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Birchtreeknits

@birchtreeknits.bsky.social

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Knitting designer and knitting teacher. As a young Mom and nurse, I learned… knitting offers a sense of calm, balance, & creativity. Find me on Ravelry and join my group there! My patterns also available on my website https://www.birchtreeknits.com/

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Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · 3d

Immersed myself in lots of fiber, fiber arts, friendship, and community this weekend at NY Sheep and Wool! I feel inspired and so grateful…

#birchtreeknits #knit #longwoodsweater #jamberrycardigan
#bobblegumsweater
#copleysquarevest

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · 6d

On the road to NY Sheep and Wool Festival! Still knitting my #longwoodsweater, and wearing my #goodharborcardigan

#birchtreeknits #knit #knitting

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · 8d

When I started to play with Ellen’s Half Pint Farm 50% Yak and 50% Silk, I knew this 200+ skein of yarn just wanted to become a scarf I’d want to wear all the time!

Pattern available through my website or Ravelry.

#birchtreeknits #champlainscarf #knitting #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · 9d

There’s nothing quite like knitting by the shore!

Here’s a snapshot of my Longwood Sweater in progress with 3/4 length sleeves. Purple version shown with long sleeves. DK weight yarn ~ Green Mountain Spinnery #mewesic

#birchtreeknits #longwoodsweater

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · 12d

Shoulder seasons in New England ~ dress in layers for crisp mornings, comfortable middays, and chilly evenings!

Pattern: Highland Home Vest

Yarn: Worsted weight

Tech edited @knitabl.bsky.social and test knitted.

#birchtreeknits #highlandhomevest #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · 18d

Beautiful weekend for vtsheepandwoolfest.com.

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · 18d

Beautiful weekend for vtsheepandwoolfest.com

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · 19d

It’s @vtsheepandwool-20% off w/Code-Ravelry: Birchtreeknits thru 10/6/25 12 MN ET
Long Trail Shawl
Champlain Scarf
Copley Square Vest
Bobblegum
Cascade Trail Cowl
Garden Time Shawl
Longwood Sweater
Jamberry Cardigan
Squam Lake Poncho
Hearth & Vines Hat
Hearth & Vines Mittens
Heath & Vines Cowl

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Sep 23

Squam Lake Poncho ~ pattern launched!

Memories of knitting by the water, always brings me a sense of calm and peace.

New release 20% off through 9/28/25
12 midnight EST with Code: Squamlake

Tech editing @knitabl.bsky.social

#birchtreeknits #squamlakeponcho #knit

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Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Sep 22

Cables, braids, and double moss stitch are the highlights of this vest. Patterning varies based on size; chart instructions for textured sections are grouped by size. Tech edited and graded @knitabl.bsky.social

Pattern: Highland Home Vest

Yarn: Worsted

#birchtreeknits #highlandhomevest #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Sep 16

Meet Longwood sweater! Designed with Green Mountain Spinnery #mewesic

Enjoy 20% on new release through 9/21/25 12 MN EST with Coupon Code: Longwood

Headed to VT Sheep and Wool? We’ll be there!

#birchtreeknits #longwoodsweater
#knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Sep 16

Yep, this is definitely my… “and we’re done with photos now!” look.

Longwood coming tomorrow!

Yarn: DK Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic in Purple Rain colorway.

#birchtreeknits #longwood #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Sep 14

Excited to share Longwood with you this week! Here are a few “in design mode” photos.

Pattern has been tech edited and graded by @knitabl.bsky.social, and tested by a few wonderful test knitters!

Yarn: DK

#birchtreeknits #longwood #knit #sweater #sweaterweather

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Sep 13

Summer to Fall… whatever the season, I always enjoy a bit of knitting.
Garden Time ~ 20% off with Coupon Code: Gardentime through 9/13/25 12 MN EST.
#birchtreeknitting #gardentime #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Sep 12

September ~ cool mornings, warm days, and a bit of fall chill for the evenings encourage me to pull out all the layers.

Pattern: Alpine Flowers Tee
Pattern tech edited and graded by @knitabl.bsky.social, test knitted, and includes videos.

Yarn: Sport, DK

#birchtreeknits #alpineflowerstee #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Sep 11

Time by the water…

Pattern: Oceanside Shrug
Tech edited @knitabl.bsky.social
graded for multiple sizes and chest modifications.

Yarn: DK / Sport

#birchtreeknits #oceansideshrug #knitting #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yep, it’s Friday in September… 65 this morning and headed to 85 degrees forecasted for Boston! It’s New England. Hang on, sweater weather is fast approaching.

Pattern: Full Heart Crescent

Yarn: Fingering

#birchtreeknits #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Sep 4

September always feels like a time of transition ~ a new school year, changing seasons, & the rhythm of life seems to take a bit to recalibrate.
And, taking a bit of time to knit helps.

Pattern: Full Heart Crescent

Yarn: Fingering or Lace Mohair

#birchtreeknits #fullheartcrescent
#knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Aug 31

No matter our age or stage in life, there’s something playful and hopeful about pinwheels!

Pattern: Pinwheel Dreams

Enjoy 20% off with Coupon Code: Pinwheel through 9/2 12MN EST.

This design created as part of a community blanket project.

#birchtreeknits #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Aug 30

Anyone else not ready to let summer go?

Pattern: Beach Bound Tee

This top has been worn all summer, and know it will be a great layering piece for Fall.

Yarn: Fingering, Sport or DK
I’m imagining this in a lovely merino wool for Fall to sport as a top / vest.

#birchtreeknits #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Aug 19

Summer vibes ~ stockinette, easy stranded knitting, and touches of garter stitch. Pattern tech edited and graded, test knit & includes videos ~ great project for social and vacation knitting! Come Fall, tee becomes the perfect layering piece!

Pattern: Alpine Flowers Tee

#birchtreeknits knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Aug 18

André the seal graciously modeled my Rockport Wrap! Do you know Andre? He’s from Rockport, Maine and had a pretty cool life story...

Pattern: Rockport Wrap
Simple textures create this versatile wrap.

Yarn: @ontheround.bsky.social #plushsingle
Colorways: Fog and Harbor

#birchtreeknits #knit

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Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Aug 17

Do you have favorite knitting bag? I have several, and thought I’d highlight a couple of my current project bags in use.

There’s a new fingering weight shawl in my #madderroot bag

And, there’s a new fingering/mohair design in my @dellaqbags snap bag!

#birchtreeknits

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Aug 15

Copley Square Vest is currently visiting @knitabl for tech edit and grading!
Yarn: Sport Ellen’s Half Pint SW Merino
I’ll be one of the designers @vtsheepandwool, if you want to start thinking about a little Fall get away!

#birchtreeknits #knit

Birchtreeknits @birchtreeknits.bsky.social · Aug 14

Enjoy 20% off new release with Coupon Code: Bobblegum through 8/24/25 12 MN EST.

Bobblegum has been tech edited and graded @knitabl!

Pattern includes 8 sizes: 6, 9, 12, 18 mo and 2, 4, 6, 8 years.

Yarn: DK
Yarn show: Green Mountain Spinnery #cottoncomfort

#birchtreeknits #knit

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