It is no secret that we have been fans of stranded colorwork for years and years – some of our first published colorwork designs were back in 2007, before Kelbourne Woolens was even founded! Coincidentally, they were in Manos del Uruguay, who we just worked with on our Collaboration Collection! Colorwork can take many forms,…
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December Andorra Love: Published Designs
Time for some more Andorra love! Today I wanted to showcase some lovely designs published over the last two years. Paule Lemieux from Canadian yarn shop La vie laine de Rimouski designed Shawl Moira, an homage to Moira from Schitts Creek, and we love the stripes in ink black and snow white paired with the…
The Knitter: Florin by Meghan Kelly
The Knitter #142 was released this month, and the issue includes a lovely feature on Meghan Kelly, and an original design by her, Florin, a sporty and feminine pullover in Scout! From the issue: Perfect for autumnal days, this cosy sweater by Meghan Kelly has an understated elegance. Subtle details include an eyelet pattern on…
Introducing The Andorra Collection!
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…
November Featured Finds Round-Up
For the last year and a half, we’ve been sending out a weekly newsletter, Featured Finds, where we share little tidbits from around the world that we find interesting. The topics range far and wide, and are guaranteed to be interesting, educational, or thought provoking. Once a month, we’ll be sharing the top ten highlights…
An Interview With Pamela Wynne
As I mentioned a bit ago, Pamela Wynne Butler published an ebook, Handsome: Man Sweaters for Every Body, a collection of patterns (Abram, Elliot, Jerry, Kale, Robert, Rushaan), designed with a wide range of body types and fit options. I wanted to hear more about Pam’s motivation behind the collection and how her approach and work has evolved in the years since…
KW Style It: Bibbe For Any Occasion
Bibbe by Meghan Kelly has definitely been the runaway hit from The Pop Collection. A casual turtleneck sweater meant to be worn with a large amount of ease, the sweater is designed to be comfortable and flattering to a wide variety of body types. When planning the styling for The Pop Collection, we wanted to…
An Interview With: Laura Chau
I asked Laura Chau if she would be willing to answer some questions for me in conjunction with the release of four piece pattern collection, the Laura Chau Collection, and she said yes! Read her answers below for more insight into her thoughts on the big changes in the industry over the years, design process, and…
Designer Feature: The Fell Garth Collection
As mentioned yesterday, The Fibre Co. released a new yarn, Arranmore Light. The Fibre Co. also put together a collection of designs for fall, Fell Garth II. There are seven designs in the collection that feature Arranmore Light: TOP: L/ Beckside by Linda Marveng R/ St. Bega Cowl and Mitts by Emma Welford MIDDLE: L/…
Introducing The Pop Collection!
We’re delighted to announce the release of The Pop Collection in conjunction with the release of The Fibre Co.’s new yarn, Arranmore Light! Six designs by the Kelbourne Woolens team with a retro pop vibe, The Pop Collection proves that it’s all in how you style it. Arranmore Light’s classic tweed texture truly can travel through time,…
An Interview With: Julie Weisenberger of Cocoknits
A few weeks back, Julie Weisenberger was gracious enough to send the office a few copies of her new book, The Cocoknits Sweater Workshop. After pouring through it one day at lunch, I wanted to know even more, so asked Julie if she would be willing to do an interview with me. She was kind enough…
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…
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…
#summerofbasics: Pattern Ideas In The Fibre Co. Terra
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Karen Templer is hosting a casual sew-knit-crochet-along entitled the Summer of Basics. (Check out the link to her post if you’re keen on more details about the whole thing.) I’m in the (very exciting for me….I really do love it!) swatching phase of planning my projects. I’m still…
As Seen On Instagram: #kelbournewoolens
I have an Instagram themed Business Sense post I’ll be sharing tomorrow, so I thought I would take a minute to showcase some of the lovely photos users have posted with the hashtag #kelbournewoolens. ROW 1 / • Lisa Downing recently took the train with her classic Fringe Field bag working on The Fibre Co. Arranmore…
Knitter Projects: A Few Lovelies in Luma
Spring has sprung here in Philadelphia, and Luma is the perfect yarn for seasonal transitions. I took some time yesterday to browse Ravelry for some projects featuring Luma and I was not disappointed! Top Row:Knitvsread is working on River by Sylvia McFadden knit in Blanca and Aizome.Bennett Creek by Kate Gagnon Osborn knit by Kehley in Ciel. Knitdeanna blocking…
KW BTS: Luma collection photoshoot
As a photographer, I love seeing how other photographers work and learning what was involved in getting ‘the shot’. As a result, I thought I would share some of the ‘secrets’ behind the scenes at the Luma Collection photoshoot. We chose the lovely shore town of Stone Harbor, NJ as our backdrop. Kate and I…
Knitter Projects: Karen’s Custom St. Brendan
Since I started working at Kelbourne Woolens, I’ve been introduced to so many talented knitters and designers. Kate pointed me in the direction of friend and blogger Karen Templer of Fringe Association, and I am now a huge fan! Today I am excited to share her take on Courtney’s St. Brendan sweater in the scrumptious Arranmore. …
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…
KW Style It: Bennett Creek
When I put together the styling for the Luma Collection photoshoot, I utilized the gorgeous landscape of the New Jersey shore, the casual style of the garments, and the multi-season wear of The Fibre Co. Luma as my inspiration. While all of the pieces look amazing in their beach environment, I wanted to play around…