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: Silver, 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… Continue reading


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… Continue reading


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. … Continue reading


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… Continue reading


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… Continue reading


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… Continue reading


Migrating – 269A

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


Follow the flock!

Knitters, crocheters, weavers and crafters of all kinds will be migrating north and south along the I-91 corridor between Connecticut and Vermont this weekend for the I-91 Shop Hop.  Our… Continue reading


Heat beating project options

Summer is a perfect time to work on smaller projects.  When temperatures or humidity levels climb high enough to make larger wool projects on your lap an unappealing prospect, consider… Continue reading