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…
Summer Knitting Inspiration: Springtime Bandito
Since the beginning of the year, we have had a fabulous intern working for us at KW headquarters, Leah McGlone. Leah is currently pursuing her B.S. in Textiles with a knitwear focus at Philadelphia University. A little while ago, Leah asked to take a skein of Canopy Fingering in chiclet tree home with her and…
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…
Designer Feature: Oleander Lace Wrap from Loop London
The Oleander Lace Wrap from Loop London is a beautiful rectangular wrap featuring Canopy Fingering in brazil nut. In order to preserve symmetry, the wrap is worked in two panels and grafted at the center. As a bonus for those wary of charts, all of the lace portion is written out in full. Specifications: •…
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…
Free Pattern: Heat Wave Necklaces
We’ve experienced slightly odd weather this spring and early summer – cool days are interrupted by humid heat waves, making us all grateful for the invention of air conditioning and in-ground pools. With the heat, though, our desire to knit and wear our knitting hasn’t abated, so on a particularly warm evening, Kate sat down…
New For Sale Pattern: Gastropod
Designed by Cirilia Rose and knit out of Terra, the Gastropod hat features a textured seed stitch stripe pattern and sea anemone-inspired embroidered flowers out of Canopy Fingering. The perfect combination of organic and geometric design, you’ll love picking colors out for your very own! Specifications: • Yarn: Terra in shale + anemone, 1 skein…
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…
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…
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…
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: 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…
New For Sale Pattern: Amaranth
Designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn, Amaranth features Organik in painted desert, a bright cheery pink. The lace pattern creates and organic motif over the body of the hat and the yarn makes for a warm and soft accessory. The combination of beauty and practicality is a win-win! Specifications: • Yarn: Organik in painted desert, 2…
Knitscene Accessories: Mountain Nettle Shawl by Emma Welford
The special issue of Knitscene Accessories was recently published and it is packed with hats, scarves, cowls, shawls, socks, mittens + handwarmers with a broad range of appeal and style. Many many projects in the issue are winners, guaranteeing the issue will be successful and well loved by knitters for years to come. The Mountain…
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…
New For Sale Pattern: Fiddlehead
We’re delighted to announce the release of the Fiddlehead Pullover, An updated and upsized-to-adult version of the popular Baby Fiddlehead pullover designed by Courtney! The pullover features a body + sleeves knit in the round, a beautiful and simple seed + mock cable pattern, modified drop shoulders and sleeve caps, and a beautiful crocheted detail…
Snapshot:
A glimpse into what the last few weeks of Kate’s life have looked like: sweet sleeping baby, new knitting project, upcoming pattern editing, frequent computer working. Good stuff.
Introducing: TUNDRA!
It is that time of year again – the introduction of a beautiful new yarn to the Fibre Company lineup! This year, we’re happy to announce the release of Tundra, a gorgeous, lofty, 2-ply bulky in a blend of 60% baby alpaca, 30% merino + 10% silk. Named after the beautiful arctic wilderness, Tundra comes…
Coastal Kids by Hannah Fettig + Alana Dakos: Tiny Rocky Coast + Mini Water’s Edge
After the resounding success of Coastal Knits, the beautiful collaboration between Hannah + Alana, being mother’s themselves, the only logical next step was to take four of the patterns from the book and create a mini collection just for kids. Over the last two weeks, they released Coastal Kids, a collection of individual .pdfs of…
New For Sale Pattern: Warbler Hat + Mittens
Another wonderful design using Road to China, the Warbler Hat + Mittens feature a sturdy twisted rib cuff and band and garter stitch body. The hat is designed with just a bit of slouch, and the use of garter stitch creates a warm and soft accessory with a lot of texture. The mittens feature a…
New For Sale Pattern: Tree of Life Cowl
The latest pattern offering for you designed by Courtney, the Tree of Life Cowl is a beautiful quick to knit accessory featuring a simple cable pattern using Road to China. An ideal accompaniment to the popular Tree of Life Wristlets and knit using just two skeins, it is the perfect quick knit to give as…
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…
New For Sale Pattern: Flying Geese Mittens
A new pattern for your knitting enjoyment: the Flying Geese Mittens. Inspired by quilting patterns, these colorwork mittens feature a folded picot cuff, single color Vikkel braid, and geometric stranded patterning. Designed using two colors of Acadia, granite and kelp, the Flying Geese mittens are the perfect project to knit during the warmer spring and…
NENA
NENA is the New England Needlework Association’s annual trade show in Sturbridge, Mass. A regional trade show, NENA gives us the opportunity to connect more personally with the shop owners and employees in the New England region. It is also special because it is a cash-and-carry show, meaning we can create specialty products and kits…
Sneak Peek: Photoshoot
We had an all day photoshoot of the next installment of Kelbourne Woolens patterns on Wednesday and had an amazing time. Here is a little sneak peek of some of the new designs we’ll be publishing over the next several months. We can’t wait to share the patterns with you!
New Colors of Road to China!
Our final batch of new colors for this season – three amazing additions to the Road to China line. You may recognize these three colors from Road to China Light, as added them to that line this fall. Due to their popularity, we thought they deserved to be featured in Road to China as well….
New Colors of Savannah!
This season, we’re introducing three deep, saturated tones to Savannah. Savannah is probably the most unique yarn in the Fibre Co. line, as it is spun and dyed in the United States (less than 75 miles from us!) and is currently the only yarn we offer that does not have alpaca in it. Due to its…
New Colors of Canopy Fingering!
We’re happy to announce six new colors we’re adding to the Canopy Fingering lineup this season, conifer, manatee, camu camu, sumac, red ginger + mango! You may recognize conifer + sumac from the Canopy Worsted line, and the other four are new colors exclusive to Canopy Fingering. ConiferConifer is a saturated forest green with chartreuse…
New Colors of Organik!
It’s that time of year again – the release of new colors! We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be releasing new colors in four of our lines, the first being Organik. This season, we’re introducing two warm brights and two really beautiful neutrals to help round out the once predominantly cool palette. Painted DesertPainted Desert…
Twist Collective Spring 2012: Brookline by Elizabeth McCarten
Spring and summer knit and crochet patterns can sometimes cause problems for magazine editors – regardless of the construction method or item created, the majority of what we do as knitters and crocheters ultimately serves a singular purpose: to keep the recipient warm – leaving designers and publishers grasping a bit when putting out designs…
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,…
Knitscene Summer 2012: Breezeway Cardigan
The Summer issue of Knitscene hits newsstands next week, and this issue features a wide selection of lovely summery projects featuring lace, drape and interesting texture. The Breezeway Cardigan, designed by Amy Gunderson, is a unique and beautiful short sleeved cardigan knit out of Savannah in bluegrass that features ruched sleeves and patch pockets, stockinette…
Sneak Peek:
A little snippet of a soon-to-be released design, knit by Courtney out of Road to China Worsted in Citrine.
Interweave Knitting Lab: New England
Teaching at Knitting Lab in California last year was a really wonderful experience, so we are delighted to announce that we will be attending Knitting Lab again in 2012 as instructors! What’s more, we’ll be a little closer to home at the New England event from October 4th-7th, and are slated to teach through the…
Featured Find: Clothbound Classics
Although they’ve been out for a little while, we just recently discovered The Penguin Classic Series “Clothbound Classics” when browsing the internet (searching for something entirely different, as these things tend to go) and happened upon this gorgeous cover of A Tale of Two Cities. The series is a collection of book covers designed by…
New For Sale Pattern: Carina
Carina is a lovely lace and cable beret knit out of Road to China Light in the gorgeous colorway with saturated duotone, carnelian. The graphic lace panels are set off by delicate small cables, and the decreases at the top form a star motif. The beret is written for two sizes, a shorter length {shown}…
Sneak Peek:
A little snippet of a soon-to-be released design, knit by Courtney out of The Fibre Co. Road to China Light in carnelian.