With spring finally here and two willing and able models, we unveil a child’s vest. Easy to knit and customize, it is an elegant and casual option for the cool spring and summer evenings. I knitted these (for a 2 and a 4 year old) with a lace alpaca yarn along a DK cotton thread.
We are full believers that the appreciation of fine things must be learned from an early age. Every newborn should be welcomed into the world in something fine, hand-crafted, and unique.
Earlier this fall Faberie undertook a sizable commission for a stroller blanket for a little girl. The patron did not want to adhere to the typical gender-specific standards requesting an ocean-blue color. Instead, we chose to highlight the gender with the pattern choosing a flowing leaf motif.
Completing the creative process was the selection of yarn. We sourced a cotton yarn spun with a silver thread from a small-batch yarn maker in Turkey. The yarn was a pleasure to work with and the blanket turned out sturdy yet soft.
We’ve designed a brand new lace pattern here at Faberie and knitted a beautiful scarf to showcase it. The gentle wave of the lace highlights the colors and accentuates the texture of the yarn giving the peace a unique, custom feel. And while the yarn is a wool, silk and cotton blend, the scarf is light and airy. It is a perfect piece to wear not just for warmth but as an accessory. It is available for purchase here.
Another weekend, another knitting project. First, an adorable pom-pom beanie not unlike our other offering from this year’s Bebe collection. This beaning is a little more structured and has beautiful texture.
And what better to compliment a hat than a scarflet. A scarflet is a little scarf for little necks designed to provide maximum coverage without weighing down the wee wearer. Accented with fun tassels, the scarflet doesn’t come apart and is perfect for those breezy evenings or active hours on the playground. Each can be knitted in a lazy evening and both are made of 100% Italian merino wool.
One of our very favorite things about knitting and crocheting is choosing a color palette. The anticipation of waiting for the yarn to arrive is a close second. We invest a significant amount of time in selection of yarns and colors. The season, design of the piece as well as nature’s palette are key considerations. Pinterest, style books, designers, images and even paintings have all been useful in our process.
A close-up of a feather and fan lace scarf. Our pattern here.
Yarn selection follows and we strive for natural fibers as much as possible. Not all yarns are created equal; some shag and others loose color after a while. And so, we take the time to work with well-respected yarn producers from all over the world. We’ve thus far used yarns spun in Japan, Germany and Italy in addition to those produced locally here in the USA.
We do not purchase yarn in bulk as we are a small atelier striving to produce unique pieces. Our goal is to create projects that demonstrate craftsmanship and highlight the natural beauty of the yarn itself. In the end, our adventures in design and knitting are undergirded by careful selection of exquisite yarns in stunningly saturated colors.