Designed by Cap Sease
Raggedy Ann is an iconic character initially created in 1915 as a doll, and introduced to the public in the 1918 book: Raggedy Ann Stories. Her brother Raggedy Andy was popularized a couple of years later in a sequel; and their adventures have charmed children ever since. This cheerful pullover, worked from side to side, appeals to boys and girls alike. The play of color created by working with Spinnery Ragg-Time yarn creates bright multi-hued stripes that can include every color in the paintbox!
Pictured in Denim Cotton Comfort and Jellyroll Ragg-Time (on the left) and Yarrow Cotton Comfort and Holiday Ragg-Time (on the right)
Vermont is a destination location, especially at this time of year. “Leaf Peepers” and maple enthusiasts head our way to enjoy long walks to enjoy the foliage, and scuff through… Continue reading
Designed by Maureen Clark
Our favorite scarves are voluminous to wrap up into and have no “wrong” side to complicate styling; and our preferred patterns look more complex than they are to make. This woolen scarf is made doubly warm by being two-sided (a trick easily accomplished not with double knitting, but by working in the round and blocking flat). And it features two-color stranded knitting made more sophisticated thanks to the variegation in the Ragg-Time yarn used as the main color. Finished with a crocheted fringe edge, this scarf doesn’t take itself as seriously as it will be able to keep you warm.
Shown in MC: Bessie Ragg-Time and CC: Grey New Mexico Organic
Intermediate Knitting
Designed by Maureen Clark
This cropped pullover modernizes the classic Aran sweater with some contemporary styling ideas. When worked in a lighter weight yarn for a more fluid fabric, and designed with a fun up to date length, this sweater is transformed from a Fishermens’ knit into a more relevant garment that may become your new classic.
Shown in White New Mexico Organic
Intermediate Knitting
Marly Bird’s interview with Larisa is now available on Youtube! You can watch our favorite Yarn Thing Podcast episode any time you like. We recommend having a project in hand… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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
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
