Brooklyn Tweed Blog

After surgery, in the recovery room, the nurse let me speak briefly with my husband and when he asked me if there was anything I needed for him to bring to the hospital, I remember I asked for my knitting bag!

  CUE: DELIGHTED SWOONING The original Weekender sweater designed by Andrea Mowry is one of my all time favorite pullovers. Knit in worsted weight Shelter, it dresses up and down effortlessly, wears with ease and is skill-accessible for those looking for success knitting their first sweaters. It’s the first thing I reach for when I want to sneakily wear pajamas but still look stylish. And I'll tell you what: this Light version has me kicking the old one to the curb! A fingering weight fabric makes the new Weekender even more cozy and versatile. And to all those doubting the...

My grandma’s hands were tough and small with deep, dark brown life lines. Many of my memories of grandma are from the ways she used her hands: to garden, to cook for the family, to shoo off the dogs, to tell a story, to fill out crossword puzzles, and to knit.

  [Graphic Elements pullover shown in size 45.5" with 9.5" of positive ease and no mods to the written pattern] When designer Tamy Gore first posted a preview photo of her upcoming pattern in Dapple, I knew that I would be knitting it as soon as possible. The bold geometry, the modern asymmetry, the easy drape and shape — I was done for!   [Graphic Elements IG preview post, photo c/o @tamygore]   Fortunately, I was able to test knit this design and get it on my needles immediately. Though I do think Tamy chose one of the best possible Dapple color...

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about tenderness. Tenderness in actions and words and relationships – but also how in making by hand we infuse so much tenderness and intention into the things we make. This has felt particularly crucial in the midst of a pandemic and compounding disasters and injustices – when everything feels overwhelming and we must do our best not to become hardened and desensitized, to remember to be tender and gentle with ourselves and those around us as we muddle through. Jenny Holzer’s Truism “It is in your self-interest to find a way to be very...