A Few of Our Favorite Things
This is a spot for us to share some of our favorite Vermont Makers, books, tools, and other fun things that we’ve come across in our journey. We hope you enjoy our little curated collection - and if you have any suggestions, please send them to us!
Vermont Makers We Love
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![Logo for Hayden Rowe Candle Co. with black text in a black border on a white background.]()
Hayden Rowe Candle Co.
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![Brown leather shoulder bag with a front pocket, placed on a wooden surface.]()
Darlin Companion - Handmade Leather Goods
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![Jewelry display with two silver bracelets featuring colorful stones, a set of silver earrings with circular pendants, and a white banner with black text reading "Lyon Pond Studio".]()
Lyon Pond Studio
Books
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![Multiple colorwork knit swatches on the cover of Alterknit]()
AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary by Andrea Rangel
AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary by Andrea Rangel is an amazing collection of colorwork patterns from simple to more complex, artsy to adorable. A great way to get to know colorwork!
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![Multiple colorwork knit swatches on the cover of Knitovation]()
KnitOvation by Andrea Rangel
KnitOvation is the companion to AlterKnit, also by Andrea Rangel. More great colorwork patterns to try!
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![Brightly colored hand knits on 3 ladies on the cover of this book.]()
Alterknit Rebellion by Anna Bauer
Alterknit Rebellion by Anna Bauer has some really fantastic pattern ideas that will spark your creativity! She allows for different patterns to be inserted and even expects you to change things up! Great projects and bright, fun pictures!
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![Cover of Simple Knitting book by Erika Knight with 4 pictures of knit objects on the cover.]()
Simple Knitting by Erika Knight
One of my favorite recommendations for beginner knitters. This book is beautiful to look at, easy to follow, and has great patterns for new knitters. Each skill builds on the previous ones as the patterns get more complex - but never impossible. You can do this!
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![Cover of the book Sweater Design in Plain English by Maggie Righetti]()
Sweater Design in Plain English by Maggie Righetti
Everything you ever wanted to know about knitting a sweater and how to make it fit your body. The author breaks things down into easy and understandable sections. One of the best references to keep on hand when you’re making sweaters.
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![Cover of the book The Knitter's Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters with a group of hand knit sweaters.]()
The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters by Ann Budd
Another great sweater reference book to have at the ready when you want to make a sweater, but can’t find just the right pattern — be creative and do your own thing!
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![Brightly colored balls of yarn on the cover of this book.]()
The Colorwork Bible by Jesie Ostermiller
An amazing book all about colorwork - how to do it and all the good tips and tricks you’ll need to level up your colorwork.
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![Colorful hand knit socks adorn the cover of this book]()
The Sock Project by Summer Lee
If you are interested in knitting socks, this is a great book to get you going. Many patterns with a range of difficulty levels.
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![Woman standing in front of mountains with a gray and red hand knit sweater on.]()
Wilderness Knits by Lina Neumann
Beautiful patterns inspired by the great outdoors. The photos are beautiful and patterns are provided for both heavy weight and lightweight versions.
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![Woman in a hat with an ochre and turquoise handknit sweater.]()
Wilderness Knits for the Great Outdoors by Lina Neumann
More stunning knit projects from Lina Neumann. The photos never get old and the patterns are fantastic.
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![Woman standing in front of mountains wrapped in a hand knit blanket]()
Wilderness Knits for the Home by Lina Neumann
Blankets and pillows, oh my! Wonderful knit projects that spill into your home with the same design aesthetic as Wilderness Knits. This will keep your needles busy!
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![woman with a knit fair isle hat looking out at the ocean on the cover of this book]()
Fair Isle Knitting Tradition by Alison Rendall
Amazing Fair Isle patterns from a native Shetland Isle designer. You’ll want to make all these!
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![young woman in a red and white hand knit sweater on the cover of this book]()
New List Item
Absolutely stunning photography - worth it for that alone. But the patterns are really wonderful as well. Simple, striking, very wearable.
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![Earthy toned skeins of yarn on a blue background with red clover and dried leaves]()
Seasonal Slow Knitting by Hannah Thiessen
Knitting through the seasons. Work your way slowly through this book and its various projects. It is like a long, slow walk with a friend.
Needles, Hooks, and More…
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![picture of interchangeable knitting needle set]()
ChiaoGoo Twist Red Lace Shorties
These are the needles I use for my tiny colorwork projects. The cables are sturdy and don’t tangle. The tips are pointy, but not sharp. The size is perfect for sleeves and socks or anything tiny and in the round. Sizes in this set are: 2 and 3-Inch Needle Set in US Sizes 0, 1 , 1.5 , 2 , 2.5, 3 (metric 2.0, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75, 3.0, 3.25).
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![picture of an interchangeable knitting needle set]()
ChiaoGoo Twist Red Lace Shorties
The next group of sizes up from the Red Bag ChiaGoo shortie set. This set gets you sizes: 2 and 3-Inch Needle in US Sizes US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (metric 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0). Same great look and feel as the Red Bag set.
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![Picture of an interchangeable knitting needle set]()
ChiaoGoo Twist Red Lace Shorties
This is the largest of the shorties set. I have used it for sweater sleeves and love working with these needles. Worth every penny! Sizes in this set: 4 pair of surgical stainless steel tips in sizes US9-11 (5.5-8mm).
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![Stitch marker earrings in silver]()
Coco Clem Stitch Marker Earrings
These adorable stitch marker earrings come in silver and gold options. They are my go-to everyday wear earrings. Easy on and off, and they’re simple and represent my love of knitting.
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![F-It stitch markers on a knitting needle]()
F-It Stitch Markers
These hysterical stitch markers make me smile every time I make a lap. Set of 8.
