Birchtreeknits
@birchtreeknits.bsky.social
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/
Find me on Ravelry and join my group there!
My patterns also available on my website
https://www.birchtreeknits.com/
Holidays ~ bring up so many memories from the past, reflections of the current times, and hopes for the future. It’s another season I enjoy picking up my knitting needles and embrace the calm.
Pattern: Fern and Pine Sweater
Yarn: DK @kelbournewoolens.bsky.social #scout
#birchtreeknits #knit
Pattern: Fern and Pine Sweater
Yarn: DK @kelbournewoolens.bsky.social #scout
#birchtreeknits #knit
November 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Holidays ~ bring up so many memories from the past, reflections of the current times, and hopes for the future. It’s another season I enjoy picking up my knitting needles and embrace the calm.
Pattern: Fern and Pine Sweater
Yarn: DK @kelbournewoolens.bsky.social #scout
#birchtreeknits #knit
Pattern: Fern and Pine Sweater
Yarn: DK @kelbournewoolens.bsky.social #scout
#birchtreeknits #knit
Sometimes, a design starts while I’m knitting alongside my favorite little knitter ~ a great reminder to enjoy & appreciate each stitch!
Northern lights have been playing in the northeast skies. I feel like I’m knitting along to their song.
Musical Lights shawl/scarf
#birchtreeknits #knit
Northern lights have been playing in the northeast skies. I feel like I’m knitting along to their song.
Musical Lights shawl/scarf
#birchtreeknits #knit
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Sometimes, a design starts while I’m knitting alongside my favorite little knitter ~ a great reminder to enjoy & appreciate each stitch!
Northern lights have been playing in the northeast skies. I feel like I’m knitting along to their song.
Musical Lights shawl/scarf
#birchtreeknits #knit
Northern lights have been playing in the northeast skies. I feel like I’m knitting along to their song.
Musical Lights shawl/scarf
#birchtreeknits #knit
Thinking of my Dad, and all veterans today. Though he served in World War 2, & received a Bronze medal, my Dad never wished to speak of that time in his life. He did enjoy his socks.
Save 25% off Terraced Pines Socks through midnight today, Nov. 11, 2025. No coupon needed.
#birchtreeknits #knit
Save 25% off Terraced Pines Socks through midnight today, Nov. 11, 2025. No coupon needed.
#birchtreeknits #knit
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Thinking of my Dad, and all veterans today. Though he served in World War 2, & received a Bronze medal, my Dad never wished to speak of that time in his life. He did enjoy his socks.
Save 25% off Terraced Pines Socks through midnight today, Nov. 11, 2025. No coupon needed.
#birchtreeknits #knit
Save 25% off Terraced Pines Socks through midnight today, Nov. 11, 2025. No coupon needed.
#birchtreeknits #knit
New release special: 20% off Cascade Trail Headband & Cascade Trail Cowl through 11/2 with Coupon Code: Cascade
50% sales for these 2 patterns through 11/30 will be donated to the Bread of Life, a food distribution organization serving 13 communities in the greater Boston area.
#birchtreeknits
50% sales for these 2 patterns through 11/30 will be donated to the Bread of Life, a food distribution organization serving 13 communities in the greater Boston area.
#birchtreeknits
October 31, 2025 at 12:14 PM
New release special: 20% off Cascade Trail Headband & Cascade Trail Cowl through 11/2 with Coupon Code: Cascade
50% sales for these 2 patterns through 11/30 will be donated to the Bread of Life, a food distribution organization serving 13 communities in the greater Boston area.
#birchtreeknits
50% sales for these 2 patterns through 11/30 will be donated to the Bread of Life, a food distribution organization serving 13 communities in the greater Boston area.
#birchtreeknits
Sometimes, my inspiration for a design springs from a conversation ~ like this one!
Pattern: Fern and Pine Sweater
Yarn: DK
Sample: @kelbournewoolens.bsky.social #scoutyarn
Colorway: Heather
Tech edited and graded @knitabl.bsky.social
#birchtreeknits #fernandpinesweater #knit
Pattern: Fern and Pine Sweater
Yarn: DK
Sample: @kelbournewoolens.bsky.social #scoutyarn
Colorway: Heather
Tech edited and graded @knitabl.bsky.social
#birchtreeknits #fernandpinesweater #knit
October 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Sometimes, my inspiration for a design springs from a conversation ~ like this one!
Pattern: Fern and Pine Sweater
Yarn: DK
Sample: @kelbournewoolens.bsky.social #scoutyarn
Colorway: Heather
Tech edited and graded @knitabl.bsky.social
#birchtreeknits #fernandpinesweater #knit
Pattern: Fern and Pine Sweater
Yarn: DK
Sample: @kelbournewoolens.bsky.social #scoutyarn
Colorway: Heather
Tech edited and graded @knitabl.bsky.social
#birchtreeknits #fernandpinesweater #knit
I’ve been grabbing my Seaport Cardi as I head out the door this past week! It’s perfect for cool days, and I love the textures in this cardigan.
Pattern: Seaport Cardi
Tech edited, graded @knitabl.bsky.social sized 32-64” with 4-6” ease.
Yarn: DK
#birchtreeknits #seaportcardi #knit
Pattern: Seaport Cardi
Tech edited, graded @knitabl.bsky.social sized 32-64” with 4-6” ease.
Yarn: DK
#birchtreeknits #seaportcardi #knit
October 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I’ve been grabbing my Seaport Cardi as I head out the door this past week! It’s perfect for cool days, and I love the textures in this cardigan.
Pattern: Seaport Cardi
Tech edited, graded @knitabl.bsky.social sized 32-64” with 4-6” ease.
Yarn: DK
#birchtreeknits #seaportcardi #knit
Pattern: Seaport Cardi
Tech edited, graded @knitabl.bsky.social sized 32-64” with 4-6” ease.
Yarn: DK
#birchtreeknits #seaportcardi #knit
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 #knit #longwoodsweater #jamberrycardigan
#bobblegumsweater
#copleysquarevest
October 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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 #knit #longwoodsweater #jamberrycardigan
#bobblegumsweater
#copleysquarevest
On the road to NY Sheep and Wool Festival! Still knitting my #longwoodsweater, and wearing my #goodharborcardigan
#birchtreeknits #knit #knitting
#birchtreeknits #knit #knitting
October 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On the road to NY Sheep and Wool Festival! Still knitting my #longwoodsweater, and wearing my #goodharborcardigan
#birchtreeknits #knit #knitting
#birchtreeknits #knit #knitting
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
Pattern available through my website or Ravelry.
#birchtreeknits #champlainscarf #knitting #knit
October 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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
Pattern available through my website or Ravelry.
#birchtreeknits #champlainscarf #knitting #knit
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
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
October 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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
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
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
Pattern: Highland Home Vest
Yarn: Worsted weight
Tech edited @knitabl.bsky.social and test knitted.
#birchtreeknits #highlandhomevest #knit
October 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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
Pattern: Highland Home Vest
Yarn: Worsted weight
Tech edited @knitabl.bsky.social and test knitted.
#birchtreeknits #highlandhomevest #knit
Beautiful weekend for vtsheepandwoolfest.com.
October 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Beautiful weekend for vtsheepandwoolfest.com.
Beautiful weekend for vtsheepandwoolfest.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Beautiful weekend for vtsheepandwoolfest.com
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
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
October 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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
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
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
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
September 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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
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
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
Pattern: Highland Home Vest
Yarn: Worsted
#birchtreeknits #highlandhomevest #knit
September 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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
Pattern: Highland Home Vest
Yarn: Worsted
#birchtreeknits #highlandhomevest #knit
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
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
September 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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
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
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
Longwood coming tomorrow!
Yarn: DK Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic in Purple Rain colorway.
#birchtreeknits #longwood #knit
September 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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
Longwood coming tomorrow!
Yarn: DK Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic in Purple Rain colorway.
#birchtreeknits #longwood #knit
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
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
September 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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
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
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
Garden Time ~ 20% off with Coupon Code: Gardentime through 9/13/25 12 MN EST.
#birchtreeknitting #gardentime #knit
September 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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
Garden Time ~ 20% off with Coupon Code: Gardentime through 9/13/25 12 MN EST.
#birchtreeknitting #gardentime #knit
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
Pattern: Alpine Flowers Tee
Pattern tech edited and graded by @knitabl.bsky.social, test knitted, and includes videos.
Yarn: Sport, DK
#birchtreeknits #alpineflowerstee #knit
September 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
Pattern: Alpine Flowers Tee
Pattern tech edited and graded by @knitabl.bsky.social, test knitted, and includes videos.
Yarn: Sport, DK
#birchtreeknits #alpineflowerstee #knit
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
Pattern: Oceanside Shrug
Tech edited @knitabl.bsky.social
graded for multiple sizes and chest modifications.
Yarn: DK / Sport
#birchtreeknits #oceansideshrug #knitting #knit
September 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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
Pattern: Oceanside Shrug
Tech edited @knitabl.bsky.social
graded for multiple sizes and chest modifications.
Yarn: DK / Sport
#birchtreeknits #oceansideshrug #knitting #knit
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
Pattern: Full Heart Crescent
Yarn: Fingering
#birchtreeknits #knit
September 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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
Pattern: Full Heart Crescent
Yarn: Fingering
#birchtreeknits #knit
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
And, taking a bit of time to knit helps.
Pattern: Full Heart Crescent
Yarn: Fingering or Lace Mohair
#birchtreeknits #fullheartcrescent
#knit
September 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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
And, taking a bit of time to knit helps.
Pattern: Full Heart Crescent
Yarn: Fingering or Lace Mohair
#birchtreeknits #fullheartcrescent
#knit
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
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
August 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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
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