Designed by Idabelle Hegemann
Top-Down Construction
This classic pattern was one of the Spinnery’s first, originally published in the 1980’s. It has been warming toes for decades. In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we’ve updated it to include expanded sizing that can work for the entire family, and we’ve made the instructions a bit more approachable for less experienced knitters. We are confident that these socks will be as hardwearing and hard working as our scrappy cooperative.
Pictured in Limited Edition yarns: Avocado, Grey and White
Intermediate Knitting
Designed by Kate Salomon
How can a cozy lace shawl wrap you in comforting warmth and not restrict your mobility? When it is a vest to be popped over your head. This delicate layering piece will rest squarely on your shoulders and
surround you with warmth that won’t come unmoored as you move through your day.
Pictured in Dark Maine Organic
Intermediate Knitting
Designed by Maureen Clark
When Autumn colors fade into Winter’s monochromatic landscape, we yearn to linger near the fireplace and snuggle into extra layers. This lushly textured, garter stitch crescent shawl is created with the soft undyed neutrals of the Spinnery’s most comforting yarn. Let it embrace you in the cool tones of a Vermont Winter and the warmth of a hearth.
Shown with White, Variegated and Dark Green Mountain Green
Intermediate Knitting
Designed by Cap Sease
Traveler’s Joy is one of the common names for Clematis, a lovely climbing vine from the buttercup family that bursts with bold colorful blossoms. This textured cowl that is as pretty as a bloom, has a fabric that looks equally appealing on either side, so there is no wrong way to wrap up into its warmth. This little accessory can provide a smart traveler with the comforting touch of home, no matter where the road ahead leads.
Shown with Touch of Grey Mewesic, Waller Ragg-Time
Intermediate Knitting
Designed by Kate Salomon
This classically simple top can keep you as cool as a cucumber sandwich at high tea when worked up with Spinnery fingering weight wool which breathes in the summer heat. The raglan sleeve tee features a graphic design as bold as a coat of arms; but when worked with low contrast colors, it reads as delicately as Queen Anne’s lace.
Pictured in MC: Plateada, CC: Playa Lana
Intermediate Knitting
Kate’s favorite felted slipper pattern is the classic 19 row Duffers Revisited designed by Mindie Tallack. This quick knit design has instructions for 6 adult sizes and variations for standard,… Continue reading
Designed by Maureen Clark
The versatility of this classic top-down v-neck sweater may mean that you want to make more than one. When imagined as a blank slate, it can feature a few bold stripes as pictured, overall stripes or a solid color of your choice. The length of the body and sleeves can be adjusted to your preference, making this pullover a perfect fit for anybody.
Pictured in Blue Bayou, Purple Rain, Passionate Kisses, and Brick House Mewesic
Intermediate Knitting
Designed by Cap Sease
Bring a touch of royal drama to your wardrobe with our lightweight cardigan that is perfect for summer layering. The delicate diamond brocade texture of the slimming central panels and along the sleeve references the elaborate fabrics fashionable during England’s Golden Age. By adding buttons only at the top of the button band, you can affect a flattering A-line silhouette that brings a regal grace to any ensemble.
Pictured in Bahia Lana
Intermediate Knitting
Eight local yarn shops located along I-91 from New Haven, CT to Putney, VT have teamed up to bring you a terrific yarn crawl full of fun, prizes, and plenty… Continue reading
We hope that you’ve enjoyed looking through the collection of accessory patterns that we designed over the past decade to feature our Simply Fine yarn, in our previous blog post. We’d like to continue the story, and share a bit more with you.
Over a decade ago, we first created Simply Fine yarn to provide a lighter weight single-ply sibling to our deliciously soft and minimally processed Green Mountain Green Yarn. These yarns include a blend of 60% Fine Western Wool and 40% Kid Mohair, two of the softest and most luxurious fibers we spin here at the Mill.
We offered the fingering weight yarn in the same three undyed natural shades as our Green Mountain Green: Dark, Variegated and White. As a demand for beautiful hand-painted skeins grew, we asked our friend Melissa Johnson to hand dye our creamy white skeins. She worked her magic in mini batches of 4-6 skeins at a time, and every skein was a work of art.
Designed by Maureen Clark
Scarlet is an intense shade of red. It brings to mind a bold lip, and an association with the iconic leading lady with a flair for upcycling window treatments, tassels and all. This shawl invites you to become the striking star of your own drama with lush volume that rests lightly on the shoulders. Sweep yourself up in color, lace and texture ornamented with optional tassels that can steal the scene.
Shown with Wood Smoke, Pick Your Own, Deep Sleep Simply Fine Skinnies
Intermediate Knitting
