If you are not already an avid reader of Amanda Soule’s blog, SouleMama, you should be! If (oddly), the lovely posts about knitting don’t do it for you, then surely her posts and photographs of delicious food, garden harvests or amazing farm animals will. Over the years, Amanda has knit a bunch of really beautiful…
Work in Progress Wednesday
Kate took a trip to Vermont this weekend for a mini-vacation away from the home renovations that have rendered her kitchenless for the last month. {Really. No kitchen to speak of. Even for someone who isn’t really into cooking, the whole thing is getting a bit tiresome}. Somewhere along the NY/NJ border she started crocheting…
Independent Designer Feature: The Downtown Bonnet
The Downtown Bonnet {rav link} by Wendy Bernard of Knit and Tonic {blog link} is the perfect fall accessory knit out of Road to China Light. Both slightly cheeky + sophisticated, this bonnet is a great way to combine slightly funky color combinations to create a unique and cute accessory. Specs: • Finished Measurement: One…
Knitter Projects: Skinner Hat
Kate was thrilled to find this beautiful version of the Skinner Hat {rav link} by Melissa LaBarre {blog link} knit by Katie {rav link} out of Canopy Fingering in Blue Crown. The yarn really shows of the detailed lace pattern used on the body of the hat. This pattern has been in our queue for a…
Work in Progress Wednesday
The wildly popular Rocky Coast Cardigan {rav link}, by Hannah Fettig from the book Coastal Knits {web link} by Hannah and Alana Dakos, knit by Kate out of Organik in Crater Lake.
Independent Designer Feature: Buttonwillow Wrap
We had the pleasure of meeting Rosemary Hill {web link} {blog link} a few TNNA’s ago, and she is as lovely in person as her beautiful designs would lead you to believe. In conjunction with Knit Culture Studio and the VKLive show a few weeks ago, Romi designed a shawl, the Buttonwillow Wrap, out of…
Work in Progress Wednesday
10.5 A new design knit by Courtney using Organik in Aquatic Forest, Crater Lake and Fjord.
Independent Designer Feature: Cuppa Tea Cowl
Laura Chau, the designer behind the beautiful Darrin Cardigan {rav link}, {knitty link}, among many others – check out her website here! – just published a perfect fall accessory knit out of Road to China Light, the Cuppa Tea Cowl. Four beautifully textured stitch patterns are worked in stripes of Smoky Quartz, Riverstone, Hematite +…
Weekend Hats: Glashütte + Trellis
We’re delighted that Melissa + Cecily‘s new book, Weekend Hats {rav link} {web link} has been released and is swiftly making its way to a LYS near you. We’re doubly delighted that we have two designs featured in the book, the Glashütte Hat {rav link} by Kate and the Trellis Hat {rav link} by Courtney….
Work in Progress Wednesday
9.28 A new design by Courtney knit out of Acadia in Driftwood + Kelp.
Knitty Deep Fall 2011: The Candles by Ann Weaver
Did you see? The new Knitty is up! And we’re delighted that our yarn, Canopy Worsted, is featured in a really stunning steeked jacket, The Candles, by Ann Weaver {rav link} {web link}. A prequel to her next collection of patterns, White Whale Vol. 1 {you can read more about it here}, The Candles features…
Kelbourne Woolens + Vogue Knitting Live!
We’re gearing up (or, in other words “running around frantically tying up all loose ends and making a million lists”) in preparation for our trip to Los Angeles for Vogue Knitting Live LA! We had a wonderful time at the NY event this past January, and are really excited to be headed to the west…
Knitter Project: Emma Tunic
We couldn’t get over the cuteness when we saw this Emma Tunic knit by Alex. The pattern, the Emma Tunic by Jennifer Alexander, is an adorable baby dress designed for newborns up to 6 months. We absolutely love the bright + modern color combination that Alex used for this baby dress and it is taking…
Kelbourne Woolens + Knitting Daily TV!
We had the pleasure of taking a quick trip at the beginning of the week to do some taping for both Knitting Daily TV and a special DVD, both to be released in the beginning of 2012. After we got over our crazy nerves, we had a great time filming, hanging out with Eunny, Marilyn,…
Vogue Knitting Fall 2011: #33 Leaf Mittens by Pat Olski
The Fall issue of Vogue Knitting is packed with tons of really great sweaters and accessories for fall and winter knitting. {including – be still our beating hearts – an entire story of Fair Isle in greytones, including a much loved reworked version of a “Squirrel Sweater” from the Japanese pattern book “Hand Knit Story”…
Work in Progress Wednesday
Knitting samples on the train as we run errands….Courtney is working on a new (secret) design in Canopy Fingering in Aloe, Kate is knitting a “step-out” in Canopy Worsted for a very exciting soon-to-be released project!
Knitbot Snack Size Pattern Series: Day Beret + Tricolor Cowl
Have you had a chance to check out Hannah Fettig’s new “Snack Size Pattern Series”? {rav link} In her words, the series of patterns are a collection of “classic accessories you can work up for the cooler weather ahead.” Intended to be easy, fun, well designed, modern and classic – great go-to patterns to feature…
Work in Progress Wednesday
Something….striped!…knit by Courtney out of Canopy Fingering in Palm Bud + River Dolphin.
Knitter Projects: Conifer Shawl
Our featured knitter project this week is the Conifer Shawl {rav link} {Interweave pattern link} by Kate, knit by Rachel {rav link}, out of Road to China Light in Peridot. In order to account for the slightly smaller yarn used (the original design calls for Canopy Worsted), Rachel added an additional repeat to the body….
New Free Pattern: Katahdin Hat
Mount Katahdin is the highest mountain in Maine, and the end (or beginning, depending on your point of view) of the Appalachian Trail. It is now also the name of our new free pattern featuring our new yarn, Acadia! The design, development, production and release of Acadia felt a little bit like climbing a mountain…
Work in Progress Wednesday
8.17 A striped swatch by Kate in Acadia, colors Granite and Summersweet. What will it become?
And the winner is……
….drumroll please….. ….Number 20! Congrats, Barb T! Be sure to check your email so we can get your info and send you your prize!
Still moving in, still loving every minute!
As we mentioned, Kelbourne Woolens has new digs! We are now the proud occupants of an 18th century stone manor house, once part of a grouping of structures and buildings that were part of a paper mill complex best known for producing paper for Benjamin Franklin that the first “continental notes” (money!) was printed on:…
An Interview with: Miriam Felton
Miriam Felton is a designer who has been working independently and publishing in magazines both in print and online since 2006. Her most recent design collection, the Chevron Collection, features a gorgeous sweater designed using Savannah DK in a new color, Denim. In honor of the release of the collection, we thought we would take…
Knitter Projects: Autumn in Garrison
This week’s beautiful project is a Kelbourne Woolens/Fibre Company yarn and pattern combination – the Autumn in Garrison beret designed by Kate and knit by Aimee {rav link} {blog link} out of Canopy Worsted in Orchid. Part of her “52 Weeks, 52 Hats” project, Aimee’s beautiful wintery version of the beret was #9 in the…
Twist Collective Fall 2011: Evendim Pullover by Julia Trice
The much anticipated Fall issue of Twist Collective went live today and it is chock full of really really beautiful designs. (39 to be exact). We always love it when we receive a call or email from the talented and lovely women of Twist requesting yarn support, because we know the end result will be…
Interweave Knits Fall 2011: Interview + Flanders Bay Pullover
We have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Fall issue of Interweave Knits, and are delighted to say that it is finally here! Kelbourne Woolens + The Fibre Company are featured in two different {but equally exciting!} ways. First, we were lucky enough to be asked to contribute an interview to the magazine. Turning…
Knitter Projects: Atelier
One of the most exciting things about distributing the Fibre Company is seeing all of the gorgeous projects that people have created with our yarns. Since we are so inspired by them, we thought we would share some of them with you! Our series begins with an amazing version of Atelier {rav link} designed by…
Work in Progress Wednesday
This is a big one, folks!…….We’re MOVING!!! The first box down the ramp on it’s way out Our new space is a gorgeous 18th Century stone manor house just outside the city limits with a ton of amazing history, character and beauty. We’re so excited to have found this space for Kelbourne Woolens headquarters and…
Knitscene Fall 2011: Cooke Cardigan by Amy Herzog
The Fall issue of Knitscene recently hit the newsstands and this issue is absolutely packed with a wide variety of really beautiful sweaters and accessories. Amy Herzog, well known for her wonderfully successful “Fit to Flatter” series of Workshops and Online Tutorials, is featured in the issue’s Designer Profile. If you ever have an opportunity…
Work in Progress Wednesday
7.20 Another sample of the Baltic Beret from Vintage Modern Knits, knit by Kate out of Canopy Fingering in Quetzal, Chiclet Tree, Orchid and Sarsparilla.
Work in Progress Wednesday
7.13 A new design, by Kate, knit out of Organik in Seawater, Oahu, Arctic Tundra, Lichen + Atoll.
Work in Progress Wednesday
7.6 A study in color and texture. Road to China Light in (from the top) Riverstone, Autumn Japser, Ruby and Garnet.
Independent Designer Feature: Darrin Cardigan
When Laura Chau contacted us last year to order yarn for one of her new designs we couldn’t wait to see what she was going to come up with. We were not disappointed when we saw the new Knitty this week. Laura’s Darrin Cardigan is a great project to knit in the summer months, sure…
Work in Progress Wednesday
6.29 You know we’re busy at the warehouse when you get two Work in Progress Wednesday’s in a row! We’ve been so busy with post-TNNA shipping that I think this is the most knitting Courtney’s done since our return. Luckily, it’s lovely and meditative to help take the edge off at the end of a…
Work in Progress Wednesday
6.22 A sweater, knit by Kate out of Acadia in Wild Onion. The garter rib is addicting. And the resultant fabric is beautifully soft and squishy.
Interweave Knits Weekend Preview!
We are delighted to be included in this year’s special issue of Interweave Knits, Knits Weekend! Filled with over 30 projets – from sweaters to accessories and projects for the home, you are bound to find something you absolutely love. Our contributions to the magazine cover all of your accessory needs – legs, hands, head…
New Free Pattern: Avery Cowl
In celebration of the official release of Acadia this past weekend at TNNA, {it was so wonderful to see everyone who stopped by! Thanks so much for visiting our booth!}, we are happy to announce a new free pattern designed by Kate, the Avery Cowl. Knit using just two skeins of Acadia in Summersweet, a…
The Fibre Company, Vintage Modern Knits + Knit/Purl!
We are getting super excited for our trip to Portland, Oregon next week to teach a weekend of classes at Knit/Purl! On Friday, June 24th, we will be at the shop from 5-7 for a book signing, trunk show, and to answer any questions you may have. Then, Saturday and Sunday are filled with 4…
Work in Progress Wednesday
6.15 Swatching, swatching, swatching….what will it be? You’ll just have to wait to find out!
Work in Progress Wednesday
06.01 A new free pattern designed and knit by Courtney out of Road to China Light in Blue Tourmaline.
Work in Progress Wednesday
5.25 A new free pattern designed by Kate out of Acadia {did you hear? Its our brand-spankin’-new yarn for fall!} in Summersweet.
New Colors of Canopy Fingering + Contest Winners!
So….a while back we held a little contest. And then we picked colors, and names, and waited. And then waited a little more. And finally we are delighted to announce the FIVE new colors of Canopy Fingering {available NOW!} and the winners of the Name our Colors contest! ……..drumroll please….. GUAVA, a bright and cheery…
Independent Designer Feature: Felicity Cowl
We have always been a fan of Margaux of TenTenKnits since we first met her at TNNA a few years ago, and have loved maintaining a friendship with her through her blog and in person. Once an employee/general supporter and friend of Patricia’s Yarns, Margaux recently took a pretty big leap and moved across the…
Introducing…..ACADIA!
We are absolutely delighted to announce a brand new yarn in the Fibre Company lineup, Acadia! The view from Schieffelin Point, Gouldsboro, Maine Named after the gorgeous Acadia National Park in Maine, Acadia is an absolutely beautiful, completely original and custom designed 2-ply blend of 60% merino, 20% baby alpaca + 20% silk, with a…
Work in Progress Wednesday
5.18 A new sweater design, knit by Kate out of Savannah in Sycamore.
Finished Project: Brigid Cardigan!
Courtney’s “most hearted” pattern from Vintage Modern Knits is the Brigid Jacket {pattern link} {project page link}, a sweater that has proven to be quite popular! Knit out of Terra, Courtney also opted to use the very popular Black Walnut color. Its duo-tone brown and green-blue goes with all of the earthy off-tones in Courtney’s…
Finished Project: Adelaide Cardiganized!
As a part of the Vintage Modern Knits KAL, both Kate and Courtney took on the challenge to knit themselves their KAL sweater from Vintage Modern Knits. Kate’s “most hearted” design was the cover sweater, Adelaide, {pattern rav link} {project rav link} a Fair Isle yoke pullover knit out of Terra. Kate’s wardrobe mostly consists…
Sneek Peek!
Well, the VMK-KAL is over and woah boy did it feel like knitting for the book all over again – it was pretty tight there at the end and we would be lying if we said our hands weren’t cramping up like mad! Here is a little sneak peek to whet your whistles of our…