This week, our Raverly friend Irene returned to our Mill shop to share a shawl with us that is fresh off her needles. Andromaque is a slipped stitch triangle shawl […]
Spinnery News
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. […]
All that beautiful color!
Our Mill is small and our space is limited. As visitors move through our production floor on one of our tours, they often ask, “Where do you dye your yarns?” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new look at an old friend or two
Thea Colman (aka Baby Cocktails) let us know that she’s updated her very popular Tanqueray pattern this week. This lovely pullover design was originally released in 2013 and knit up […]
Sheep and goats and bees, oh my!
The work crew at the Spinnery has grown dramatically this week, thanks to some four legged and winged helpers that are now in residence behind the Mill. Our carder and […]
Hop in for a Madder Trunk Show next month
Over the past several months, we’ve offered a few reminders about the I-91 Shop Hop, hoping that it will make it on to your calendar. This week we have an […]