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
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: Silver, CC: Luminosity, Moonshadow, Antique Brass Sylvan Spirit
Intermediate Knitting
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
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Designed by Maureen Clark
For some, colder temperatures trigger a seasonal instinct to move towards warmer areas. Here in Vermont, we typically start adding layers of wool for extra warmth. This beanie style hat decorated with off-set slip stitch motifs that mimic overhead migratory flocks, is the perfect solution to keep you cozy no matter where your travels take you.
Pictured in Blizzard, Coral Bell, Blueberry, Raspberry and Day Lily Mountain Mohair (a Mini Bundle)
Intermediate Knitting
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