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A Holiday Gift For You: Travertine Scarf

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on December 22, 2021November 3, 2022

We are so incredibly grateful to our retailers and customers for sticking with us through all the ups and downs of the last two years. Seeing your projects in our yarns, reading your lovely emails, and seeing your comments and social media posts makes the stress of small business ownership worthwhile! As we continue to…

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Lily of the Valley Shawl by Courtney Kelley in Kelbourne Woolens Perennial

Year of Gifts: Lily of the Valley Shawl

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on August 25, 2020August 26, 2020

The August Year of Gifts is here! For August, Courtney designed one of her favorite accessories: a lace shawlette. The Lily of the Valley Shawl is the perfect accessory to knit again and again, and the easy to memorize pattern is great for a beginner looking to build upon their lace knitting skills. The cute…

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Handknit shawl folded neatly in a square knit out of neon lime and blue speckled yarn

Perennial x Hand Dye = <3

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on April 8, 2020May 27, 2020

One of the motivations behind the creation of Perennial was finding the perfect match to the proliferation of hand-dyed sock/fingering weight yarn on the market. It was our goal to create a highly functional and versatile yarn that serves the needs of a lot of knitters and crocheters at a good price without a lot…

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My First Scarf

By Courtney Kelley on March 16, 2020April 13, 2020

This week has had a lot of uncertainty, but one thing is for sure: We are staying home and making the most of it. If you’re home with your family, roommates, or just trying not to go bananas from loneliness, remember that many many people have sought solace – and found it – in making…

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Half Circle Shawl in gray Perennial yarn with neon pink, coral, yellow, and green stripes on a cloth mannequin with a dark grey background

A Bow in the Sky – Now Available!

By Courtney Kelley on March 6, 2020June 9, 2021

A Bow in the Sky features one of our best selling yarns, Perennial. The pattern, and accompanying kits, were available exclusively through our retailers for Local Yarn Store Day 2019. With the next LYS Day right around the corner on April 25th, we are releasing last year’s pattern to the general public! This shawl is…

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Perennial for Shawl Season: The Crochet List!

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on July 2, 2019August 26, 2020

At Kelbourne Woolens, summer is the season for crochet and lightweight yarns. Last week we put together a list of our most coveted shawl projects on Ravelry to pair with our buttery soft and light as a cloud Perennial. This week we’re following up with a crochet shawl list that we’re all eager to hook…

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Perennial for Summer Shawl Season!

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on June 25, 2019August 26, 2020

It’s that time of year again when shawls are the star of the season. It’s summer, a season full of events that require a little extra “something”, and shawls are the perfect We’ve compiled a list of our favorite shawl designs to pair with our soft and sweet Perennial. We compiled a few of some…

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Designer Feature: Casablanca by Nancy Vandivert

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on July 17, 2018August 26, 2020

There is something incredibly satisfying and thrilling about design a yarn and pattern support to go along with it, but it is a whole other thing to see others be inspired by and create patterns in the yarn! The July 2018 Twist Collective was published recently, and the issue includes lovely mosaic shawl designed by Nancy Vandivert using two…

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Blonde woman wearing Evangelina, a pale gray and purple lace shawl in Andorra

Andorra Collection: Evangelina Shawl

By Meghan Kelly on January 16, 2018October 8, 2020

I love traditional triangle shawls. I love that they have a dual nature; they are both contemporary and historical, functional but also a little frivolous, completely approachable while also a challenge. Evangelina was inspired by a stitch I found in a vintage knitting and needlecraft book my mother-in-law gave me. She used the book herself…

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Close up back view of blonde woman wearing Jenny, a feminine bohus yoke pullover in white with purple details

Introducing The Andorra Collection!

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on January 3, 2018October 8, 2020

A little bit vintage, a little bit classic, a little bit contemporary. It’s here! The Andorra Collection, the first collection for our first Kelbourne Woolens yarn, Andorra. Kelbourne Woolens Andorra Collection showcases the best that knitting has to offer. Cables, lace, and color work adorn sweaters and accessories in just the right ways. Designed to…

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Introducing the Laura Chau Collection

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on August 15, 2017June 30, 2022

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…

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Crochet Summer 2017: Progress Report

By Meghan Kelly on July 20, 2017October 8, 2020

I’m working on Feeling Dotty? by Sandra Paul between major house projects at home. I’ve only done a smidge of crochet in my lifetime, so this lacy shawl is definitely a challenge for me. But it’s been a welcome challenge because it takes my mind off all the things still on the to-do list!  This pattern…

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Crochet Summer 2017: Plans and Projects

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on June 23, 2017October 8, 2020

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…

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Designer Feature: Helena’s Shawl by Lori Wagner

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on May 3, 2017July 5, 2022

The Interweave Knits Summer 2017 issue was released today, and the magazine features a lovely lace shawl in The Fibre Co. Road to China Lace. Designed for the Midsummer Night’s Dream story, the shawl is worked from the top down and features gorgeous columns of twisted stitches, a chevron border, and feminine beading. SPECIFICATIONS Yarn: The Fibre…

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Designer Feature: Moody Kerchief (Redux) by Kristen Kapur

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on April 26, 2017July 5, 2022

Prolific designer Kristen Kapur of Through the Loops recently updated her Moody Kerchief pattern (originally published in 2010 featuring Organik and Savannah) using the latest yarn from The Fibre Co., Luma. SPECIFICATIONS Yarn: The Fibre Co. Luma: Blanca 1 (2) skeins, and Aizome 1 (2) skeins. Gauge: 12 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches Needles: US…

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Color stories: Tax time blues

By Linette Kielinski on April 19, 2017June 25, 2021

Now that the last day of tax season has come to a close, we found ourselves talking about taxes in the office. We’ve got the tax-time blues! And thus the birth of this blue color story. I found this incredible resource of women illustrators and came across the photomontage pieces of artist Eleanore Shakespeare. The piece shown…

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The Fibre Co. Waves Collection – Knit Along!

By Courtney Kelley on April 13, 2017October 8, 2020

The Fibre Co. has released their latest collection featuring Road to China Lace and Road to China Light, The Waves Collection. There isn’t a shawl in the bunch that we don’t love, so choosing just one of the designs to feature for a spring KAL was just too daunting. So, we figured we would let everyone…

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FINISHED Project: Sonder Shawl

By Linette Kielinski on March 9, 2017July 5, 2022

It’s been a few months since Helen Stewart’s last pattern for her Shawl Society KAL was released. The Sonder Shawl was the last of 6 beautiful shawl patterns designed by Helen. My goal was to knit each pattern using a gorgeous Fibre Co. yarn. I’ve only finished two of the six patterns so far. But…

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Gilmore Girls Revival! Let’s KNIT!

By Courtney Kelley on November 28, 2016October 8, 2020

The Thanksgiving holiday is over, and I hope everyone’s fridge is as full of delicious leftovers as mine is! This weekend Netflix released the new Gilmore Girls reboot, and it was a post-holiday binge-wathcing tv dream, so finally, last night I settled in with some pecan pie after the kids went to bed and watched the…

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Making No. 2 / Fauna / Open Waters Shawl by Melanie Berg

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on November 15, 2016October 8, 2020

As I mentioned yesterday, the 2nd Issue of Making by editor Carrie Bostick Hoge of Madder features a lovely shawl design featuring The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering: Open Waters by Melanie Berg. From the magazine: “The act of making helps to connect us to the past, knowing that many craft skills were practiced daily out of necessity. We…

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New Colors of Acadia!

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on August 30, 2016October 8, 2020

This fall we are happy to introduce six  new colors of The Fibre Co. Acadia! The new colors are wonderfully bright, classic shades that really help create a rich palette, perfect for fall. The new colors are in stock and ready to ship now.  Looking for a great Acadia pattern to knit this season? Try one…

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Weekend Wraps / Cecily Glowick MacDonald & Melissa LaBarre

By Linette Kielinski on July 19, 2016October 8, 2020

Knitwear designers Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre have released yet another fabulous book with Interweave Press! It’s full of lovely projects you could knit over a weekend, with patterns for knitters of all skill levels.  We are excited to have two of The Fibre Co. yarns showcased in the book, with designs by Bristol…

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Color Stories: Delicious

By Meghan Kelly on June 29, 2016July 5, 2022

Things often described as delicious: candy, cakes, fresh fruit, the perfume of flowers, the softest yarn. This was my inspiration for June’s color story. I’m so excited about crochet summer, I decided I’d let my mood board decide what color of Road to China Lace I’ll be using for my project! That’s right – pink….

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Crochet Summer 2016: Notes from a Novice

By Meghan Kelly on June 21, 2016October 8, 2020

I can’t believe it’s already Crochet Summer! Last summer I worked on the 214ss-04 Sora Motif Sweater from Pierrot Yarns. I was a beginner then, and truth be told, I’m still a beginner because I never finished it!   In fact, it’s still sitting in my office on the shelf above my computer reminding me…

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Color Stories: Jewels

By Meghan Kelly on May 31, 2016July 5, 2022

“These gems have life in them; their colors speak, say what words fail of” -George Eliot. The way the silk, cashmere, camel and baby alpaca fibers hold dye and reflect light make Road to China Light one of the most beautiful yarns around. The colors are deep and saturated, or soft and heathered and all have…

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Aleda KAL Instagram Round-Up

By Courtney Kelley on May 11, 2016October 8, 2020

We’re just past the first week of May, and it’s been so fun to follow everyone’s shawl progress on Instagram. Everyone seems to have made it past the garter tab cast on and through the set up chart. Now it’s just clear sailing for a while, while we let the rhythm of the main body…

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Interweave Crochet Spring 2016 / Water Lily Shawl

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on May 6, 2016October 8, 2020

Interweave Crochet recently published it’s 10th anniversary birthday edition, and the issue features the Water Lily Shawl, a gorgeous lace shawl featuring The Fibre Co. Road to China Lace designed by Lisa Naskrent.  From the magazine:Lisa Naskrent has been engaging crocheters with her delicious shawls since 2008, when she presented her Dragonfly Shawl. Her Water…

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The Hill Top Shawl, Cumbria, and finding inspiration in the world around you

By Courtney Kelley on March 24, 2016October 8, 2020

The Fibre Co. founder, Daphne Marinopoulos, sat down this week with designer Helen Stewart to discuss England, British sheep breeds, Cumbria, and finding creative inspiration in the world outside your back door.  Last year, Daphne and her family relocated to her husband’s home in the north of England, in the lake district. They found their…

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Shawl MKAL with Alana Dakos

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on January 6, 2016October 8, 2020

Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting is hosting her first ever shawl MKAL, and as luck would have it, the design features The Fibre Co. Cumbria!  In her designs, Alana is known for her intricate cable patterns, natural elements such as leaves, and simple yet effective lace. The combination of her natural aesthetic and The…

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Designer Feature: Comfy Drop Shoulder Sweater by Megan Goodacre

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on October 23, 2015October 8, 2020

Way back on 2012, Megan Goodacre published Boiseau, a stunning wrap designed using The Fibre Co. Acadia. (You can see our original post on that here.)  Over the course of the last year, she wrote and published a new book, Idiot’s Guides: Knitting Sweaters. Included is a wealth of information on knitting successful garments in…

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Cumbria Collection Feature: Penrith by Leah McGlone

By Meghan Kelly on August 26, 2015July 5, 2022

Last November we received the first samples of The Fibre Co. Cumbria, and to say I was smitten is an understatement. After our first design team meeting I kept thinking about my parents’ beloved Aran sweaters they obtained on a trip to Ireland years ago. I rode home on the train that night sketching various ideas I had for…

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Hydrangea Mystery, Revealed!

By Courtney Kelley on July 15, 2015October 8, 2020

Our 2015 Mystery Knit Along (MKAL) is over, and the results are stunning. We are overwhelmed by the positive response we received this year, with over 500 participants, and over 130 projects currently on Ravelry. As always, our Ravelry group was lively and fun, and we have lots of lovely finished Hydrangea Shawls to share with you!  The MKALs are…

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Introducing: Kelbourne Woolens Hydrangea MKAL 2015

By Meghan Kelly on May 13, 2015October 8, 2020

It is that time of year again! We’re delighted to announce our third annual spring MKAL featuring The Fibre Co Meadow! The MKAL will begin on Monday June 1st, and last six weeks. Our 2013 MKAL Meadowsweet, was a classic triangle, and our 2014 MKAL, Beltane, a half circle, and the Hydrangea MKAL Shawl is a third unique construction and shape….

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Twist Collective Spring 2015: Carajillo by Monique Boonstra

By Meghan Kelly on April 22, 2015October 8, 2020

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…

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Introducing: The Pathways Collection by Laura Nelkin

By Meghan Kelly on February 5, 2015July 5, 2022

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…

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Knitter Projects: Echo Flowers Shawl

By Meghan Kelly on November 13, 2014October 8, 2020

Today we’re excited to share another beautiful version of the Echo Flowers Shawl by Jenny Johnson Johnen. Similar to  Patricia’s Kunst pullover, this shawl is knit in Meadow in Pennyroyal by Erica.  Meadow is a great choice for this yarn, as it blocks out nicely and really shows off the beautiful lace pattern in this intricate shawl. We…

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Knitter Projects: Shaelyn

By Meghan Kelly on October 29, 2014October 8, 2020

Today’s featured project is a lovely shawl for fall. Melody knit Shaelyn by Leila Raabe in Road to China Light in Moonstone.  This little shawl is perfect for keeping your neck cozy on cool fall days, and we love how Melody has styled it with a dress and cardigan! Great job, Melody!  All images © mandarines, used with…

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Independent Designer Feature: Madder Anthology, Volume 1

By Meghan Kelly on August 11, 2014October 8, 2020

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…

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Knitter Project: Echo Flower Shawl

By Meghan Kelly on August 4, 2014October 8, 2020

The Echo Flower Shawl by Jenny Johnson Johnen is a popular free shawl pattern inspired by traditional Estonian lace patterns. Can you believe it was Jenny’s first design? This elaborate lace pattern features a blossom edging with nupps for texture.  Recently Meghan, a lovely member of our Kelbourne Woolens team, got married. She knit this…

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Knitter Projects: Linden Shawl

By Meghan Kelly on July 11, 2014October 8, 2020

The Linden Shawl was first published in 2011, and was re-published last year as part of Kelbourne Woolens Volume 1. For Courtney, the shawl is her favorite shape: a curved reflex angle (greater than 180°, but less than 360°) that stays put on the shoulders better than a traditional triangular shawl.  We love this version…

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Meadow Mystery Kal >> Meadowsweet Shawl!

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on July 22, 2013October 8, 2020

All clues are complete, and we can finally share the Mystery KAL pattern with you…….the Meadowsweet Shawl! The full pattern is both written out and charted, depending on your knitting preference. Along with the pattern directions, the 12 page pdf includes a wealth of information on knitting lace from charts, how to properly swatch in…

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The Allium Collection: ALLIUM + official pattern release!

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on July 15, 2013October 8, 2020

Today is the day! The release of the full Allium Collection as individual .pdf downloads for your knitting enjoyment. In honor of the release, we’re delighted to present the final pattern in the collection, aptly named Allium. The name for this beautiful shawl informed the naming of the rest of the designs, so we thought…

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The Allium Collection: URSA

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on July 13, 2013October 8, 2020

With just two days left until the release, we’re delighted to finish sharing our collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Today and tomorrow, we’ll feature the last 2 of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns…

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The Allium Collection: UMBREL

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on July 4, 2013October 8, 2020

Continuing our featured collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next two weeks, we’ll continue highlighting the rest of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you favorite Fibre Company…

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The Allium Collection: SHALLOT

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on July 2, 2013October 8, 2020

We’re proud to continue sharing our collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next two weeks, we’ll continue highlighting the rest of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you…

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The Allium Collection: TWINLEAF

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on June 26, 2013October 8, 2020

We’re proud to continue sharing our collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting each of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you favorite Fibre…

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The Allium Collection: ROSEUM

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on June 24, 2013October 8, 2020

We’re proud to continue sharing our collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting each of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you favorite…

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The Allium Collection: LILLYDALE

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on June 22, 2013October 8, 2020

We’re proud to continue sharing our collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting each of the 8 patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you favorite…

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Introducing…The Allium Collection: CEPA

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on June 20, 2013October 8, 2020

We’re proud to announce a wonderful collaboration with Grace Anna Farrow, The ALLIUM COLLECTION: 8 original shawl designs featuring Meadow. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting each of the patterns in preparation for the full release on July 15th. Each pattern will be available as individual patterns via Ravelry, or you favorite Fibre…

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New For Sale Pattern: Maude

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on February 14, 2013October 8, 2020

Designed by Courtney Kelley, Maude is a gourgeous shawl knit out of Acadia. Knit from side to side in a bias stitch with attached lace edge, the stitch pattern in Maude was inspired by antique cane chairs. True to Kelbourne Woolens fashion, the combination of vintage inspiration with modern styling and yarn makes for a…

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