Let’s face it, it’s 2020. It’s cold outside. The wolves are after you. All you need to do is cozy up with a hot water bottle, some knitting, and a cup of tea and wait for 2021 to come! But, in all seriousness, hot water bottles are guaranteed to bring the cozy times, and nothing…
Tag: accessories
Year of Gifts: Goldenrod Boot Socks
The September Year of Gifts is here! For September, we enlisted our friend, Grace Anna Farrow, to design us a pair of cosy boot socks. The Goldenrod Boot Socks use Germantown, and the end result is a perfect hard wearing wool layer for crisp autumn and winter days. In conjunction with the release…
Year of Gifts: Sweet Pea Socks
April’s Year of Gifts pattern is here, and its a great one! Designed by friend and fellow Philadelphian, Jennifer Burke, these socks are a twisty cabled delight worked in cherry, springy, neon coral Perennial. The Sweet Pea socks look complicated, but simple two stitch cables are all you need to work the design. As with…
Pattern Suggestions for Beginner Knitters
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – even in the midst of homeschooling, working from home, or picking up toys/clothes/shoes/ for the thousandth millionth time – knitting is a really great way to relax, use your brain, and feel accomplished! (I also have it on good authority that it pairs very well…
Year of Gifts: Shamrock Cowl
I’m not sure if its the stress that is getting to me, but I’m hoping there is some sort of omen that we’re releasing a cowl in Lucky Tweed called Shamrock on St. Patrick’s day. (We try to steer clear of cliches around here, but I’m full on embracing any luck I can get these…
Knitting Along and Giving Together
Our next installment in our Year of Gifts knit along was released on Tuesday, and we’re so thrilled by the response we’ve received so far. Kate and I loved doing the Year of Hats last year, and when thinking about 2020 we really wanted to come up with a promotion that felt meaningful. We love…
December Andorra Love: Your Projects!
For our third installment in my mini Andorra love series, I wanted to share some projects by knitters shared on Ravelry over the last two years. First, for the wee babes, Kristy knit the cutest little top down hat with earflaps for Floyd, and Dana worked up an Animal Bonnet by Jenny Gordy for Nora….
December Andorra Love: Published Designs
Time for some more Andorra love! Today I wanted to showcase some lovely designs published over the last two years. Paule Lemieux from Canadian yarn shop La vie laine de Rimouski designed Shawl Moira, an homage to Moira from Schitts Creek, and we love the stripes in ink black and snow white paired with the…
December Andorra Love!
December marks the two year anniversary of the release of Andorra, so we wanted to take some time out this month to share a little love for our first Kelbourne Woolens yarn! First up, some highlights from Instagram. Showing off Andorra’s gorgeous stitch definition when worked in knit purl patterning, Kristi knit her Fragment Scarf…
The Knit Vibe: Chaleur by Kate Gagnon Osborn
Vickie Howell’s new book, The Knit Vibe, was released today and I’m delighted to share my contribution, Chaleur! Chaleur is a quintessentially “Kate” hat: deep ribbing, intricate cables, integrated increases and decreases, and a slouchy fit are all incorporated into the design. Knit in Scout in orchid heather, Chaleur is a wooly, modern, and functional…
Andorra Collection: Delia
When we received the samples for Andorra (at that time only referred to as “Courtney’s Yarn”), I knew I wanted to make a hat. Partially because I love knitting hats, but also because I knew the wool and mohair blend would make for an excellent warm, durable, practical accessory. When swatching, I went a…
Andorra Collection: Patsy Bohus Hat
If you know me at all, you know that I have a deep love for the Bohus Stickning Cooperative. What is Bohus Stickning? Well, I’m glad you asked. You can read all about it on a previous blog post, or listen to this interview I did with Very Pink Knits, or go buy this fabulous…
Designer Feature: The Fell Garth Collection
As mentioned yesterday, The Fibre Co. released a new yarn, Arranmore Light. The Fibre Co. also put together a collection of designs for fall, Fell Garth II. There are seven designs in the collection that feature Arranmore Light: TOP: L/ Beckside by Linda Marveng R/ St. Bega Cowl and Mitts by Emma Welford MIDDLE: L/…
Introducing The Pop Collection!
We’re delighted to announce the release of The Pop Collection in conjunction with the release of The Fibre Co.’s new yarn, Arranmore Light! Six designs by the Kelbourne Woolens team with a retro pop vibe, The Pop Collection proves that it’s all in how you style it. Arranmore Light’s classic tweed texture truly can travel through time,…
Embroidering on Knitting
Embroidery is a really simple and quick way to add additional embellishment to your finished knitting. The July Mittens feature a riot of embroidery on the top of the hand, including chain stitched stems and “spider web” flowers. Below are two separate photo tutorials for working each technique! BEFORE YOU BEGIN: 1 / Embroidering on knit fabric…
Year of Mittens: July Mittens
It’s here! The final mitten in the Year of Mittens. We can hardly believe a year has gone by! So much has changed here at Kelbourne Woolens over the last year and it has been both amazing and wonderful – and if we’re being honest, a little stressful! – to mark the beginning of each…
Finished Project: Crocheted Drop Earrings
I was wearing my crocheted earrings the other day and despite the pair seeing heavy rotation in my wardrobe, I realized I never “officially” shared my finished project here on the blog. The start of Crochet Summer seemed like the perfect time to do so, so I asked Linette to take some quick shots of…
Crochet Summer 2017: Plans and Projects
Truth be told, I still have a few languishing crochet projects I really want to wrap up, including this stegosaurus I started for Charlie over a year ago from the Puff the Magic Stegosaurus pattern. (Thankfully, it is much further along than that sad little hexagon would lead you to believe..but still. No where near…
Year of Mittens: June Mittens
The June Mittens are here, and this design is definitely my favorite pair thus far! The June Mittens feature stranded colorwork and showcase a nice variety of banded and all-over patterns. The mittens begin with a provisional cast on, followed by a folded cuff, then the body of is worked in a series of geometric…
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…
Designer Feature: Calliopsis by Bonnie Sennott
Designer Bonnie Sennott of Blue Peninsula recently published this lovely cowl in The Fibre Co. Meadow, Calliopsis. From the pattern listing: “Calliopsis, named after the flower Coreopsis (also known as Calliopsis or Tickseed), is a light, feminine lace cowl knit in two colors of laceweight or light fingering weight yarn. You can easily customize the design…
New Free Pattern: Le Corbusier Scarf
It is no secret I love weaving. I try to have something going on the warp at all times, usually for my own personal enjoyment, and typically a scarf as I wear them almost daily. As I mentioned in the blog post announcing the article, after completing the Handwoven Yarn Lab I began working on a…
Year of Mittens: January Mittens
Happy New Year! We are ringing in 2017 with a new mitten pattern to get you through the chilly January days and nights ahead. January’s mitten features Latvian inspired color work, perfect for a little post-holiday selfish knitting. After the hectic holiday season it’s always nice to work on something that doesn’t require rushing through…
Year of Mittens: November Mitten
November is the month we start looking towards the holidays and getting together with family. This month’s mitten is inspired by togetherness, warmth, and traditions. As the holidays approach, our attention often turns to knitting for others. The November Mittens are designed for the whole family – a unisex and sporty design perfect for the…
Two Stitch Cables
The October Mitten begins with a knit/purl lattice stitch pattern at the cuff that grows into a flowering cable. The floral pattern of the mitten is created by 1 x 1 cable crosses that flow into one another and grow into the delicate branches, extending from the basket-patterned cuff. For this technique, we have a new…
Year of Mittens: October Mitten
A chill is in the air, and our October Mitten is here! The October Mittens are inspired by the dried twig and bud floral decorations that adorn homes in the autumn and winter. The mittens are dense and warm but not too thick. As such, they are perfectly suited for brisk morning walks to school and…
Brenna KAL with The Fibre Co.
This past March, The Fibre Co. released the Fell Garth Collection, a compilation of garments and accessories featuring The Fibre Co. Cumbria and Cumbria Fingering by designers Emma Wright and Melanie Berg. Starting today, September 22, The Fibre Co. is hosting a knit along featuring Brenna, a lovely 3-color cowl that features a variety of textured…
Year of Mittens: September Mitten
Our second pattern in the Year of Mittens is here, and with it the unofficial return to Fall. (Hooray!) The September Mitten is a Victorian-inspired lace design. Using a small bobble in conjunction with a simple chevron lace, this mitten is beautiful yet easy (and quick!) knit. Perfect for those chilly early mornings that aren’t yet…
The Arranmore Collection: Alternate Colorways
The original samples in the 9 piece Arranmore Collection were designed in a classic and somewhat subtle color palette. When putting together a second set of samples for our Trunk Shows, we dove deep into the full palette of 18 colors, and worked up the pieces in alternate combinations to showcase what some of the…
The Arranmore Collection: Perfect Accessories
As mentioned in our Arranmore introductory post, we put together a 9 piece collection that showcases the best of what authentic Donegal yarns have to offer: classic shapes, lovely cables, timeless colorwork, and easy pieces you’ll want to turn to time and time again. There are three accessories in the collection that use the lovely texture of…
Year of Mittens
We’re delighted to introduce Year of Mittens, a year-long knit-along featuring The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering! We love knitting mittens, and with the introduction of The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering, we have a mitten yarn we can really stand behind and believe in. Launching August 1st, we will be releasing a new mitten pattern on the first…
Vogue Knitting Early Fall 2016 / Modern Chullo by Kate Gagnon Osborn
The preview for the Early Fall 2016 Vogue Magazine came out, and I designed a hat for the “Chullo Challenge” story. The idea was to do a riff on the Andean Chullo hat. When researching the traditional accessory, I was most drawn both to the use of multiple colors and geometric motifs. My intention was…
Indedependent Designer Feature: Bellingham Mitts by Mel Ski
6 bits storybooks is an online publication that features beautiful photography and knitting patterns, founded by Melissa and Melody. The theme of the second issue, Dwell, is “all about the dwelling places we find in ourselves, places we long to create, experiences we need to share. We adventure together with friends along the shores of the…
Acadia Collection Feature: Classic Accessories
Most of the designs in the Acadia Collection are simple garments with minimal patterning, but we wanted to have two accessories that were still classic but featured a little bit more in terms of the pattern texture and structure. JORDAN POND SCARF Those of you who looked closely at the Jordan Pond Scarf may have…
Nordlándda by Rachel C. Brown
Designer Rachel C. Brown recently published a collection of 8 Tundra accessories in collaboration with The Fibre Co. Fauske is a cosy scarf that features a braided cable and attached I-Cord at the edges. Heggelia is a pair of long fingerless mitts featuring a large cable panel on a ground of reverse stockinette. Moen is…
Yarn Shop Love: Daisy Chain Shoulderette
Not only is December’s Yarn Shop Love pattern a cute and quick knit, but it uses one of my favorite yarns, Daisy Chain by Knit Collage. Last year, at TNNA, Kelbourne Woolens and Knit Collage had booths back to back and we traded some yarn at the end of the show (one of the many…
Color Stories: Deer November
I love this time of year. The mornings are frosty and the air is sharp and dry. The bright fall colors are starting to fade into dusky lavenders, dove grays, and the color of toast. Where I grew up on the western edge of Iowa, we would wake up in the mornings and see fresh deer…
Fringe Hatalong: Seathwaite
When Karen Templer first approached me about the Fringe Hat Along series she was scheming up on her blog, I was firmly on board. Originally, the intention was to provide a free pattern from our existing collection, but the logistics of that were a little wonky, so it made sense to design something new exclusively…
Independent Designer Feature: Beautiful accessories by Fiona Alice
Canadian-turned-Londonite Fiona Alice recently published a small collection of beautiful accessories featuring Acadia and Terra. Rocquaine Bay Headband Pembroke Bay Mitts Icart Point Hat Designed using just 1-2 skeins, they are perfect quick weekend projects or vacation knitting. The designs are all available individual via Fiona Alice’s page on Ravelry. (All images by and © Marcel…
KW Style It: Clearview Cowl
Spring has officially sprung here in Philadelphia. So much so, we’re all wondering where it went, and why summer came early! The advent of spring means one thing for me an my family: outside, outside, outside. With our daughter, Charlie, in daycare during the week, we try to pack in as much time on the…
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…
Independent Designer Feature: Scorpion Bowl by Thea Colman
Last summer, while we were at Squam, we had the opportunity to hang out a bit with Thea Colman, the hilarious designer behind Baby Cocktails. At the marketplace she picked up a skein of Canopy Worsted in tanager, a bright, tropical blue. After some brainstorming with Courtney (We’re always up to talk shop, especially when…
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…
Introducing: The Effortless Collection
This week, we’re happy to announce the release of our second collection supporting Road to China Lace, the Effortless Collection. A different direction than Pathways (no pun intended), when Leah and I designed the Effortless Collection, we wanted to feature garter stitch in three different shapes, with three different uses of color. CLEARVIEW COWL: Designed by…
Introducing: The Pathways Collection by Laura Nelkin
Every time I sit down to write a blog post sharing the release of something new, it usually begins with “we’re delighted to announce…”…and I realize I’ve probably said it a thousand times before and try to think of new, creative ways to but this time, when sharing the release of The Pathways Collection, I really, really mean…
Introducing: Little Things!
We’re delighted to announce the official release of our latest book, Little Things! If you follow us on Instagram, you may remember when we did some teaser photos of our photoshoot back at the end of September, or during our “Sneak Peek Week” on Day 2 and Day 4. Little Things is both a follow up…
Independent Designer Feature: Madder Anthology 2: Simple Pleasures, Part 1
Carrie Bostick Hoge just released a new collection, Anthology 2: Simple Pleasures, and it is, in a word, gorgeous. We’re honored to have The Fibre Company yarns featured in quite a few of the designs – so many, in fact, I thought it was best to break the feature into two parts, accessories and garments. CHARLOTTE…
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…
The Promise of Spring: Springtime Handwarmers
The spring weather is coming, I promise, to those of you who are still riding the rollercoaster of March’s unpredictability. I’ve had a ball of Road to China Light sitting on my desk since mid-October, and with it a plan to knit a simple pair handwarmers to wear while I was at work. Our office is…
Introducing the Kelbourne Woolens: Baby Collection!
We are pleased to announce the arrival of our new book: Kelbourne Woolens: Baby Collection! Whether delicate and dainty or rumble-tumble and rowdy, Kelbourne Woolens Baby Collection has the perfect project to clothe your sweet wee one…whatever adventures your life may now bring. This lovely collection has everything to keep your baby warm and adorable…