Winter – the time for the bustle of the holidays and speedy knitting of gifts, followed by a more peaceful pause to relax, contemplate the turn of the year, and perhaps start some well-deserved “selfish” knitting for ourselves. Brooklyn Tweed’s Winter 17 collection provides plenty of opportunities for both, with an assortment of quick-knitting accessories and cozy… Read More »
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Brooklyn Tweed Fall 16 Collection: His and Hers
Just in time for sweater season, Brooklyn Tweed knocks it out of the park with their Fall 16 collection, an amazing assortment of pullovers and cardigans (plus a hat) designed for both men and women and inspired by traditional menswear tailoring. You’ll find no shapeless one-size-fits-some sweaters here – each design is thoughtfully rendered in both a men’s and a… Read More »
BT Ganseys Collection
Brooklyn Tweed’s newly released BT Ganseys collection is nothing but timeless simplicity. The eight sweaters and hats included in the collection are inspired by the tradition of Gansey fisherman sweaters of the British Isles. Historically, these sweaters were knit at a dense gauge to protect the wearer from the harsh winds and salt air that… Read More »
Week Wound Up – February 19
Greeting from space! Here’s what has been happening around the shop this week and upcoming classes and events. In Case You Missed It – Other Arrivals Take Heart books by Fiona Alice have returned! Brooklyn Tweed Loft, Shelter and Quarry have been fully restocked! Manos del Uruguay Maxima has been fully restocked! Events The Bristol… Read More »
Wool People 8
Brooklyn Tweed launched their newest collection Wool People 8 just in time for the transition from fall into winter. This time out, the collection reflects a modern rustic vibe. As Jared Flood put it, I asked for garments and accessories that contributors envisioned for this cabin-friendly daydream. We focused on seamless construction and modern shapes that could be… Read More »
Found on Ravelry
We all know that you can easily spend endless hours pouring over the patterns on Ravelry trying to decide what to knit or crochet next. One of the best perks of working at a yarn shop, in my humble opinion, is that this time spent can be considered “research.” So, we’ve gathered some of the… Read More »
Beltway Bulky Series: Virginia and Maryland
Materials: US 35 straight needles A darning needle For Virginia (scarf): 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Company Beltway Bulky and equal yardage of Neighborhood Fiber Company Loft in a matching colorway (1 skein is more than sufficient for both projects), and 3 yds of matching ribbon cut into 6 inch pieces. For Maryland (cowl): 1 skein… Read More »
Wool People 6
It’s cold outside! We need sweaters! Wool People 6 to the rescue! Jared Flood says: Wool People 6 is a perfect collection for late fall that focuses on cozy, intuitive-to-work sweaters. This time around, I asked the designers to think especially about the knitting process as they were generating their ideas. I was delighted to see… Read More »
Wool People 5
The cool weather we’ve had this spring has been great for knitting – and spring just got a whole lot cooler with the release of Wool People 5. Jared Flood says: Back in August when I began mapping out the concepts and art direction for this collection, I thought it would be fun to do… Read More »
Wool People 4
The holidays have drawn to a close (did you finish all of your holiday knitting yet?), some of us have taken down our decorations, and it’s time for some selfish knitting! The fine folks at Brooklyn Tweed have provided inspiration as always with the newest edition of Wool People, and now that we’re not all madly… Read More »
Brooklyn Tweed Fall 2012 Collection
This morning Brooklyn Tweed released their newest pattern collection, which is timed nicely with the arrival of 15 new colors of SHELTER (already at the store!) You can view the entire collection here. Here is a quick preview of the collection, with a few of our favorites! Burr – knitted jacket with shawl color Uses… Read More »
When friends go overboard: most amazing knitted gift on earth
I don’t know how many of you get to see knitted and crocheted items from various people every single day…but I do. It is one of the most wonderful things about having a shop. Every day, someone brings in an amazing creation. And “amazing,” I suppose, is relative. Seeing a brand new knitter leave with… Read More »
Wool People 3
We are really excited to see the latest Wool People from the team over at Brooklyn Tweed. The paper patterns won’t arrive in the shop for a couple more weeks, but you can already grab digital copies online! There are 17 designs in the collection, and here are my favorites – all of which can… Read More »
Port Elizabeth Cowl
We’re so excited to share our newest free blog pattern with our space cadets! The Port Elizabeth cowl was created for fibre space™ by one of our favorite designers, the very talented Ann Weaver (who is a genius with color!) This color-blocked cowl lets you play with your favorite Brooklyn Tweed LOFT colors in a… Read More »
M is for Mom
Take the time to celebrate the mothers in your life this Mother’s Day, May 13th. And if you’re a mom, start writing your wish list–we keep them on file at the shop! There are many ways to translate your love of yarn into a beautiful gift to honor the women most important to you. Knitted… Read More »