MOSTLY MERINO Studio
P.O. Box 878
Putney, Vermont 05346
802.254.7436
info@mostlymerino.com

FARM & STUDIO VISITS:

The MOSTLY MERINO sheep and the dye studio are conveniently located at historic Scott Farm in Dummerston, Vermont, a comfortable few hours travel from Boston, New York, Albany and Hartford, CT.

Groups and individuals are most welcome to visit the shop, dye studio and farm by appointment only. Please call or write for directions.

 

MOSTLY MERINO Kit Information

MOSTLY MERINO patterns are sold only as kits, sized by finished chest measurement as noted in ( )'s. Choose our suggested colorways or design one of your own. Prices reflect kits comprised of all dyed colors. If you choose “natural gray” as the main color, your kit will be priced 10-20% less. Most kits are dyed to order.

Kit prices valid through May 1, 2010

Bon Bons
Two classic hat styles in one pattern, the Beret (pictured right) and the Watchcap, featuring a striking yet simple to work textured pattern. One size fits all in this one skein project.

One Size Fits All :
Natural Gray $18 + s/h
Dyed Colors $20 + s/h

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Cats & Dogs
Children's Kits:
Sm. (2-4) $95 + s/h
Med. (6-8) $110 + s/h
Lrg. (10-12) $150 + s/h


Adult Kits:
Sm. (40") $210 + s/h
Med. (44") $225 + s/h
Lrg. (48") $240 + s/h
X-Lrg. (52") $285 + s/h

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Hanne Jacket

In Honor Of Hanne Jacket This worsted weight garter stitch jacket is one size fits all but easy to custom fit to your color sense and sizing. As beautiful in one color as it is in 5! Designed by Penelope Smith, the jacket is constructed in 5 pieces and knits up fast.

Sizes:
One Size fits all
Dyed Colors: $215 includes pattern + s/h
Pattern only: $12.00 +s/h

Suggested Colorways:
Crimson, Hazelnut, Fir, Sage, Teal (pictured)
Natural with Black and Hazelnut
Plum, loden, Lilac, Hazelnut, Black

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Diamonds & Purls
Seed stitch borders, and motifs of diamonds and ridges separated by a 4-row peerie with purl stitch texture distinguish this unisex cardigan vest. Five colors of your choice, or work with suggested colorways.

Sizes:
Sm. (41") $125 + s/h
Med. (45") $140 + s/h
Lrg. (50") $155 + s/h

Suggested Colorways:
Natural Gray with Sage, Loden, Old Rose & Cornflower
Loden with Periwinkle, Sage, Granite & Monkshood (pictured)
Black with Old rose, Teal, Loden & Hazelnut
Bark with Sage, Clay, Sumac & Teal

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Hebrides Cardigan & Pullover
An easy first “Fair Isle” project for all level knitters. Concise charts using only 2 colors at a time paired with stretches of plain knitting add up to a quick knit! Four colors of your choice, or work with Suggested Colorways.

Sizes:
Petite (38") $185 + s/h
Sm. (42") $200 + s/h
Med. (46") $230 + s/h
Lrg. (48") $245 + s/h

Suggested Colorways:
October with Fir, Periwinkle & Tansy
Black with Plum, Granite & Hazelnut
Crimson with Fir, Teal & Hazelnut (pictured)
Deep Forest with Indigo, Spruce & Monkshood

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Northern Lights Cardigan
A shawl collared cardigan featuring a Fair Isle border, purl sts, and picot edging: simple touches add up to elegant effect.

Sizes:
Sm. (42") $225-250 + s/h
Med. (46") $260-265 + s/h
Lrg. (50") $240-285 + s/h
X-Lrg. (54") $300-$330 +s/h

Suggested Colorways:
Black with Bark, Sumac, Granite & Loden (pictured)
Sage with Loden, Sumac, Hazelnut & Clay
Deep Forest with Periwinkle, Monkshood, Spruce & Indigo
Natural Gray with Monkshood, Sage, Periwinkle & Fir

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Northern Lights Vest
All the beauty of the cardigan in a vest.

Sizes:
Sm. (42") $145-155 + s/h
Med. (46") $160-175 + s/h
Lrg. (50") $185-200 + s/h
X-Lrg. (54") $212-230 + s/h

Suggested Colorways :
Natural Gray with Sage, Periwinkle, Lilac & Fir (pictured)
Black with Bark, Sumac, Granite & Loden
Sage with Loden, Sumac, Hazelnut & Clay
Deep Forest with Periwinkle, Monkshood, Spruce & Indigo

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The Putney Crofter
A classic unisex pullover featuring corrugated rib hem, cuffs and neck, and succinct bands of Fair Isle knitting at the hem and top of sleeve. Four colors of your choice, or work with Suggested Colorways.

Sizes:
Sm. (42") $170 + s/h
Med. (46") $200 + s/h
Lrg. (50") $215 + s/h

Suggested Colorways:
Black with Hazelnut, Plum & Loden
Loden with Natural Gray, Plum & Periwinkle
Plum with Navy, Bark & Lilac
Sage with Loden, Natural Grey & Wedgwood

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Very Simple Shawl
An easy garter stitch triangle bordered by yarn over eyelet edges: the shawl's elegant drape make it an indispensable everyday accessory or affordable gift.

Natural Gray: $42 + s/h
Dyed Colors: $50 + s/h

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Simple Shawl
An easy beginning lace triangle knit on large needles in light sport: a feather-light, toasty shoulder wrap.  

Natural Gray:   $42 + s/h
Dyed Colors: $50 + s/h

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Simple Stole

Sizes:
Natural Gray: $55/$67/$80 + s/h
Dyed Colors: $$65/$80/$95 + s/h

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Trellis Socks
This basic sock is easy to knit with many color combinations. The mohair in the yarn makes the socks very long wearing.

Sizes:

Sm./Med. $40 + s/h
Men's Lrg. $54 + s/h

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Comings & Goings
Sm.. (43.5") $210 + s/h
Med. (47”) $240 + s/h
Lrg. (50.5") $285 + s/h

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Hebrides Hat
A mirror image of the sweater, this lined hat features beautiful decreases worked across the top. Four colors of your choice, or work with Suggested Colorways.

Kit: $65 + s/h

Suggested Colorways:
October with Fir, Periwinkle & Tansy

Black with Plum, Granite & Hazelnut (pictured)

Deep Forest with Indigo, Spruce & Monkshood
Natural with Wedgwood, Moss & Loden

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Knot for Everyone
If you want to do one Aran sweater this year or in your life, this offers the best of simple and complex texturing combined. Unisex vest features a center wide cable bordered by a classic wheat ear cable, and all surrounded by sand stitch.

Sizes: ($Nat. Gray/$Dyed Color)
Sm. (40") $105/$125 + s/h
Med. (44") $105/$125 + s/h
Lrg (48") $117/$140 + s/h
X-Lrg. (52") $130/$155 + s/h

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Little Trees

Sizes:
Sm. (2-4) $95 + s/h
Med. (6-8) $110 + s/h
Lrg. (10-12) $110 + s/h

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Trees

Sizes:
Sm. 40" $200 + s/h
Med. 44" $215 + s/h
Lrg. 48" $245 + s/h
X-Lrg. (52") $260 + s/h

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Virginia Vines

An all-season V-neck pullover in singles weight yarn featuring a delicate scalloped edge and understated rib pattern.

Sizes: ($Nat. Gray/$Dyed Color)
Sm. (36") $80/$95 + s/h
Med. (40") $80/$95 + s/h
Lrg (44") $93/$110 + s/h
X-Lrg. (48") $105/$125 + s/h

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Virginia Vines Shrug

Comfy! Elegant! Fast! B.J. Forman’s generous, cropped shrug features seed stitch, short-row shaping, and an openwork vine patterned hem. Three sizes evolve from identical pattern st numbers knit at three different gauges. 

Sizes: ($Nat. Gray/$Dyed Color)
Sm. (41") $80/$95 + s/h
Med. (45") $95/$110 + s/h
Lrg (50") $100/$125 + s/h

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Virginia Vines Vest

Cropped (or not!), this easy v-neck is basic but embellished: a fluted hem and the textured columns of an easy psso pattern lift it out of the usual into the realm of stylish. BJ designed this to knit in one weekend! Prices below reflect the cropped version. Order one extra sk to lengthen.

Sizes: ($Nat. Gray/$Dyed Color)
Sm. (41") $40/$55 + s/h
Med. (45") $65/$80 + s/h
Lrg (50") $75/$90 + s/h

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Illuminata

Designer BJ Forman combines several textured patterns with short row shaping to create a pullover that delivers interesting knitting and ‘forever’ wearability. Comfy and classy.

Sizes: ($Nat. Gray/$Dyed Color)
Sm. (40") $95/$110 + s/h
Med. (45") $95/$110 + s/h
Lrg (50") $100/$125 + s/h

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Callisto Shawl Kit

Suzanne Elsasser’s design is feminine without being fussy.  Eyelet columns flank a central stitch, and, placed at intervals, they frame wide and narrow panels of stockinette stitch. Increases added to the narrower panels establish a modest flare.

One Size Fits All:
Natural Gray: $50 + s/h
Dyed Colors: $60 + s/h

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Margaret's Shawl

Increase rows, eyelet rows and a ruffle dress up this mostly garter stitch shawl. Karin Maag-Tanchak’s design is worked from the top down; eyelet rows are placed at each color change, but you may insert more, or leave them out entirely!

Pictured in Black, Granite, Natural and Plum.

Also lovely in Spring, Teal, Tansy and Raspberry; Sumac, Navy, loden and Hazelnut; Periwinkle, Fir, Sage and Natural; Cinnabar, Raspberry, Plum and Sage.

One Size Fits All:
Dyed Colors: $60 + s/h

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SHOW SCHEDULE:

MOSTLY MERINO yarns can be seen at select Sheep & Wool festivals in the spring and fall along the East Coast.

2010 Show Calendar

CLASSES:

2010 Knitting Classes

July 24 & 25, 2010
Mostly Merino Knitter's Retreat
Beth Brown-Reinstel teaching
Fana Cardigan
Scott Farm, Dummerston, VT

July 31, 2010
Mostly Merino Studio
Margaret Klein Wilson teaching
"Fearless Steeking"
Dummerston, VT

August 5-8, 2010
Mostly Merino Knitter's Retreat
Beth Brown-Reinstel teaching
Norwegian Lusekofte Pullover
Scott Farm, Dummerston, VT

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