Her oban cardigan has been very popular, and several have been knit with our weekend wool. Ive had this sweater in my queue since it came out last year. Where posh, top quality knitting bags are created one at a time in my small vermont studio. Contemporary and classic patterns wilson, margaret klein, green mountain spinnery cooperative on. Charlottes scarf pattern by charlotte quiggle ravelry.
Welcome to green mountain knitting bags, of vermont. Youll be able to see display models of vermont designer patterns knit in green mountain spinnery yarns. The green mountain spinnery knitting book by margaret klein wilson and the green mountain spinnery. The hardcover of the green mountain spinnery knitting book. Green mountain spinnery is a workerowned cooperative located in putney, vermont. I decided to get some green mountain spinnery yarn at vogue knitting live to make my own.
Green mountain spinnery we are a workerowned cooperative located in vermont that specializes in the manufacture of natural fiber yarns from new england and americangrown fibers. Our sylvan spirit makes a soft yarn with a satiny sheen. The green mountain spinnery located in putney, vermont is one of the very greenest yarn companies around. Olearia in green mountain spinnery, cotton comfort, navy. Hand knit double twist new england wool green mountain spinnery hat watchcap beanie cap. Green mountain spinnery natural fiber yarn a workerowned cooperative in putney, vermont. Green mountain spinnery yarn in the carding machine 1 of 3. Until now, green mountain spinnery yarns were primarily in the dk to worstedweight range, with yarns like mountain mohair and weekend wool. Green mountain spinnery cooperative valley alliance of worker.
These yarns are great for most projects, but if you want to knit socks or lace. Gorgeous knitting patterns designed by the green mountain spinnery of putney, vermont. Green mountain spinnery putney 2020 all you need to. Green mountain spinnery mountain mohair suggested substitutes. The green mountain spinnery knitting book patterns ravelry. The green mountain spinnery knitting book by margaret klein wilson and the green mountain spinnery patterns green mountain spinnery the green mountain spinnery knitting book viewing as a guest user. A production of knitting expert margaret klein wilson and the green mountain spinnery, the green mountain spinnery knitting book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Green mountain spinnery by margaret atkinson patterns green mountain spinnery green mountain spinnery. Im trying out the sleeve as swatch technique, but im not sure how much i like the color combo i. We love how this premium yarn is so easy to knit with. And unlike most knitting in the round, which starts by casting on a large. Get weight, yardage, yards per pound, fiber content, tension information and current suggested replacement options about this yarn at knit in nows yarn index. Since green mountain spinnerys founding in 1981 we have been designing and producing richly.
In their vintage mill in rural vermont the artisans at green mountain spinnery create 99 beautiful, touchable, wearable yarns. The book is, in part, about the green mountain spinnery, an innovative regional spinnery begun in 1981 in putney, vermont. Jan 7, 2016 since our founding in 1981 our goals remain unchanged. Yardage reflects total of all colors from smallest child size to largest adult and is in full skein amounts. The hand painted colors will overpower any extremely elaborate lace.
This inviting, lavishly illustrated book presents 30 of the most popular designs from the famous green mountain spinnery, a collective of highly creative knitters, designers, and craftspeople located in rural vermont, whose passion for natural fibers, colors, and. At the time, this was the first sweater i had knit with green mountain spinnerys mewesic yarn, which i had purchased at 40% off when heritage woolery closed. We are in the midst of production and you can see in this first of three videos how the baledyed fiber is blended. Stop in at green mountain spinnery in putney, vt today. Green mountain spinnery is also known for its commitment to sustainability and to supporting regional sheep farmers and organic practices, and, oh yesthey are also well known for their beautiful yarns. Berlin poncho pdf cable weave pullover pdf grace note revised chart a pdf for patterns purchased before february 2019. Green mountain spinnery mountain mohair fig tree yarns. Green mountain spinnery cotton comfort suggested substitutes. This single ply dk weight yarn combines 50% fine western wool50% tencel brand lyocell to bring out the best in each fiber. Green mountain spinnery mountain mohair must love yarn. Cotton comfort 80% fine wool20% organic cotton 2 oz. Contemporary and classic patterns by margaret klein wilson, green mountain. This inviting, lavishly illustrated book presents 30 of the most popular designs from the famous green mountain spinnery, a collective of highly creative knitters, designers, and craftspeople located in rural vermont, whose passion for natural fibers, colors, and designs is legendary.
Nov 17, 2003 this inviting, lavishly illustrated book presents 30 of the most popular designs from the famous green mountain spinnery, a collective of highly creative knitters, designers, and craftspeople located in rural vermont, whose passion for natural fibers, colors, and designs is legendary. In the knitters book of wool, clara parkes thoughtfully explores what makes wool so dynamic explaining how differences between breeds of sheep, components of the wool fibre, the classification and processing of wool and many other factors contribute to the finished yarn you hold in your hand. Contemporary and classic patterns collects under one cover thirty of the most popular knitting designs drawn from the famous green mountain spinnery of. We were treated to a tour of the spinnery with all the. Lyocell is marketed under the trade name tencel, and a natur. The green mountain spinnery knitting book green mountain spinnery. Green mountain spinnery sylvan spirit vineyard knitworks. And there is still almost an entire ball remaining. Designer lisa lloyd enjoys creating garments that are suited to all knitting abilities and wont go out of style. It is tightly wound in the skein but it softens and blooms beautifully when washed. Contemporary and classic patterns collects under one cover thirty of the most popular knitting designs drawn from the famous green mountain spinnery of vermont. Our yarns are created with vintage equipment in our mill in rural vermont. Posted by julia on august 25, 2012 were so excited to announce that we now carry two yarns from green mountain spinnery, a vermont company that makes yarn exclusively from u.
We are located at exit 4 off i91 across from the putney inn. When we first saw green mountain spinnery at tnna in june, we were taken by the cozylooking display of all their yarns. This store is known for its beautiful, handcrafted works of art. The shop also carries needles, knitting books, buttons and handmade gifts including lovely woven scarves, blankets, hats, and mittens. Hardcover published in november 2003 by countryman press. There are four colorway options offered in the book with separate color charts given for two. Welcome to green mountain spinnery natural fiber yarn a workerowned cooperative in putney, vermont. Vintage yarn index green mountain spinnery machine. Corrections and clarifications for 99 yarns and counting. Green mountain spinnery mewesic evergreen, mean mr. Beautiful fullcolor photographs, pattern charts, and schematics accompany detailed knitting instructions for appealing sweaters, vests, cardigans, childrens sweaters, and accessories. Jun 09, 2014 green mountain spinnery is making a new yarn to be released in september of 2014.
A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of or cant afford green mountain spinnery mountain mohair, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. The motifs are adapted from traditional turkish patterns found in professor kenan ozbels book knitted stockings from turkish villages. For many in the knitting world, the name green mountain spinnery is one to conjure with. More than 30 knitting patterns from americas most respected producer of organic, natural fiber yarns. As an avid knitter, i listen to podcasts about knitting, follow designers on instgram, and lust after popular yarns. Todays guest was eric from the green mountain spinnery, located in putney, vermont.
This is the childrens version of the rosemarys middlesized sweater. Once it became available as a standalone pattern, it jumped to the top of my queue. This information is from pages 20 and 2324 of the green mountain spinnery knitting book. Contemporary and classic patterns by margaret klein wilson 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. See more ideas about green mountain, green and vermont. Looking for a hat like the one that lucy wears in the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe led me to this pattern.
If you are ever in the area, swing by their location to tour the mill. Green mountain spinnery was founded in 1981 and several years ago became a workerowned cooperative when several employees became part owners. Contemporary and classic patterns by margaret klein wilson 20031101 at. Jul 25, 20 green mountain spinnery has collected for the first time 30 of their best loved contemporary and classic patterns including new designs exclusive to this book. In their vintage mill in rural vermont the artisans at green mountain spinnery create 99 richly colored naturalfiber yarns. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Since its founding thirty years ago, the spinnery has been designing and producing richly coloured, musttouch classic and contemporary yarns. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of green mountain spinnery cotton comfort, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. The green mountain spinnery knitting book patterns. Gorgeous knitting patterns designed for the colorful naturalfiber yarns produced by the green mountain spinnery of putney, vermont. We were treated to a tour of the spinnery with all the amazing machines using to produce the yarn, it was so much more special to see how it was lovingly made. In this followup to their popular green mountain spinnery knitting book, they offer 36 classic and modern, stylish and fun patterns.
Since our founding thirty seven years ago we have been designing and producing richly colored, musttouch classic and contemporary yarns. Countryman press the green mountain spinnery knitting book. This inviting, lavishly illustrated book presents 30 of the most popular designs from the famous green mountain spinnery, a collective of highly. Since their founding thirty years ago, they have been designing and producing richly colored, musttouch classic and contemporary yarns. We are not alone in loving to tour yarn sources, meet designers, find products, and yes, bring home more yarn and tools for knitting. Mountain mohair by green mountain spinnery is vibrant and supple hues with a frosty sheen, pure beauty in yarn form. Yarn loop is extremely pleased to offer the spinnery s 100% laboroflove, usa made native fibers. Information here is from the green mountain spinnery knitting book.
And here are the images to go along with another post from this past winter, fo. It is not known if there are differences in the downloadable version. The green mountain spinnery was a must see for me when i was here with two friendscoworkers for a weekend training. Green mountain spinnery putney 2020 all you need to know. Call or write green mountain spinnery for the charts for the other two.
Oct 18, 2017 this feature is not available right now. In fact, i could just sit and stare at these images for hours, even if im not knitting a single project from the book. Click on the individual pattern for sizes and materials. In this inviting book, the green mountain spinnery has collected for the first time 30 of their best loved contemporary and classic patterns including new designs. We stopped by green mountain spinnery to purchase some unique and beautiful yarn and patterns to knit. The spinnery pledges to maintain sound environmental practices and support social causes. The pattern is also available individually for download and may have appeared as a printed leaflet. This 128 page volume presents 34 patterns for adult and childrens, sweaters, hats, socks, and an afghan, all knit in a wide variety of the spinnerys yarns and. The green mountain spinnery knitting book hardcover. In this followup to their immensely popular green mountain spinnery knitting book they provide knitters with 36 patterns for stunning sweaters, comfy socks, wonderful hats, and more. This 2ply sport weight combines the pure softness of organic cotton with the resiliency of fine wool.
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