Yay! We have another Style It post for you from our awesome intern, Lena! Blackberry Fizz is knit in Lino, a 100% linen yarn perfect for summer knits. I was thinking about all my favorite things to do late in the summer and like most Philadelphians I love going down the shore! So these are…
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Finished Project: Very V Neck Raglan
Yay! Another finished sweater! I started my Very V-Neck back in September, and it was a really enjoyable sweater to work on in between other, more complicated projects. The yarn I chose, BC Garn Semilla Melange in moss, is such a quintessentially Kate yarn. It is woolen spun, 100% wool, and the perfect sport weight….
Swatching: Very V-Neck Raglan
In case you missed it, we’re diving right into another KAL, this time we’re going to knit the Very V-Neck Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs. The pattern specifications call for a DK weight yarn knit at a gauge of 20 stitches and 26 rows / 4 inches in stockinette stitch US 7 needles. In preparation…
Free Pattern: Gilda’s Hat
It’s been quite the week for all of us, hasn’t it? With people out of work, kids out of school, and a lot of uncertainty about the future, we have been trying to maintain a sense of routine and calm at our house. We’ve quickly created new routines that allow both my partner and I…
2020 Make Nine: Courtney’s Picks!
As promised, here are Courtney’s 2020 Make 9 picks! Top: L) Pattern: Fen Dress by Amber Corcoran. Fabric: Linen from stash. I have some grey/purple/brown linen I’ve been hoarding for about 15 years that would be awesome for this dress. M) Pattern: Pineapple Smoothie by Audrey Drysdale. Yarn: BC Garn Tussah Tweed in Royal Ocean….
Design Feature: Sanctuary in BC Garn Bio Balance
Have you seen the new summer issue of Pom Pom Quarterly? Issue #29 is full of gorgeous design for everybody, including Sanctuary by Stephanie Earp in BC Garn Bio Balance. As Pom Pom’s Instagram post describes, this top is “inspired by ornate, domed ceilings” reminiscent of stunning, old world architecture. Sanctuaryis a top-down, circular yoked…
Light, Lovely Lino: Linen for Summer Knits!
Summer knitting—it’s a thing that people do, and we do a lot of it here at Kelbourne Woolens. We are all-seasons knit (and crochet) wearers, so when we come across timeless, simple summer basics we take note. Today we’re talking about BC Garn Lino and several gorgeous, wearable Eileen Fisher-esque tops that will have you…
In Bloom: BC Garn Alba for Spring/Summer Knits
Do you love to knit year round, but don’t know what to make? Well, we’ve got you covered! At Kelbourne Woolens, we not only knit (and crochet) year round, but we wear our knits, too. It’s all about pairing a breathable fiber with a beautiful pattern. BC Garn’s range of yarns includes several plant fiber…
BC Garn Lino: The Sleeper Hit of Summer 2018!
If you are a shop owner, perhaps you can relate to this: Sometimes there is a yarn, and you think to yourself, “This is a fine yarn”. You don’t think much more about it. The yarn is ordered, it arrives, you put it on the shelves and you wait for people to order it and…
Introducing BC Garn
We are happy to introduce you to a new member of the KW family, BC Garn. You’ve probably noticed the yarns popping up on our blog and social media, and we figured it was time for a formal introduction! BC Garn, a family owned Danish yarn company, was founded in 1972 as Væveværkstedet i Barrit…
Designer Feature: Judoka by Lia Moya
Among the many changes around Kelbourne Woolens this year, one of the exciting new additions to the products we’re offering the N. American market is BC Garn, a line of quality, affordable yarns originally from Denmark. We started off last season with six yarns, one of which is BC Garn Alba, a GOTS certified organic cotton in…
See you in Vegas!
We’re busy putting the finishing touches on everything and getting our bags packed, because Kelbourne Woolens will be at the TNNA show in Las Vegas this weekend! We love attending the TNNA shows, as it gives us an opportunity to see our customers, amazingly talented designers, and dear friends. Being in Vegas this year should…