Huzzah! A new sweater for fall! In all honesty, this lovely cardigan has been finished since early August, but it has been so stinkin’ hot, I haven’t had the inclination to break it out for photos. Fast forward to this weekend and glorious fall weather, and I just had to wear it on our yearly…
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Interweave Crochet Fall 2019: Pie Bake Cardigan and Wheatfield Cabled Capelet
I had the overwhelming pleasure of spending last weekend at Camp Workroom Social, a 4 day sewing intensive extravaganza in the woods of upstate New York. Besides the extraordinary experience of making my own pair of jeans (more on that later…but I am obsessed!), it was the most perfectly perfect fall weekend filled with crisp…
Introducing the Laura Chau Collection
Our second pattern release of the season is here, the Laura Chau Collection! Laura is known for her wearable garments, functional accessories, and clear patterns, and her four designs for us are no exception! 1 / Cathedral Grove 2 / Rainy Lake 3 / Hopewell Rocks 4 / Mackenzie River Each design in the collection…
Summer of Basics: Pattern Ideas
While perusing the back catalog of Kelbourne Woolens patterns when deciding what to make for the Summer of Basics, I was reminded that we have a hefty collection of designs that would make great wardrobe staples. If you’re as excited about the Summer of Basics as we are, but (like me) have changed your mind…
Inserting a Vertical Pocket
When I was designing Killybegs, I really wanted pockets, but I also wanted the design to be easy to make for people looking to add a classic closet staple to their wardrobe. In the interest of simplicity, I let the pockets go. Now that I am making my own cardigan, I decided to add hand-warmer…
Collection Feature: Hikari by michiyo for The Fibre Co.
The Fibre Co. recently published the Hikari Collection in collaboration with Japanese designer michiyo. Five garments designed using The Fibre Co. Meadow, the collection beautifully demonstrates the season-spanning capabilities of the yarn. “The inspiration for this five-piece collection comes from the yarn itself—the world’s most inspiring and beautiful meadows. Hikari, or ‘light’ in Japanese, is a…
Killybegs KAL: Progress Report
Linette and I are about 75% of the way done with our Killybegs cardigans! I love how quickly Arranmore knits up. It practically knits itself! True, we started this KAL back in early December but between holidays, family obligations, teaching, and photography gigs, we don’t have that much free time to just relax and knit. I’m…
KW Swatch Experiment Data: Terra
We’re almost in the home stretch – today is the second to last post in the #kwswatchexperiment: Terra! For the Terra swatch, we asked knitters to cast on 21 stitches using US 8 (5 mm) needles and work in stockinette stitch with a 2 stitch garter edge on either side. The needle size given in…
knit.wear Wool Studio / Falmouth Cardigan
I am proud to be a part of the inaugural Wool Studio collection, put out by Interweave as a sub-section of the now-classic knit.wear magazine. Wool Studio is a little bit different in that it is presented as a digital lookbook, with 9 designs in curated yarns and one cohesive theme. In her introductory letter,…
Vogue Holiday 2016 / #19 Cabled Yoke Cardigan by Kristen TenDyke
The Holiday 2016 Vogue Knitting hit newsstands this week, and prolific designer Kristen TenDyke has a gorgeous sweater, #19 Cabled Yoke Cardigan, featured in the issue designed using The Fibre Co. Knightsbridge. Part of the “House of Cardis” story, Vogue takes the timeless cardigan and updates it with modern yarns, construction, and patterning. The styling…
Designer Feature: Granite Island by Lori Versaci
Lori Versaci and I both have the pleasure of being able to spend time up in Maine during the summer (although my visits are limited to 1-2 weeks, and she was able to spend four glorious months there this year)! Not only is the state known for its breathtaking beauty, a cosy sweater tends to…
Color Stories: Golden October
It’s been a warm autumn on the East Coast, but it’s starting to get chilly at night. For this month’s color story, I tried to think of cool/warm juxtapositions; lava pouring into the Icelandic ocean, sipping on sherry with dessert, and walking in the warm sunshine in a field on a nippy day. Of course,…
An interview with: Lori Versaci of VersaciKNITS
As mentioned previously, Lori Versaci came out with a gorgeous six piece sweater collection, Sisterhood, featuring The Fibre Co. yarns. We have had the pleasure of hanging out with Lori on numerous occasions, and I am always inspired by her stories and philosophy on knitting. I thought it would be really wonderful to interview her about…
VERSACIKNITS: Sisterhood Collection
We are happy to share with you a new collection featuring The Fibre Co. yarns. The six patterns making up the collection are inspired by the women’s movement for equality and are named after six prominent women’s colleges. “A tribute to those who forged our path – from women’s suffrage to the 2016 election –…
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: Forever Basics
As mentioned yesterday, 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 garments in the collection that were designed to be classic, timeless, forever basics that…
Introducing: The Bristol Ivy Collection
We’re delighted to announce our second collection of the season, the Bristol Ivy Collection. Known for her unique approaches to construction, brilliant use of geometry, and feminine detailing, Bristol Ivy used The Fibre Co. Cumbria and The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering to great effect, creating a wearable, unique, and beautifully styled collection of sweaters that…
Knitter Projects: Keswick Cardigan
Janet (aka Loden) recently knit a Keswick Cardigan out of the Fibre Co. Cumbria in Catbells and the end result is stunning! We met Janet at the Make. Wear. Love. retreat hosted by Amy Herzog and are so impressed with how quickly she finished her Keswick and how well it fits! The pumpkin orange looks amazing…
Knitter Projects: Abram’s Bridge by Sarah Moran
Knitter Sarah Moran (didyoumakeit), just finished an Abram’s Bridge by Mer Stevens for herself out of The Fibre Co. Cumbria in Buttermere, and the end result is stunning! What a lovely, classic, wearable, sweater. Gorgeous work, Sarah! Do you have a project made with The Fibre Co. yarns, or a Kelbourne Woolens design? We’d love to…
Independent Designer Feature: Madder Anthology, Volume 1
Carrie Bostick Hoge, aka Madder, is known for her use of simple stitch patterns and classic shapes to create unique and gorgeous pieces that are destined to be wardrobe staples. In her first self-published book, Madder Anthology Volume 1:, Carrie features some of her more popular designs, Camilla, Sibella, Imogen, and Beatrice, in their classic incarnations…
Independent Designer Feature: Moto Jacket by Hannah Fettig
Hannah Fettig is at it again, this time with a lovely motorcycle jacket-inspired cardigan designed in one of our favorite sweater yarns, Savannah. From Hannah:” This top down cardigan can be worn three different ways – buttoned all the way up with a sculptural collar, partially buttoned with a wide collar or swingy and open….
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…
Botanical Knits Blog Tour! {and a chance to win!}
When the talented Alana Dakos, the design maven behind Never Not Knitting, contacted us in the summer regarding design support we knew that good things wouldn’t be far behind. Boy, were we right! Her new book, Botanical Knits, is truly a gem. Alana’s eye for design in the natural world shines forth in this stunning…
Knitter Projects: Caramel
The Caramel sweater by Isabell Kraemer is a versatile, top-down blanket style cardigan with a bold striping detail that showcases the pattern’s inherent drape. In this version, knit by Stephni, she chooses Acadia, a wool, alpaca and silk blend that gives this version a subtle sheen from the silk and a native drape from the…
Knitting Designer Guest Series: WhipUp.net
Kate was recently asked to participate in the Knitting Designer Guest Series featured on WhipUp.net. She was honored to be included in this collection of great designers, including Jane Richmond, Amy Christoffers + Anna Hrachovec (and many more!) You can check out her post here and browse through the whole series here.
Finished Project: Tiny Rocky Coast
One of the few things Kate has knit for herself in the past year has been a Rocky Coast Cardigan from the continually popular Coastal Knits by Hannah Fettig + Alana Dakos. Knitting the sweater coincided with her pregnancy with her first baby, a daughter Charlie, born in March of 2012. Not wanting to fulfill…
Interweave Crochet Fall 2012: Sylvia Sweater
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Knitter Projects: Jasper Diamond Hoodie
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…
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…
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: 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…
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
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.
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
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.
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…
Work in Progress Wednesday
3.23 Courtney’s Vintage Modern Knits-A-Long version of the Brigid Jacket from Vintage Modern Knits, shown in Terra in the color Black Walnut. A she is completely unable to knit the same thing twice, Courtney is planning some modifications to the cardigan, having already knit the version that is shown in the book. She is making…
Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2011: #28 Lace Cardi
Courtney has a new design in the current issue of Vogue Knitting, oh-so-descriptively named #28 Lace Cardi (ravelry link). For ths design, Courtney created a trans-seasonal layering piece knit out of the versatile Savannah in a looser than typically recommended gauge. Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2011, photo by Rose Callahan The shrug/cardi has a really nice…
Finished Project: Guillermo’s Cardigan
While on her trip, Kate had limited suitcase space but made sure to pack enough yarn to knit her cousin’s son and daughter cardigans. It was the first time she was to meet Guillermo (“Lolo”), and over a year since seeing his sister, Maggie, so the two sweaters seemed like the perfect combination Christmas and…
Interweave Crochet Winter 2010: Belcarra Cardigan
Sadly, crochet does not get a ton of airtime around here (which will soon change, we promise!), and as a result we are always delighted when we see our yarns used in crochet designs, both in print and online. The latest issue of Interweave Crochet Winter 2010 (website link) + (rav link) is no exception….
Finished Project: Aidez Cardigan
Happy New Year! Kate was lucky enough to spend the holidays (including a rather long flight on New Year’s ‘celebrated’ only with a “feliz año nuevo” begrudgingly announced by one of the flight attendants over the loudspeakers while most of the passengers slept) in Patagonia, Argentina, visiting the free range and organic ranch where her…
Work in Progress Wednesday
12.22.2010 Inspired by Kristen Rengren’s Jasper Diamond Hoodie and knit in Canopy Worsted, color Blue Crown. A gift for Kate’s very lucky cousin!