Category Archives: Knitting Projects

juliette scarf

Posted on March 6, 2013 by adminvt

Next on the needles is the Juliette Scarf by Swans Island in their NEW lace weight yarn. SO excited for this one! nido just received a shipment of a TON of Swans Island’s NEW lace weight yarn in a variety … Continue reading →

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my first knit sweater part 1

Posted on February 25, 2013 by adminvt

Here is the start of my first EVER knit sweater! Inspired by Stephanie, I have really tried to make a go at knitting this winter. Maybe my sweater knitting is more like leaping in since the Cecchette sweater by Marnie … Continue reading →

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favorite accessory

Posted on January 10, 2013 by adminvt

  My current favorite accessory is the Wishbone Mittens from Swans Island. Both Stephanie and I are sporting a pair this year for our new winter mitts. nido carries a ton of Swans Island colors in fingering, worsted and bulky … Continue reading →

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stuffed toys

Posted on December 11, 2012 by adminvt

By: Stephanie As we get further into the holiday season, I keep thinking about quick projects that I can give as gifts but that will also use up some of my copious leftovers yarn from past projects. I think I … Continue reading →

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knitting for beginners

Posted on August 24, 2012 by adminvt

That’s right folks, two sessions of knitting for beginners has been added to nido’s fall/winter class schedule. In our 3-part class, you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, piece a project together and how to cast … Continue reading →

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mountain mohair review

Posted on March 8, 2012 by adminvt

Hello all, I just thought I would introduce myself and give a quick review of one of the new yarns we just got in. I’m the new girl here at nido, Stephanie. I love all different fiber crafts, but my … Continue reading →

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Spoiled

Posted on September 29, 2011 by adminvt

Cindy always spoils me. She knows that even though I have a love of yarn and a great eye for patterns, I can not knit anything beyond a simple scarf. Sigh. So she always knits me wonderful things that I … Continue reading →

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Emily Cape by Ysolda

Posted on September 9, 2011 by adminvt

By Aubry One of our lovely resident knitters, Mary, whipped up this little beauty for the shop using Tidal Yarns alpaca blend in dk weight. Now, you may be asking yourself the same thing I did: “Why a cape?” When … Continue reading →

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Fall Favorite

Posted on August 18, 2011 by adminvt

nido has a new shop sample to check out! Sarah, our lovely resident knitter, has knit up Jane Richmond’s Raglan Pullover using Jamie Rainbow yarn in seaglass. The pattern is very simple and straightforward, perfect for a first time knit … Continue reading →

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Jamie Rainbow Yarn

Posted on April 21, 2011 by adminvt

We are proud to offer naturally dyed and locally created yarn by Jamie Harmon, a.k.a. Jamie Rainbow. It is a blend consisting of wool, angora, and alpaca. You have to touch it to understand how soft and lush it is! It … Continue reading →

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