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I Remember Germantown

Courtney Kelley

Do you remember Germantown yarn? A lot of knitters do, and we love hearing stories of when you learned to knit using Germantown, the first sweater you made, or the...

I Remember Germantown

Courtney Kelley

Do you remember Germantown yarn? A lot of knitters do, and we love hearing stories of when you learned to knit using Germantown, the first sweater you made, or the...

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Germantown: A Classic American Yarn

Courtney Kelley

Germantown is a classic American yarn. In fact, it is a revival of the very first commercial American yarn! This 100% North American wool is spun and dyed in North...

Germantown: A Classic American Yarn

Courtney Kelley

Germantown is a classic American yarn. In fact, it is a revival of the very first commercial American yarn! This 100% North American wool is spun and dyed in North...

Patterns for Germantown Yarn

Patterns for Germantown Yarn

Courtney Kelley

Germantown yarn is a soft, durable, 100% N. American Wool with ample yardage at an affordable price point, so when we released the yarn, we wanted to be sure there...

Patterns for Germantown Yarn

Courtney Kelley

Germantown yarn is a soft, durable, 100% N. American Wool with ample yardage at an affordable price point, so when we released the yarn, we wanted to be sure there...

Germantown yarn on cones, as they are produced at our North Carolina mill.

It's Germantown Yarn Appreciation Week!

Courtney Kelley

It's Germantown yarn appreciation week! Join us this week while we wax poetic about Germantown yarn. Germantown is our made in the USA wool yarn perfect for knitting, crocheting, or...

It's Germantown Yarn Appreciation Week!

Courtney Kelley

It's Germantown yarn appreciation week! Join us this week while we wax poetic about Germantown yarn. Germantown is our made in the USA wool yarn perfect for knitting, crocheting, or...

New! Cutest Crocheted Critters

New! Cutest Crocheted Critters

Kelbourne Woolens

What began as an idea for a stand alone narwhal back in 2020 morphed into a delightful collection of creatures by Brenda K. B. Anderson. Fast forward a few years...

New! Cutest Crocheted Critters

Kelbourne Woolens

What began as an idea for a stand alone narwhal back in 2020 morphed into a delightful collection of creatures by Brenda K. B. Anderson. Fast forward a few years...

Introducing: The Summer Sweater

Introducing: The Summer Sweater

Ellie Jackson

Our second pattern from the Season of Sweaters is a knit tee in our lightweight summer yarn, Mojave. A crisp and cool blend of cotton and linen, the Summer Sweater...

Introducing: The Summer Sweater

Ellie Jackson

Our second pattern from the Season of Sweaters is a knit tee in our lightweight summer yarn, Mojave. A crisp and cool blend of cotton and linen, the Summer Sweater...

New! Germantown in Black and Natural

New! Germantown in Black and Natural

Kelbourne Woolens

Black and Natural Unicorns are Here! We are delighted to have brand new black and natural Germantown Unicorns in stock and ready to ship! ⁠ In the past, the unicorns...

New! Germantown in Black and Natural

Kelbourne Woolens

Black and Natural Unicorns are Here! We are delighted to have brand new black and natural Germantown Unicorns in stock and ready to ship! ⁠ In the past, the unicorns...

Introducing Skipper!

Introducing Skipper!

Kelbourne Woolens

Our first 100% cotton yarn! Skipper is a 4-ply 100% unmercerized cotton, perfect for knitting, crochet, and crafts. We've swatched a bit and Skipper works up beautifully in a variety...

Introducing Skipper!

Kelbourne Woolens

Our first 100% cotton yarn! Skipper is a 4-ply 100% unmercerized cotton, perfect for knitting, crochet, and crafts. We've swatched a bit and Skipper works up beautifully in a variety...

Finished Project: Alternate Twist Slippers in Andorra

Finished Project: Alternate Twist Slippers in A...

Kelbourne Woolens

Back in November of last year, I went on a (belated) 40th birthday trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. In an effort to pack light, I needed to bring a small project...

Finished Project: Alternate Twist Slippers in A...

Kelbourne Woolens

Back in November of last year, I went on a (belated) 40th birthday trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. In an effort to pack light, I needed to bring a small project...

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Our Big Move!

Courtney Kelley

This fall marks our 15th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than to move to a new, bigger, and brighter location that includes a beautiful showroom? We celebrated our...

Our Big Move!

Courtney Kelley

This fall marks our 15th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than to move to a new, bigger, and brighter location that includes a beautiful showroom? We celebrated our...

New! Introducing the Season of Sweaters!

New! Introducing the Season of Sweaters!

Kelbourne Woolens

It all started with the Year of Mittens back in 2016, then came the Year of Hats, followed by Gifts, and last year's Bulky Hats. Now in honor of our...

New! Introducing the Season of Sweaters!

Kelbourne Woolens

It all started with the Year of Mittens back in 2016, then came the Year of Hats, followed by Gifts, and last year's Bulky Hats. Now in honor of our...

Introducing: The Catalina Tank!

Introducing: The Catalina Tank!

Ellie Jackson

The first of four patterns in our new Tanguis cotton, Skipper, Catalina is the quintessential summer tank. It has a classic fit, perfect for pairing with a flowy skirt of...

Introducing: The Catalina Tank!

Ellie Jackson

The first of four patterns in our new Tanguis cotton, Skipper, Catalina is the quintessential summer tank. It has a classic fit, perfect for pairing with a flowy skirt of...