Granny Squares and crocheting go hand-in-hand. I haven’t met a crocheter (or knitter!) who doesn’t love them, and I am no exception. Granny squares were the first motif I learned how to crochet, and I always go back to them when messing around with a new project or idea. The Granny Square Triangle is not…
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New Free Pattern: Asticou Terrace
When we introduced the latest “undyed” color of Acadia, mountain ash, I knew I immediately wanted to make something with the 4 naturals in the line: egret, sand, driftwood, and mountain ash. I messed around with a bunch of different stitch patterns and ideas, and quickly settled on using crochet to make a triangular shawl….
#crochetsummer2014: Back to School!
School is now in session here in Philadelphia, and around the country, but we still have a couple more weeks until the first official day of fall, September 23rd. I’ve been looking for some cute back to school crochet projects to do with my son’s first grade class in the hopes of getting them “hooked”…
#CrochetSummer2014 Pattern: Bobble Stitch Plant Coasters
In September of 2013, we (myself, Owen, Charlie + our 4 pets) moved into a new home. Like all things, the whole process did not go as expected, and after 360 days on the market, we finally closed the sale on our old house yesterday. After living with about 60% of our furniture for 12 months, we happily…
Independent Designer Feature: Minty Fresh Poncho by Wendy Lewis
There have been quite a few really lovely designs published recently by knit (and crochet!) designers featuring the Fibre Company yarns. Today, we’re delighted to feature a beautiful crochet design by Wendy Lewis from the Interweave special issue CrochetScene featuring Meadow, The Minty Fresh Poncho. From the Magazine: “This chic poncho features a boatneck with a hint of floaty sleeves….
#CrochetSummer2014: Cal Patch T-Shirt Tutorial
It is no secret that I adore Cal Patch. Not only does she have a wonderful personality and is a joy to be around (you can’t help but be happy and calm in her presence), her style and her approach to sewing, crocheting, and teaching is really inspirational. Her book, Design It Yourself Clothes, published…
#CrochetSummer2014 Pattern: Summer Dawn
We’ve been enthralled to see the response to our #CrochetSummer2014 campaign. From gorgeous afghans to toys, garments to crocheted cat butts (no, that’s not a typo). Some of you might remember this picture that Courtney posted on her Instagram account. Beautiful, right? Courtney crocheted this cowl during their time at the Squam Art Workshops this…
#CrochetSummer2014 Designer Feature: Ashlee Elle
I follow a lot of knitters, and knitting blogs, and when I wanted to delve deeper into crochet I started by searching on Instagram using the hashtag #crochet. I came across designer Ashlee Elle whose blog, Dream in Vintage, has a lot of great patterns and tutorials, with easy to follow (and adorable) photos. Ashlee is…
#CrochetSummer2014 Instagram Round-Up
We have been so impressed with everyone’s #crochetsummer2014 posts, so we thought we would share some highlights with you. It’s not too late to join in the fun, all you have to do is crochet something this summer! If you aren’t playing along yet, check out our previous post here. Happy Crocheting!
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: Fiorella
Another treat for the crocheters, we’re happy to share the publication of the Fiorella beret by Courtney Kelley, worked in stripes using two of our new colors of Organik, claystone + agave. Perfect for beginner and advanced crocheters alike, it is a great project to play with color and hone your technique. Specifications:• Yarn: Organik…
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…
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…
Kelbourne Woolens + Martha Stewart!
We are SO excited to tell you that Kelbourne Woolens, the Fibre Company and our friend Maura are featured on today’s Martha Stewart Crafts Department Blog, complete with a free download of Breda’s Cowl, a beautiful crochet pattern designed by Maura out of Road to China Light! You can view the post HERE. Through a…
Work in Progress Wednesday
1.26 Crochet! A striped cowl, designed by friend of the Fibre Company + Kelbourne Woolens, Maura Kirk, crocheted by Courtney out of Road to China Light in Lapis, Sapphire + Blue Tournaline.
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….