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
We recently finished a brand new batch of Grey Vermont Organic yarn, giving us an opportunity to begin working with a new organic fiber source! Last year, Shona started Flying […]
Thea Colman’s newest pattern is remarkable in several ways. We’d like to introduce you to Wild Mountain Thyme, and tell you all about it.
The sweater is a top down tee with an elegant diamond motif featured along the yoke. Intentionally placed yarnovers add subtle detail around the colorwork, and the fit is loose and boxy. Sleeves and body are short, but the silhouette is easily modified. Notes are in the pattern to alter as desired. By trying your garment on as you create it, you can ensure a perfect fit!
Designed by Maureen Clark
This accessory set embraces the wearer with warmth and soft comfort, much like a Grandmother’s hug. This cowl and hat feature six contrasting colors, each worked in a unique simple lace texture; making it almost like a wearable quilt of thoughtful care.
Shown with Wood Smoke, Pick Your Own, Summer Day, Fresh Cut Grass, Golden Hour, Dessert Simply Fine Skinnies
Intermediate Knitting
Designed by Cap Sease
Here in Vermont, many of us rely on wood stoves for our winter heat. Properly aged and dried firewood makes the best fuel, so we take care to form our stacks with a rustic beauty that ensures good airflow. The easily created textured stitches of this throw remind us of a well-formed season’s worth of warmth. This cozy throw will make you as toasty as a roaring wood fire.
Pictured in Grey Capricorn
Designed by Cap Sease
Not too long ago, all clothing was handmade and built to last. Garments were well worn, passed down and shared between siblings as a growing family and growing bodies required. This timeless unisex ragg pullover is designed to be shared with sizing to include any member of the family. We expect that this hand knit will become a fast favorite and that you may need to make more than one!
Pictured in Winter Beech Cotton Comfort
Elizabeth Doherty released her newest pullover pattern this week, Sian. It is a top-down slipped stitch sweater that is a dream to knit and wear.
This design, and the slipped stitch texturing that is featured in it were inspired by a trip to Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Each of the stitch motifs reflect a different aspect of that landscape, including the waves, walls, flocks of sheep and little stone huts of the islands. Her pattern calls for a DK weight wooly wool that will allow that design to pop with clarity and retain comfortable elasticity.
The dozen patterns that comprise the At the Spinnery collection are classically appealing and have been very popular since our book was first published. Many friends expressed an interest in […]
Tomorrow night on Zoom, we will be sharing a special collection of Thea Colman’s patterns with the Vogue Live attendees who tune in! There is still time for you to […]
We have much to be thankful for as this tumultuous year draws to a close. Thanks to your continued support, our Mill is open and running safely and smoothly. We […]