The Jasper Diamond Hoodie designed by Kristen Rengren and published in her book Vintage Baby Knits is a classic baby sweater with perfect details – a subtle knit/purl stitch pattern, an adorable hood, seed stitch details + unisex versatility that looks great in any color. Megan {ravelry page} {web page} knit a beautiful version of…
Featured Find: Color Collective
Color Collective is a blog dedicated to {beautiful beautiful} color. Every day, a photograph is posted, along with a “color story” pulled from the photograph. {Color Collective: 2.28, original image via J.Crew} We could spend hours + hours looking at each image, pulling inspiration for future collections and new and exciting Fair Isle projects… {Color…
Knitter Projects: Rocky Coast Cardigan
Hannah recently posed images of a stunning version of her design, the Rocky Coast Cardigan, knit out of Organik in Lichen. We absolutely love the combination of color and style in her version. And what better way to illustrate the versatility of this gorgeous cardigan than to show it with Hannah’s beautiful baby bump? For…
Independent Designer Feature: Angler’s Loop Socks
We’ve known about and admired the Angler’s Loop Socks {web link} {ravelry link}, knit by Andrea Mules, of Knitting by Bicycle, out of Canopy Fingering in Laguna for a while now, but can’t seem to figure out why it took us so long to feature them! Named after the sailor’s knot that forms a fixed…
Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2012: Lace Back Hoodie by Mari Tobita
The newest issue of Vogue Knitting recently hit the newsstands and the “Back Story” section features a beautiful hoodie designed by Mari Tobita out of The Fibre Co. Savannah in Pink Grapefruit. Not your typical hooded sweatshirt, the Lace Back Hoodie features three different lace patterns – an all over arrow lace on the back, graphic…
New For Sale Pattern: Basalt
Basalt is a gorgeous and timeless scarf or wrap designed by Antonia Shankland and knit out of three colors of Road to China Light. Designed to appeal to both new and experienced knitters, the texture of the garter stitch, finished edge of the attached i-cord, and lovely hand from the Road to China Light create…
Featured Find: Craftsy
A website devoted to…well…all things crafty, Craftsy is a wonderful resource for projects, patterns + inspiration in pretty much every category of craft – knitting, sewing, home dec, crocheting, quilting, jewelry, cake decorating (yep!), spinning, weaving…the list goes on. One of the best features of the website is the Online Classes section, where students can…
Knitter Project: Gable Mitts
This pair of Gable Mitts, designed by Miriam Felton and published in first book, Twist & Knit, knit by Deirdre out of the recommended Canopy Fingering in Yerba Mate, immediately caught our eye last week. The yarn beautifully shows off the intricate texture of the design, and we love the unique details on the thumb…
Interweave Knits Spring 2012: Seashell Skirt by Kristen Omdahl
The Spring 2012 issue of Interweave Knits recently hit the newsstands, and the magazine is filled with 18 season-spanning patterns that cover a wide variety of techniques and styles. Featured in the issue is the Seashell Skirt, a beautiful graphic knee length skirt designed by Kristen Omdahl out of Organik in highlands. The fluted hem…
Independent Designer Feature: Zelkova
Kristen Kapur of Through the Loops is at it again, this time with a beautiful sweater, the Zelkova cardigan {web link} {ravelry link}, knit out of Road to China in Malachite. The body of the sweater is knit in one piece, and the 3/4 length sleeves are knit separately and joined at the armholes. The…
Knitter Projects: Selbu Modern
Selbu Modern, a design first published back in 2008, continues to be one of our most popular patterns. We love that many people have used it as a project to introduce them into the amazing world that is stranded color work knitting – one of our most favorite techniques! Over the years, we have loved…
New For Sale Pattern: Schoodic
We’ve {enthusiastically!} partnered with Hannah Fettig for this new Kelbourne Woolens/Knitbot release, the Schoodic Cardigan, named after the beautiful peninsula that comprises the mainland portion of Acadia National Park. Knit out of Acadia in Amber, Schoodic is a long open front cardigan knit in one piece with a single seam at the back neck. The…
Independent Designer Feature: Lispenard Cowl
Kristen Kapur of Through the Loops published a gorgeous new design on Valentine’s Day, the Lispenard Cowl {ravelry link} + {blog link}, knit out of Acadia in Maple. Named after a street in her New York City neighborhood, the Lispenard Cowl features cables, lace, a garter edge for stability, and a multitude of options for…
Handmade Love: Mason Jar Cosies
We hope you enjoy this premiere guest post from friend of the Fibre Company + Kelbourne Woolens, Maura Kirk. Maura blogs about her many interests at The Projectory Handcrafts. You may also remember Maura from her contribution to our guest post on the Martha Stewart blog, and the accompanying cowl she designed out of Road…
Featured Find: Advice to Sink In Slowly
Advice to Sink In Slowly is a project devoted to inspiring and assisting first year design students. Started in 2006, the goal is not only to inspire, but to impart knowledge based on the experience of a recent graduate onto those just beginning their education. Write Down Everything by Thomas Austin Although quite a few…
Knitter Projects: cinder{ella} shawl
With Valentine’s day just around the corner, what could be sweeter than knitting a beautiful shawl out of the soft and drapey Canopy Fingering? Nadia‘s cinder{ella} shawl, her gorgeous version of the Sugared Violets pattern by Rose Beck from her “Be Mine” collection, is the perfect project to knit for someone you love – or…
Vogue Knitting Winter 2011/12: Cable Brim Cap by Erica Schlueter
The newest issue of Vogue Knitting was recently published, and the issue is packed with effortless sweaters, accessories and items for the home designed to be lived in. In the “Soft Sculpture” story, the pages are filled with accessories in shades of purple, each designed with beautiful textural and design elements. The Cable Brim Cap,…
Independent Designer Feature: Winter Trails Hat
Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting and Coastal Knits {for more info on Alana’s design process, you can check out our interview with her and Hannah Fettig here} recently published a gorgeous design, the Winter Trails Hat, knit out of Organik in Arctic Tundra. The hat begins with a2 x 2 rib and then flows…
Knitter Projects: Juneberry Triangle
Every knitter searches for the perfect combination of yarn and pattern. It is pretty safe to say that this project, the Juneberry Triangle by Jared Flood, knit by Nathan out of Road to China Light in Carnelian, is a clear winner. {all photographs © 2011 Nathan Grisham and used with permission}
Textured Stitches: Starflower Hat + Miele Hat and Mittens
Connie Chang Chinchio’s much anticipated book, Textured Stitches, was recently published by Interweave Press, and the plethora of gorgeous sweaters and accessories that fill the pages did not disappoint. We are pleased that Connie choose to use our yarns for two projects in the book, the Starflower Hat {rav link} knit out of Road to…
Featured Find: The Cosby Sweater Project
We could spend hours – hours! – looking through the amazing-ness that is the Cosby Sweater Project, a website devoted to the iconic “Cosby Sweaters” from the mid-80’s – early 90’s television show. The author of the blog takes stills from episodes, draws print designs based off of the sweaters, and even adds an (often…
Knitter Projects: Utopia Cabled Hat
This installment of “Knitter Projects” is a classic cabled hat, knit by Jackie out of Organik in Crater Lake from the pattern of the same name, the Utopia Cabled Hat by Smariek. We think the combination of design and color choice shows off the yarn beautifully, and are total suckers for anything cabled in Organik…
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An Interview with: Thea Colman of BabyCocktails {+ a Contest!}
Thea Colman of BabyCocktails, recently published a beautiful sweater, Drambuie, out of Canopy Worsted in Yerba Mate. If you don’t know Thea’s blog or designs already, they are most definitely worth a look! In honor of the release of the pattern, we asked her to participate in a little interview. Enjoy! Kelbourne Woolens: Your blog…
Knitscene, Spring 2012: stripes!
The new Knitscene is out and we’re pleased to share this mini-collection of four designs featuring stripes with you! Born from the question “if you could knit your most perfect garment and accessory for a day out in Philadelphia, what would they be?” the designs are meant to be classic pieces that you turn to…
Featured Find: Meadowsweet Vintage
Friend (and part–time model) of Kelbourne Woolens, Stacy Bazis, just recently opened up an amazing shop in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, Meadowsweet Vintage. A wide assortment of haberdashery, the store features a rotating selection of quirky and amazing vintage goods and handmade products from local artists. Stacy brings her unique and talented eye for…
Knitter Projects: Driftwood Lace Hat
Since introducing Acadia in May, we have been really excited to see all of the beautiful projects pop up on Ravelry and hear from our LYSOs about all the wonderful things people are knitting with the yarn. One project that recently caught our eye was the Lace Hat by Irina Dmitrieva knit by Adrienne {shade-knits…
Work in Progress Wednesday
12.28 Kate is spending a relaxing week in Vermont. A predicted snowfall of 1-3″ turned into a full foot and a whiteout for most of the day – perfect for relaxing and knitting! One of the many projects currently on her needles is an Oscilloscope Shawl {rav link}, now available in the newly published Best…
The Fibre Company + Martha Stewart Living!
The January 2012 issue of Martha Stewart Living just arrived on Kate’s doorstep {you can read a little bit more about Kate’s obsession with Martha Stewart here + here} and we’re delighted to share two projects with you that feature Organik, The Purse Stitch Scarf and Adult Handwarmers. The Purse Stitch Scarf is a long…
Work in Progress Wednesday
An incredibly adorable pair of baby booties, the December Booties by Carrie Bostick Hoge, knit by Kate out of Acadia in Driftwood.
New Free Pattern: Quaking Aspen Shawl
A new {free!} pattern for you, the Quaking Aspen Shawl {web link} {rav link}, named after the beautiful aspen tree that bears its name. The shawl features Acadia in Driftwood + Kelp and begins with a garter stitch triangle, stripes and then a knit on lace border. End result is a easy to execute shawl…
Knitty Winter {bis} 2011: Groove Scarf by Stephen West
The new winter knitty is up – this time split into two issues! – and this first issue features the Groove Scarf by Stephen West {web link} {rav link} featuring two colors of Acadia, Driftwood and Kelp, is a total winner! Groove is a garter and cable scarf, shaped using yarnovers paired next to the…
New For Sale Pattern: Fargo!
We’re thrilled to {finally} announce the release of Fargo, a cable and shawl collar pullover knit out of Organik. The sweater features moss stitch sleeves knit in the round up to the armholes and then worked back and forth for the set in sleeve cap. The body is knit in the round from the bottom…
Interweave Knits Accessories 2011: Coppice Mitts by Courtney!
As we mentioned, we’re especially excited about the cover of Interweave Knits Accessories, because Courtney’s design, the Coppice Mitts, are on the cover! Designed using Canopy Worsted in Sumac, a rich red with maroon tones, the hand warmers feature a Channel Island Cast on and a diagonal rib welt at the cuff, a decorative seed…
Work in Progress Wednesday
12.7 Courtney is knitting what will soon become a pair of charming baby leggings, complete with attached booties, using Savannah in the color Natural.
Interweave Knits Accessories 2011: Linocut Beret by Quenna Lee
The preview of Interweave Knits Accessories went up last week and not only are we absolutely delighted buy the design on the cover (more on that later!), but are also excited about this beautiful beret featuring Canopy Fingering by Quenna Lee {rav link} {web link}. The Linocut Beret {rav link} features a twisted rib, worked…
Work in Progress….Thursday…*
A pair of mittens, knit by Kate out of Road to China Light in Ruby. There is something super fun on the other side, too, we promise! *{We’ve been pretty busy around here. On the plus side, the weeks go by fast….on the minus side….well, the weeks go by fast!}
New For Sale Pattern: Grey Skies Handwarmers
We’re delighted to announce the release of a new for sale pattern by Courtney called the Grey Skies Handwarmers knit out of Canopy Worsted in River Dolphin. We have had a beautifully warm fall (except for that fluke snowstorm there a few weeks back), but the early (dark!) mornings and late (and even darker!) evenings…
Knitter Projects: Gray Vine Yoke
Every once and a while a knitter blows us away with their creative use of yarn and design. The Gray Vine Yoke, a fingering weight version of the Vine Yoke Cardigan by Ysolda Teague knit by Rebecca out of Canopy Fingering in River Dolphin, is one of those projects! Since Rebecca lives in south Florida,…
Twist Collective Winter 2011: Theano by Marnie MacLean
The winter issue of Twist Collective went live last week and, again, it is full of a wide variety of beautiful designs. We are honored to have our yarns featured in a design by Marnie MacLean*, Theano. {web link} {rav link}. Theano is a gorgeous oversized lace cowl knit out of Road to China Light…
New Colors for Spring 2012!
We’re delighted to announce our new colors in for Spring 2012! First up, a perennial Fibre Company favorite, Road to China Light! The three new colors we’re introducing are not only beautiful on their own, they were designed to fill in some gaps we were bothered by in the line as a whole. Moonstone A…
Work in Progress Wednesday
11.16 The unbearably adorable Pikku-Pete {rav link} {web link} by Lene Alve knit by Kate out of Canopy Fingering in Aloe. A tiny hat, perfect for for the impending wee little sporeling.
Knit Local: Scandinavian Hat (ooh! + Kate’s first cover!)
Knit Local, by Tanis Gray, is a wonderful new book celebrating the United States yarn industry. As many of you may know, the Fibre Company started as an alpaca processing and spinning mill and the original yarn lines were all spun and dyed in the United States. For a bunch of various reasons, much of…
Work in Progress Wednesday
11.9 Kate is on a bit of a garter stitch kick lately. This week’s project? A hat, knit out of Terra in a brand new color, Belladonna.
Vogue Knitting Holiday 2011: #7 Fair Isle Hat by Yoko Hatta
#1 Martha is on the cover.#2 There is an amazing Fair Isle hat knit out of Road to China Light by the designer of Kate’s long-time sweater obsession, the Squirrel Cardigan. Need we say more? This gorgeous hat, by Yoko Hatta for the “F is for Fair Isle” section of the Holiday issue of Vogue…
Finished Project: Rocky Coast Cardigan
The Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig from her wildly popular self-published book with Alana Dakos, Coastal Knits, has taken the knitting world by storm. For more info on their design process and experience writing the book, be sure to check out the little interview we published with Hannah + Alana as part of their…
Work in Progress Wednesday
Swatching, swatching….. We’re in San Francisco for the day before we teach at Interweave Knitting Lab visiting Margaux. So far, the day has entailed delicious Indian food, corgis, a trip to the Painted Ladies (more on that later!), and now we’re happily knitting and eating pie (and having a few libations). Not too shabby, eh?
Independent Designer Feature: Perlé (+ a contest!)
Our relationship with Laura Nelkin goes waaaaay back – she and Courtney met years ago when Courtney was first working at a LYS here in Philly and Laura was working at and designing full time for Schaefer Yarns. One of Laura’s first published patterns when she went “solo” with Nelkin Designs {web link} {blog link}…
Coastal Knits blog tour + Interview!
When Hannah Fettig and Alana Dakos, the authors of the wildly popular new book, Coastal Knits {web link} {rav link}, approached us to be a part of their blog tour commemorating the release of the book, we jumped at the chance! Hannah used one of our yarns, Organik, for the Rocky Coast Cardigan, and Kate…
Knitscene Winter 2011: Ileana Pullover by Romi Hill
The new Winter 2011 issue of Knitscene is out, and, yet again, it is a winner! (Is it us, or does each issue just get better than the last?) The cover sweater is the beautiful Ileana Pullover {web link} {rav link} by Romi Hill {web link}. Knit out of Road to China Worsted in a…