Woolly Goodness | Episode #8 | Brooklyn Tweed

Welcome to Woolly Goodness! Inspired by our lively (and sometimes silly) team messaging channel, it's our biweekly chat where we share what's new and exciting at BT, what we're knitting now, and of course, dive into plenty of yarn talk!
Grab a cup of tea, pop your headphones on, and join us for a moment, won't you?
This time: Stephanie & Kel talk about the logistics of making breed-specific wool yarns in the United States, working with our wonderful manufacturing partners, and the unexpected things that we've learned along the way.
Let us know what you'd like us to talk about next! Drop your ideas & questions in the comments below.
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At Brooklyn Tweed we are passionate about wool, knitting and design.
We develop and manufacture breed-specific wool yarns that support domestic textile production. This means designing, sourcing, dyeing and spinning our yarns 100% within the USA.
We craft our knitwear designs with the same commitment to timeless quality that we apply to our yarns. Every pattern is meticulously drafted and edited to provide clear instructions that empower knitters to build new skills. Our design team explores the intersection of knitting traditions and contemporary style, to produce patterns that are a pleasure to knit and wear.
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[@dlyn1124]

I loved the phrase “…emotional and romantic about yarn.” Yes and yes.

[@BrooklynTweed_Official]

Thanks for watching, Dawn! We're totally emotional about yarn!

[@lizcooney4215]

Thank you for providing us with a glimpse into the ordeals involved in producing your lovely yarns. The average knitter (myself included) has no idea about all of these stumbling blocks. The more that I learn, the greater is my appreciation for all the yarns that you supply! - Afriendlyknitter ~

[@BrooklynTweed_Official]

Thank you for watching, Liz! The road to making 100% American yarns can definitely be bumpy from time to time, but we enjoy the journey!

[@hildigunnur99]

This chat was so interesting and informative…I like to hear about this behind the scene work

[@BrooklynTweed_Official]

Thanks so much! (We love to talk about what we do!)

[@alisonharris7130]

I would like to know more about sample knitting. How do you choose your knitters. What kind of timeframe is expected. Does the yarn come with the sample. Do you keep the garment or are you paid. I am interested in doing this but have no idea how its done. Also, how do you choose your designers,. (Not a designer, just curious) I love your episodes. I learn so much more from watching them. Makes knitting even more amazing.

[@BrooklynTweed_Official]

Thanks so much, Alison! We have three different ways to knit with us that you can learn about here: brooklyntweed.com/pages/knit-for-bt Our design submissions are open to all: brooklyntweed.com/pages/design-submissions

[@helen9832]

What sweater is Kel wearing?

[@BrooklynTweed_Official]

Hi Helen! That's Dunstan from our Holiday 21 collection: brooklyntweed.com/products/dunstan