Knit Kind, Episode 25: Designing, Vermont Sheep & Wool , Hydrangea Sweater

Grapefruit & Gardenia Designs by Erika Field
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Did you know it’s the International Year of the Camelid? Come celebrate alpacas and more at Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival in Tunbridge, VT on October 5-6, 2024! https://www.vtsheepandwoolfest.com

Catch a glimpse of my recently designed Tunbridge Cowl that celebrates these animals and their beautiful fiber. The pattern will be released in time for the festival so that you can shop all the wonderful vendors to make your own. Thanks to Terry Miller from Snowshoe Farm Alpacas in Peacham, VT (https://www.snowshoefarm.com) for providing yarn and encouragement. And check out Andrea Rangel’s stitch dictionaries for inspiration to design your own pieces. https://www.andrearangel.com/

Want to have early access to kits for my upcoming release Unbroken Circle Cowl? Be sure to sign up for Melissa Littlefield’s https://www.knittingthestash.com newsletter. And while you are there, check out her unique online shop featuring small batch farm yarn (roving, stuffing, and more), much of which is also breed specific!

In memory of dear Ellie Mae, Paula Aaron’s sweet ewe from Dancing Pony Sheep Farm (https://www.vtsheepandwoolfest.com/th...) and a significant part of the inspiration story for Unbroken Circle Cowl, I share a preview of my newest sweater design. Why? Upon Ellie’s passing, I learned that her name before adopting Paula (yes, I said that right) was Hydrangea. The design features variegated farm yarn from Hands & Heart Farm in Charlotte, VT (https://www.handsandheartfarm.com) and natural yarn from Meadowfed Lamb in Hadley, MA (https://www.meadowfedlamb.com/shop).

Lastly, if you would like to apply to test knit Rosalind Vest in a size 6 through 10, please visit: https://www.yarnpond.com/pattern_test...

Knit Kindly, Live Kindly!