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Winter woolens

As temperatures start to drop and days become shorter, we find ourselves drawn to working on projects that will take a bit more time.  The prospect of sitting quietly with… Continue reading

Hot off the presses

Our friend Cap Sease has done it again! Her most recent book is one that you’ll definitely want to add to your personal library.  Knitter’s Know-How includes 127 techniques that… Continue reading

Vermont’s Sheep and Wool

In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be setting up shop in Tunbridge, Vermont for the annual Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival. For the second year running, we’ll be organizing the… Continue reading

Cowl Up – 217

Designed by Maureen Clark

This cozy cowl is worked in Tunisian crochet with a big hook and bulky yarn. It creates a lofty cowl in just a few hours of crafting, that you can curl up with on any cold winter day!

Pictured in White Capricorn

Easy Knitting

Corrie – 216

Designed by Maureen Clark

Maureen fell in love with corrugated ribbing years ago watching a Meg Swanson video on Fair Isle sweaters. She’s used it in many of her own sweaters on the cuffs and hem, but she wanted to give it more attention. So why not put it front and center! We hope you will enjoy knitting it and explore some new color combinations.

Pictured in Evergreen, Mean Mr. Mustard, Atlantis and Diamonds and Rust Mewesic

Hatteras Cardigan – 213

Designed by Kate Salomon

The Outer Banks of North Carolina are a magical place; soft sand dunes flow into warm water and gentle ocean breezes cool even the warmest summer day.  This light weight cardigan provides the perfect protection against the evening chill when you take one last walk along the water at sunset.  This sweater skims along your curves just as the graceful pelicans glide along the curl of a wave.  It’s soft woolen fabric will stretch along with you providing a close and flattering fit that never feels bulky.

Pictured in Gris Sock Art Lana

Guilford Shawl – 214

Designed by Cap Sease

This simple shawl is worked from side to side, making the garter ridges vertical rather than horizontal to contrast nicely with the lace border. The lace border is worked as you go along, so there are no seams and nothing to be added.

Pictured in Variegated Simply Fine

Easy Knitting

Jordache Shawl – 212

Designed by Maureen Clark

Maureen designed this simple shawl to match the ebb and flow of the this long gradient yarn, reminiscent of the colors of the ocean. Using three skeins of ever so slightly darker shades of one color. This shawl is a wonderful accessory for cooler summer evenings.

Pictured in Dungarees- Sock Art Lana Gradient Bundle

Easy Knitting

Route 5 Cowl and Wrist Warmers – 208

Designed by Larisa Demos

Larisa’s commute to and from the Spinnery takes her along Route 5, one of the prettiest roads in New England. She designed this cozy set to recreate the twists and turns of the river along her drive. Have fun playing with your favorite color combinations or make a Hudson Bay inspired cowl like hers!

Pictured in Blizzard and 5 assorted Mountain Mohair Mini skeins.

Mini Mitts – 207

Designed by Cap Sease

These mitts are a fun way to keep your hands warm and your fingers free.  If you have small amounts of Mountain Mohair in your stash, you can use them to make these garter stitch striped mitts even more colorful.

If you want matching mitts, you’ll need more of the main color.

Pictured in Rhododendron and Wintergreen Mountain Mohair Mini skeins.

Beinecke Cowl – 205

Designed by Cap Sease

The Beinecke Library is a landmark on the Yale University campus where Cap has worked for many years. The famous facade and the stacks inside inspired the textured and lacy block stitch pattern of this infinity cowl. This easy cowl will keep you warm and stylish during the winter months. You can make the cowl longer or shorter by adding or subtracting pattern repeats.

Pictured in Sterling Sylvan Spirit