So many options
This week brought some rainy weather and we found ourselves throwing on shop samples to stay warm. You know what that means, Sweater Weather is here! And we have some […]
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Felix-along with us!
When we shared last week’s blog post with Amy, she let us in on the exciting news that a Cardigan version of her Felix sweater was in the works. And […]
Has Amy just published your next knit?
Our friend Amy Christoffers published a lovely new pullover this week that we’d like to bring to your attention. This is Paper Birch. It is a raglan pullover worked from […]
Whitby – 271
Designed by Cap Sease
The seaside towns along the east coast of Yorkshire were noted for their elaborately decorated fishermen’s sweaters. The pattern stitch on this pullover originated in Whitby, one of these towns.
Shown in Ancho Lana
Intermediate Knitting
Snowy Woods Sweater – 273
Designed by Cap Sease
This pullover recalls the designs of the early 20th Century Bohus Stickning knitting collective of Sweden. The interplay of brown, black and grey with the white reminded Cap of woodlands on an early winter’s day.
Shown in MC: Sterling, CC: Luminosity, Moonshadow, Antique Brass Sylvan Spirit
Intermediate Knitting
All in a Row – 276
Designed by Cap Sease
Based on a Norwegian ski sweater, the geometric pattern on this pullover creates a stylized design. Alpaca Elegance produces a lightweight, yet comfortably warm, sweater that you can wear for any occasion.
Shown in MC: Roobois, CC: Dark Roast Alpaca Elegance
Intermediate Knitting
Knit, frog, re-do
One of the wonderful things about knitting is how forgiving it can be. When we find a mistake we can work back, tinking or frogging larger sections to rework, when […]
Show and tell
Our dear friend John Crane is always up to something interesting. His fiber interests range from traditional Gansey knitting, to natural dyeing techniques. His visits to our Mill are always […]
Lighten up
Temperatures this past week have had us all seeking out bodies of water to submerse ourselves in up to our eyes; pools, streams, lakes, rivers, anything to cool us down. […]
A gorgeous sweater – two ways
Many of us identify as either a cardigan person or a pullover person. We like what we like. Our friend Thea Colman (aka Babycocktails) has taken that into consideration and […]
Released this week…
We’d like to introduce you to a perfect layering piece that will be a fun summer project! Carley is a cardigan vest designed by Elizabeth Smith, that drapes over the […]
Retrospective
Today marks the 96th International Cooperative day, so we thought we’d look back on the history of the Spinnery. Our origin story is one of thoughtful intentions made real through […]