An Instagram giveaway!
We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support that we’ve received from friends and customers who have been reaching out to check in, to wish us well and treat… Continue reading
Search Results for: Yarn Over
Therapeutic knitting
Keeping one’s equanimity has been difficult this week, and it’s never been more important. Whether you are sheltering in place, practising a self-quarantine, or keeping a generous social distance; it feels like a good time to find solace in your stitches, so that we can best support our communities from that full-hearted place that knitting can help us find.
We have released a new pattern this week that we hope will keep your fingers busy, your mind engaged on the pleasant work of crafting something useful and beautiful. Introducing, Bunny Hill designed for us by Sandi Rosner.
Bunny Hill – 287
Designed by Sandi Rosner
Learning how to do something new is tricky at any age. Starting to ski on a gentle slope takes some of the fear of failing (and falling) out of the equation. This top-down pullover’s repetitive motif provides recurring rows of stranded color work that can act as a similar form of training. Practice eventually makes perfect. We simply need to be willing to try.
Shown in White Simply Fine and Woodsmoke, Fresh Cut Grass, Dessert, and Summers Day Simply Fine Skinnies
Intermediate Knitting
Fall Waves Hat & Mitts – 284
Designed by Rachel Stecker
When temperatures vary widely between daytime highs and nighttime lows, having a lightweight set of a hat and mitts can keep you comfortable at any time, regardless of the weather. This quickly knit set will have you surfing through any such climate waves in comfort and style.
Shown with Mean Mr. Mustard and Atlantis Mewesic
Intermediate Knitting
Old friends
Even though Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring earlier this month, our forecast has been full of ice, snow and rain this week. While we wait out the inclement weather… Continue reading
Baby, it’s cold outside!
We have a snugly warm Nordic inspired sweater pattern to share with you, that is just what we want to be wearing while temperatures hover below freezing. We introduced this… Continue reading
Soon to be released
As you may have seen on Instagram, a new issue of By Hand Serial is due to be released later this month and it focuses on our neck of the… Continue reading
Terry’s Sweater – 285
Designed by Elinor Redmond
This sweater is based on a 60+ year old sweater from Norway. Created for the designer’s brother, this pullover was an instant favorite! It is knit from the bottom up in the round, joining the sleeves at the underarms. The decreases in the yoke occur between the rows of pattern. The bottom hem is flat, folded double with a purl row at the fold.
Shown in Midnight Blue, Claret and Blizzard Mountain Mohair
Intermediate Knitting
Dominique Tuck socks – 272
Designed by Maureen Clark
Top-Down Construction
These socks are named for the current steward of the Catskill Merino Sheep farm. These top-down socks can be worked with your choice of length, and can even be worn inside out! Maureen has crafted a modified tuck stitch texture that looks as attractive on the wrong side as it does on the right side.
Shown in MC: Grey Forest, CC: Catskill Merino 2-ply Fingering
Intermediate Knitting
Jill’s Boots – 275
Designed by Kate Salomon
Spinning and dying yarn can be a gloriously messy business. A sturdy pair of work boots is essential, and there is no reason not to dress them up. These top-down stranded leg warmers were inspired by Jill Draper’s fabulous retro fashion aesthetic and knit up with two yarns that feature New-England sourced fiber. We hope that they add a bit of warmth and gorgeous color to your autumn wardrobe.
Intermediate Knitting
Nezinscot River Hat & Mitts – 278
Designed by Larisa Demos
The Nezinscot River flows through the property of the Neziscot Farm, in Turner Me. Where Gloria and Gregg run a farm, that also includes a Café and Coffee Shop, a bakery, a fromagerie, as well as a yarn and fiber studio. The seeded chevrons on the hat and mitts resemble the movements of the river, and would be the perfect accessories to keep you warm, but your fingertips free to enjoy the baked goods, coffee and yarn available to enjoy during a visit to the farm.
Pictured in MC: 1 skein undyed Nezinscot Worsted Weight Yarn, CC: BLueberry Mountain Mohair
Stansfield- 281
Designed by Cap Sease
Our Stansfield Vest harkens back to Vermont’s agricultural past when practical knitwear needed to transition from town to field and back. The rugged texture of this lightweight layering piece is created with a simple repetition of knits and purls, rendering a lofty fabric that is an instant classic.
Shown in Plateada Lana
Intermediate Knitting