Brooklyn Tweed

"I’m learning that each stitch works towards a larger goal and even small progress is progress." — Sara, BT Wholesale Specialist In 2019, how will you sustain your fervor to make in ways that are still gentle and understanding of the time you need to grow? #BTBehindtheNeedlespic.twitter.com/kHyuO4GIJ7

"As of a few days ago I bound off my final colorwork project for the year and already have the itch to cast on another." — Jamie, BT Customer & Community Relations What inspirational rabbit holes are you looking forward to exploring further in 2019? #BTBehindtheNeedlespic.twitter.com/KGXX2qMQA3

"I'm excited to devote more time in 2019 to delve deeper in my own process and find a fuller representation of myself made manifest in my wardrobe." — Lis, BT Design Coordinator In what ways will you dive deeper in your making processes and creative expression in 2019?pic.twitter.com/kEGezYJGrD

To all those celebrating today, have a Merry Merry Christmas! Whether your celebrations are quiet, energetic, or have equal measures of both, we wish that the gifts of warmth, love, and light remain a constant. pic.twitter.com/fzNtExv2JT

No snow in Portland, but what about where you are? If so, we hope you stay warm, whether cuddled in wool outside or knitting by the fire inside. Toltyarnandwool of IG looks quite ready for the former in Andrea Mowry's #WeekenderSweater! #BTintheWild https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/shelter/ pic.twitter.com/cHv8ywpXH2

Twinkle lights and tiny woollies! It's beginning to look a lot like... pic.twitter.com/DKnJMixGKy

On December Solstice, we couldn't help but think of those in the southern hemisphere, who are just getting into summer. To our friends down under — does the heat stop you from wearing wool?! Viviennetwo of IG, in her impeccable Shoji Cardigan, seems to be unfazed! #BTintheWildpic.twitter.com/RcaXmfWDwx

What festive handknits do you plan on cozying up in on Christmas Day? We love Tania.ho of IG's Rauwerk Trees Sweater, knit with #ShelterYarn — so appropriate next to her Christmas tree! The Rauwerk Trees pattern by Katrin Schneider can be found on http://Ravelry.com .pic.twitter.com/dPXpdBSvTg

We knit up our #LinkHat samples for #BTHoliday18 in warm hues, but as shown here by Elkmarketwraps of IG, it also looks brilliant in an enduring blue like Almanac and ever-ready to protect against the chill. https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/link-hat-kit/ …pic.twitter.com/7DZon14eu8

We love getting out our favorite holiday stash busting friends this season, like these Jolly Wee Elves by @churchmouseyarn! This duo was made using #ShelterYarn and #ArborYarn. What else is left on your list of holiday preparations? pic.twitter.com/IrjjoqextB

Thanks to the fortuitous arrival of more #PeerieYarn in our warehouse, we've restocked some of the popular colorways of our #GallowayHat handknitting kits — including Thatch. This season, give the gift of making to a special knitter in your life! https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/galloway-hat-kit/ …pic.twitter.com/26NWnsiHzb

What a beautiful sight to herald the holiday season! Here's Kaitlyn Rowsom modeling her aptly-named Equinox Cowl design (knit in #ArborYarn) against the wintry landscape of British Columbia. #BTintheWild (Find Kaitlyn's Equinox Cowl pattern on http://Ravelry.com !)pic.twitter.com/tifS2ccl85

Thornwoodknits of IG has us feeling very cozy this weekend! What better way to anticipate the holidays than with wool and winter greenery? #LoftYarn #BTintheWild https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/loft/ pic.twitter.com/YYfU8dGLii

Woolenviolet of IG read our minds! She's wrapping up the last bits of her holiday gift knitting with the Burnaby Hat in utterly satisfying and quick-knitting #QuarryYarn. https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/quarry/ pic.twitter.com/q2X9d5I1nS

Wondering if you can crank out just one more handknit gift before the holidays? We have two words for you: hats and Quarry! Shown here are the Isthmus, Quincy, Burnaby, and Lancet Hats — all of which require only one skein of #QuarryYarn. https://www.brooklyntweed.com/patterns/?fwp_yarns=quarry&fwp_project_types=hats …pic.twitter.com/apE1GzgXKn

We're feeling lots of love for this #GallowayHat found in the wild! @jmartineztenor used #PeerieYarn in the colors Loam, Thaw, Klimt, and Lovat, a gorgeous combination that expertly combines wintry and warm. #BTHoliday18 #BTintheWild https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/gallowa-hat/ …pic.twitter.com/XOfsbaAMRu

Last-minute stocking stuffers, anyone? Revisit our Lavender Swatch Sachets tutorial, now refreshed using our #PeerieYarn colorwork swatches. Cheerful, sweet-smelling, and delightfully satisfying — you can surely zip up these lovelies in no time! https://www.brooklyntweed.com/news/lavender-sachets/ …pic.twitter.com/mL2DirQZTF

We heard from so many of you who want to give steeking a try! So, we thought we'd gather together our favorite steeked projects from the archive to get your gears turning: Galloway, Peaks, Nehalem, and Atlas (for Kids) — all by our very own Jared Flood. https://www.brooklyntweed.com/steeking/ pic.twitter.com/PtgiY7sawD

We are pleased to announce that our #BTEarlyFall18 and #BTDeepFall18 collections are now available in French, German, Japanese, and Russian! View all our translated patterns here: https://www.brooklyntweed.com/translations/ pic.twitter.com/0MrWjD7IXm

Gasping at the thought of steeking, or cutting into your knitting? Don’t worry! The technique involves reinforcing your opening before you create it, so there’s no risk of your hard work unraveling. Read our article on Steeking to learn more! https://www.brooklyntweed.com/steeking/ pic.twitter.com/nOdOp7srad