7.25.2011

The Perks of Being a Knitwear Designer


One of the perks of designing knitwear is receiving shipments of beautiful yarns in the mail!
Lately I've received these two amazing packages of yarn for use in my current design collection.

First up... these lovely skeins from Tactile Fiber Arts.


These soothing naturally dyed colorways were created especially for the collection. I'll be sharing more about that later...but they are lovely and very special and fit into the theme of my project beautifully.

From this yarn, I've created this little knit. Here is a sneak peek for now.


Secondly I was recently sent two sweater's worth of yarns in these amazing colorways.. Bronze Age and Juniper from Pigeonroof Studios!

I can't tell you enough how much I am in love with these colors, and how perfectly they work with the design I have planned. 


But do you know what's even more exciting than that? 

Knitting with this yarn!



Yep! This is my final design for the collection and I'm almost done with it too!

The colors are blending beautifully and this yarn is unbelievably luxurious. I am enjoying every single stitch.

As you can tell.. there is a lot going on behind the scenes here at Never Not Knitting.
There will be a big reveal coming up soon! Stay Tuned!



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35 comments:

  1. Keppy Girl KnitsJuly 25, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    The yarns are beautiful and the "sneak peak" of the new designs are a real tease, I can't wait to see more!
    Charlene

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  2. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Those yarns are gorgeous! And I love your photography. I'm an upcoming designer and would love to learn more about designing knitwear. How can I also get some yarn to try from different yarn companies?

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  3. drMolly, the BeanQueenJuly 25, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    So, so lovely - you have an envious position - being a designer and previewing beatuiful yarn. Not all of us are that talented in that area; we're lucky to have you Alana!

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  4. JulieJuly 25, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Ohh, ahhh... that's some super stunning yarn!Lucky you!

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  5. MavenJuly 25, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Lovely stuff!! :)

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  6. KathrynJuly 25, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Just gorgeous! I can't wait to see the big reveal!

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  7. CinnamonJuly 25, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    That stuff just looks gorgeous! I think both of those yarn artists will be at Sock Summit (I get to go!) and I will be sure to check them out!

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  8. EvelynJuly 25, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Your sneak peak is yummy. Can't wait to see more.

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  9. EmilyJuly 25, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    So beautiful! Do you have an idea of when the collection will be published? I'm trying to decide on a Rhinebeck sweater for this year, and I'm really looking forward to seeing your women's garments. Your designs have a lovely aesthetic.

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  10. ctexasJuly 25, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    aYou little tease, can't wait to see what you are making.
    I am sure I will have to have it.

    Cassandra

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  11. penelope10July 25, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Can't wait!!

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  12. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful yarns! I'm really looking forward to the big reveal! I love seeing sneak peak's of designs in process.

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  13. Ertman-Trowbridge FamilyJuly 25, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Drooling . . . I am drooling. What beautiful yarn. And I love the sneak peaks of your newest creations.

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  14. sylphetteJuly 25, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    YAY!

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  15. MaryseJuly 25, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Wow, this is so exciting! The yarns are all more lovely than the other ones ;-) I'm really looking forward to seeing your new design! Enjoy the creation and execution process!

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  16. MoniqueJuly 25, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    See this is why they send them to you. Look what you've done with it! I can already see you're making something beautiful!

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  17. SaraJuly 25, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    The photos of the new yarns are so lovely that I can almost feel the lovely hand of the wool.
    Sara

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  18. My One and OnlyJuly 25, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    OMG! Cannot decide what is more beautiful - the yarn or your knitting! Love, love, love it!

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  19. Kitty CoutureJuly 26, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Oh my! I really cannot wait for your book to come out!

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  20. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    What beautiful yarn and the colour...!!! Looking up Pigeonroof Studios as I type!

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  21. JessicaJuly 26, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    *jealous*!!! Soooo pretty!
    jpeled on ravelry

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  22. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    The yarns are beautiful, and so are your designs!

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  23. SuzanneJuly 26, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    It's so hard to wait!

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  24. KnittingPonyJuly 26, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    These are utterly beautiful. I love the colours and can't wait to see what you are making!

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  25. L. P.July 26, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    The colors from Pigeon roof studios are fabulous. The other natural colored yarn looks so soft and creates wonderful stitch definition.

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  26. NuttygalJuly 26, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I cannot wait to see what you have been working on.

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  27. LoriJuly 26, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    WOW ... the pattern in that first picture is so gorgeous and so intriguing. I can't wait to learn more about it. Very beautiful! -Lori

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  28. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I can't wait to see.

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  29. KnitterellaJuly 26, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    All these beautiful 'sneak peeks' are torture! Can't wait for the big reveal!! So exciting :)

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  30. DebJuly 29, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Oh, Alana! So beautiful! Your designs are breathtaking, the detail just grabs me!

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  31. Retired KnitterJuly 29, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Beautiful yarns, wonderful work.

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  32. LindyJuly 30, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I love these yarns they look so soft. I'm really glad you shared this post with us. I can't wait to see what you have been designing.

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  33. ZJuly 30, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Yeah, I would definately say that is a perk, for sure!

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  34. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I can't wait to see the design collection!! Your sneak peeks are making me so impatient. Where can I find this yarn?

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  35. SingerW5August 1, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Gorgeous! Simply gorgeous!! I fight the tendency to be a yarn collector, but I can't always resist!!!

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