The stitch pattern on the Primrose Mittens from the Year of Gifts features a lovely tuck stitch that creates a waffle-like texture on the top of the hand. Working the stitch isn’t difficult by any means – anyone familiar with brioche will find it to be quite simple – but we thought a photo tutorial…
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Year of Gifts: Primrose Mittens
The second design in the Year of Gifts, the Primrose Mittens, are here! A textural delight featuring broken ribbing and tuck stitches, these mittens are sure to keep the wearer cosy and warm. The Primrose Mittens are worked in the round from the cuff to top of hand. The cuff is worked in a broken…
Knitter Projects: Melanie’s Shine Mittens
I know it is hard to fathom ever being cold again, with summer being what it is and all, but winter is coming, and you will be cold again. Promise. So cold, you might even need to wear mittens lest your little fingers freeze, and what better way to prepare for winter than to knit yourself a…
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…
Stranded: Colorwork vs. Fair Isle Knitting
One of the techniques I love researching is colorwork knitting, and in doing so have discovered a wealth of different styles and methods. Many of you will notice I described the June Mittens as “colorwork”, not Fair Isle, and will have wondered why. Knitters commonly use “Fair Isle” knitting to describe any knitting with two…
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…
Year of Mittens: April Mittens
No fooling – the April Mittens are here! Inspired by the ingenious way the Irish Mittens we picked up on our yarn-designing trip back in 2015 were constructed, the April Mittens are knit in two halves: the back of the hand and the palm. The pieces are then joined around the edge using a crocheted slipped…
Latvian Braid
The Latvian Braid is a spectacular knitting technique that creates the look of a twist or rope embedded into your knitting. Unlike the Estonian (or Vikkel/Lateral) braid, the Latvian Braid is worked in a three round process and is typically worked in two colors. In order to function properly using two colors, it must be…
Year of Mittens: March Mittens
We have March Mittens mosiac madness here at KW headquarters! This mitten uses traditional color work to produce a modern motif inspired by simple but stunning Moroccan tiles. To add to the rich, visual patterning of the mitten, the cuff is accented with Latvian braids leaning counter to each other, hemming in a simple and…
Double Decreases Across Repeats
The February Mitten features an all over leaf lace pattern worked in the round. In order to work the pattern seamlessly, there are centered double decreases that utilize stitches at the beginning and end of the round. This tutorial shows how to process the central double decrease (CDD) while still maintaining proper stitch count and maintaining…
February Mitten Lining
The February Mitten cuff is a modified leaf lace edging by Nancy Bush. Worked horizontally, the edging is joined in a circle with a 3-Needle Bind Off and the stitches are then picked up in the straight (flat) side in order to work the hand. The stitches for the outer layer and lining are both…
Year Of Mittens: February Mittens
We have a double mitten for the second month of the year! The February Mitten is here! The February Mitten is an all-over leaf-lace mitten, lined in a bright contrast color. This month we have a few new challenges lined up in order to keep things interesting. The payoff for working twice as hard is a…
Sew As You Go
The Sew-As-You-Go method allows the knitter to join an edge of their fabric to live stitches to create a hem or pleat. For those of you who are machine knitters, this technique should look familiar as it is often used in machine knitting to join two pieces of fabric to create a seam, pleat, cuff,…
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: December Mitten
December 1st is here! Winter temperatures have finally hit Philadelphia, and we’re delighted to have a new pile of mittens to choose from when braving the colder temperatures. The December Mittens are built for warmth, durability and comfort. Inspired by traditional gansey patterning, the cuff of the mitten begins with a Channel Island Cast On,…
Working From Charts: Alternate Colorways
The vast majority of all of our charted patterns use the colors as shown in the sample. This method of charting colorwork works very well for a variety of reasons: it is easy to look at the sample and the chart together to assist you in the knitting, the chart typically works well if printed…
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…
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…
Year of Mittens: August Mitten
Its here! The first pattern in the Year of Mittens, the August Mitten! The cables on the August Mitten are inspired by the rich history of intricate stitching that is common in Ireland and the British Isles. Combining The Fibre Co.’s British wool yarn, Cumbria Fingering, in the traditional sea-blue Windermere, and intertwining columns of…
Picking Up Stitches From Waste Yarn
This technique is most commonly used when knitting thumbs on mittens or gloves using the Afterthought or Gusseted styles. It is worked by first knitting the future thumb stitches with waste yarn. Once the mitten is complete, you’ll remove the waste yarn and place the live stitches onto double pointed needles to work the thumb….
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…
Twist Collective Winter 2012: chime by Amy Christoffers
The latest issue of Twist Collective went live today and we couldn’t be more excited about it. Showcased in this issue is chime by Amy Christoffers. Not only does this pattern showcase three interesting designs, but as an added bonus, each item is reversible. The play on eyelet stitches and a subtle garter chevron truly…
New For Sale Pattern: Flying Geese Mittens
A new pattern for your knitting enjoyment: the Flying Geese Mittens. Inspired by quilting patterns, these colorwork mittens feature a folded picot cuff, single color Vikkel braid, and geometric stranded patterning. Designed using two colors of Acadia, granite and kelp, the Flying Geese mittens are the perfect project to knit during the warmer spring and…