To those who work at Green Mountain Spinnery, it seems like we have been working on Weekend Wool for a long while. It is very exciting to hear the reactions… Continue reading
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Composing a Color
There are several ways to get color on yarn. The most obvious is to dye the yarn after it is spun. The Spinnery does do this with several of its… Continue reading
Indulging in 2013!
We hope your New Year has gotten off on the right foot! Many people look for ways to re-energize and renew their spirit in January after excitement of the holidays… Continue reading
Tucking In 2012
What a year it has been! Here at the Green Mountain Spinnery we are under a blanket of fresh snow and enjoying the calm and quiet that comes between the… Continue reading
Meet the Designer, Eric Robinson
Today we would like to introduce another very busy member of the Spinnery Cooperative. “Eric” Robinson (still known as Judy to her family) is responsible for many different areas at… Continue reading
Spotlight on Capricorn Yarn
Capricorn, our beautiful bulky weight yarn, is the result of an effort to find a wider use for an often overlooked ingredient: the fleece of mature angora goats. Like humans,… Continue reading
Eucalan & Green Mountain Spinnery
The goals of Green Mountain Spinnery are simple: to create yarns of the highest quality, to help sustain regional sheep farming, and to develop environmentally sound ways to process natural… Continue reading
Go Team!
Do you root for the home team or are you a lone fan in enemy territory? The broad color palette of Green Mountain Spinnery yarns can help you show your… Continue reading
November Knits Blog Tour: Market Jacket & Thayer Street
What comes to mind when you think of fall? At The Spinnery, in Putney, VT, we think of leaf-peeping in early October, hiking with great views in great… Continue reading
Early Fall Pattern Round Up & Inspiration!
Wool season approaches! While the days have been pleasant, when the sun sets, you can feel the hint of a chill in the air. It is refreshing and makes many… Continue reading
Meet the Designer, Maureen Clark
Like most Spinnery Cooperative members, Maureen Clark does a variety of jobs. She is in charge of our shipping and inventory systems, assists with our 1916 carding machine, works with… Continue reading
Spotlight on Cotton Comfort
Wool, like all the animal protein fibers, has the natural ability to retain heat. This makes it a natural choice for cold weather garments and accessories. When the weather turns… Continue reading