I have been working at my LYS, Black Sheep Yarns, for the past two years and I have loved every minute. Last month, we became a destination store for Brooklyn Tweed.
Happy dance 😀
As we unpacked boxes and boxes and boxes of gorgeous BT yarn, there was much squealing and whoops of delight! Stocking the shelves was a mammoth task, but so worth it. I love the story behind this all-American yarn and now I am so glad that this wall of color is my work-day view.
With Brooklyn Tweed in the house, I’ve got a second wind to finish my Veronika Cardigan. I’m on the longest stretch right now – the back section. Since this is an oversized garment, it’s like knitting two sweaters at the same time! But the BT Shelter that I’m using produces the lightest weight fabric. This is a unique quality and the best part of this yarn. I’m sure it will be super cozy too!
The timestamp on this picture says that I began this sweater 8 months ago. Of course, now that the days are warming up, I’m all about sweater knitting, hah 😉 I’m loving every row of this potato chippy knit even though it continues to look like a grey blob. I see this becoming a favorite handknit.
Brooklyn Tweed’s Shelter is woolen spun which give the stitches a gorgeous texture. Such a joy to work with. Knitters will so appreciate the tactile nature of this yarn as a project is knitted.
I’ve already picked out the next pattern I want to knit using Shelter. I can’t stop with just one BT sweater 😉
So many possibilities, so little time. This crate of Vale bathed in its personal halo is just as dreamy as can be. I think something floaty and light would be the perfect project for this laceweight yarn.
Jocelyn
What rock have I been living under? I had no idea you were working for an LYS. But OMG that is a wonderful wall of yarn! I have a couple skeins of Shelter that’s languishing in my stash because I have no idea what to make with them. Your sweater will look so awesome.
Preeti Post author
Shelter has helped me ease my reluctance towards using ‘wooly-wools’ and who can resist all those colors!!
Becca
That yarn is pretty! It almost makes me want to learn to knit. But, let’s be honest, I don’t need yet another hobby to not have time for. 😉 Your cardigan is going to be so pretty!
Preeti Post author
I hear you about yet-another-hobby, teehee 🙂 I haven’t turned on my sewing machine in ages, I miss the speed of getting projects finished on my sewing machine. Soon it will be too hot to knit and then it will be sewing all the time, I can’t wait 🙂
Nicky
I’m always so happy when you post! This is a lovely wall of yarn and I can’t wait to see your Veronika. I started one but It’s not flattering on my bum. I wasn’t such a fan of BT Shelter but you’re making me want to try it again.
Preeti Post author
I love hearing from you 🙂 I’m yet to do a “wear test” on a Shelter project, so we shall see if I still like it. In the meantime, I’m finding this yarn pretty lovely to work with and no veggie matter or breakage… yet!