Designed by Kate Salomon
This classically simple top can keep you as cool as a cucumber sandwich at high tea when worked up with Spinnery fingering weight wool which breathes in the summer heat. The raglan sleeve tee features a graphic design as bold as a coat of arms; but when worked with low contrast colors, it reads as delicately as Queen Anne’s lace.
Pictured in MC: Plateada, CC: Playa Lana
Intermediate Knitting
Kate’s favorite felted slipper pattern is the classic 19 row Duffers Revisited designed by Mindie Tallack. This quick knit design has instructions for 6 adult sizes and variations for standard,… Continue reading
Designed by Maureen Clark
The versatility of this classic top-down v-neck sweater may mean that you want to make more than one. When imagined as a blank slate, it can feature a few bold stripes as pictured, overall stripes or a solid color of your choice. The length of the body and sleeves can be adjusted to your preference, making this pullover a perfect fit for anybody.
Pictured in Blue Bayou, Purple Rain, Passionate Kisses, and Brick House Mewesic
Intermediate Knitting
Designed by Cap Sease
Bring a touch of royal drama to your wardrobe with our lightweight cardigan that is perfect for summer layering. The delicate diamond brocade texture of the slimming central panels and along the sleeve references the elaborate fabrics fashionable during England’s Golden Age. By adding buttons only at the top of the button band, you can affect a flattering A-line silhouette that brings a regal grace to any ensemble.
Pictured in Bahia Lana
Intermediate Knitting
Eight local yarn shops located along I-91 from New Haven, CT to Putney, VT have teamed up to bring you a terrific yarn crawl full of fun, prizes, and plenty… Continue reading
We hope that you’ve enjoyed looking through the collection of accessory patterns that we designed over the past decade to feature our Simply Fine yarn, in our previous blog post. We’d like to continue the story, and share a bit more with you.
Over a decade ago, we first created Simply Fine yarn to provide a lighter weight single-ply sibling to our deliciously soft and minimally processed Green Mountain Green Yarn. These yarns include a blend of 60% Fine Western Wool and 40% Kid Mohair, two of the softest and most luxurious fibers we spin here at the Mill.
We offered the fingering weight yarn in the same three undyed natural shades as our Green Mountain Green: Dark, Variegated and White. As a demand for beautiful hand-painted skeins grew, we asked our friend Melissa Johnson to hand dye our creamy white skeins. She worked her magic in mini batches of 4-6 skeins at a time, and every skein was a work of art.
Designed by Maureen Clark
Scarlet is an intense shade of red. It brings to mind a bold lip, and an association with the iconic leading lady with a flair for upcycling window treatments, tassels and all. This shawl invites you to become the striking star of your own drama with lush volume that rests lightly on the shoulders. Sweep yourself up in color, lace and texture ornamented with optional tassels that can steal the scene.
Shown with Wood Smoke, Pick Your Own, Deep Sleep Simply Fine Skinnies
Intermediate Knitting
We recently finished a brand new batch of Grey Vermont Organic yarn, giving us an opportunity to begin working with a new organic fiber source! Last year, Shona started Flying… Continue reading
Thea Colman’s newest pattern is remarkable in several ways. We’d like to introduce you to Wild Mountain Thyme, and tell you all about it.
The sweater is a top down tee with an elegant diamond motif featured along the yoke. Intentionally placed yarnovers add subtle detail around the colorwork, and the fit is loose and boxy. Sleeves and body are short, but the silhouette is easily modified. Notes are in the pattern to alter as desired. By trying your garment on as you create it, you can ensure a perfect fit!
Designed by Maureen Clark
This accessory set embraces the wearer with warmth and soft comfort, much like a Grandmother’s hug. This cowl and hat feature six contrasting colors, each worked in a unique simple lace texture; making it almost like a wearable quilt of thoughtful care.
Shown with Wood Smoke, Pick Your Own, Summer Day, Fresh Cut Grass, Golden Hour, Dessert Simply Fine Skinnies
Intermediate Knitting
Designed by Cap Sease
Here in Vermont, many of us rely on wood stoves for our winter heat. Properly aged and dried firewood makes the best fuel, so we take care to form our stacks with a rustic beauty that ensures good airflow. The easily created textured stitches of this throw remind us of a well-formed season’s worth of warmth. This cozy throw will make you as toasty as a roaring wood fire.
Pictured in Grey Capricorn