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


Sanderling- 277

Designed by Cap Sease

A Sanderling is one of many small shore birds with a delicate gait that leaves mesmerizing patterns in wet sand. This classic crew neck cardigan features an easily worked lace pattern that is reminiscent of these tracks.

Shown in Partridgeberry Mountain Mohair

Intermediate Knitting


Planning your holiday weekend

Thanksgiving Weekend is Putney Craft Tour Weekend, and we’ll be celebrating our 41st Anniversary Year!  This Open Studio event has been designated one of Vermont’s Top Ten Winter Events.  You don’t… Continue reading