Have you seen the just-launched Brooklyn Tweed Wool People 10? It contains 15 amazing patterns: four pullovers, four shawls, three rectangular wraps/scarves,  and four cardigans. It’s not a particularly summer-y collection as you can probably tell, the exception being most of the accessories. Lots of classic Aran detailing, with beautiful cables used in both classic and innovative ways, and fantastic texture. The shawls and wraps are lacy and light, all are for laceweight yarns and are geared to a variety of styles- some are graphic and more modern, others classic with botanical touches.
I’ll review 5 of my favourites in depth here, but if there was one you’d like more info on any others, let me know in the comments and I can respond to your questions there. If you’d like to look at the patterns on Ravelry, the link is here.
You don’t often see a Brooklyn Tweed/Wool People pattern that is suitable for a beginner, but this actually very doable, even for a first cable project. This worsted weight sweater is knitted flat from the bottom up, and seamed. Classic fit makes this great for layering or wearing alone- I could easily see this being a cool-weather wardrobe staple. If you are well experienced with cables, this would be a straightforward, almost zen sort of knit.
You Should Totally Knit This If:Â Â You are looking for a beginner-friendly cabled sweater design, or just want a simple, classic pullover that you will wear for a long time to come. Oh, and if you don’t mind seaming.
You Should Definitely Not Knit This If:Â You are looking for more complex cables, or a more adventurous knit.
This is my favourite cardigan of the collection. A bulky weight, saddle shouldered cardigan worked from the bottom up in one piece. I love the antler cables that line both the fronts, and the shoulders and sleeves, and even are worked up the back. Plus, pockets! Who doesn’t love pockets on a cardigan?
You Should Totally Knit This If:Â Â If you like saddle shoulder construction, and you love cables, deeply. Because this is antler cables ahoy. You will be working cables on every single right side row.
You Should Definitely Not Knit This If:Â If you are unsure of your feelings towards cables. Because this sort of sweater is really looking for a serious relationship, not just casual dating. If you aren’t feeling the love, then don’t lead this sweater on.
 A triangular laceweight shawl worked with classic garter-tab construction. The charts are also fully written out as well, if that is more your style. Charts are not too intimidating (wrong sides are worked with knit and purl stitches), and the repeat fluctuates between 18-22 stitches.
You Should Totally Knit This If:Â Â You love a good triangular shawl and think this would look awesome on you. Because if you don’t like triangular shawls, then I have no idea why you would try to knit one.
You Should Definitely Not Knit This If: Well, if you don’t like triangular shawls. But otherwise, this is a stunner.
This is my absolute favourite of the whole collection. The worsted weight sweater is knit from the bottom up and has a split hem; raglan sleeve construction. Cables are fully charted, but is simpler than you would think. Repetition is the key ot making each cabled section so high impact.
You Should Totally Knit This If:Â Â You love cables and feel like it was love at first sight. This isn’t the easiest sweater, but it’s easier than you’d think.
You Should Definitely Not Knit This If: You aren’t prepared to print off the charts and bring them with you everywhere. Or if you aren’t good with tracking your rows (highlighter tape is good for this, though!)
This laceweight rectangular shawl uses a provisional cast on to ensure that both end of the shawl look exactly the same. You could also work this design in a fingering weight for a little extra warmth, if you like. The design is fully charted and doesn’t have any challenging stitches- it really is all knit, purl, k2otg, ssk, and yarn overs. It does has a lot of charts, though- 5 in total. You will want to print this one out.
You Should Totally Knit This If:Â Â You love knitting lace, and rectangular scarves. There are a lot of charts, but they are pretty straightforward, you just need to keep working through them.
You Should Definitely Not Knit This If: If you are a beginner with lace, or hate double yarn overs. Double yarn overs come up frequently in this design.
And those are my top pics! What do you guys think of the new collection? Anything you are absolutely loving?
Wow, the collection has just been released, it’s great to see you detail this so quickly. I took a look and my absolute favorite is Loess (or Liess, I’ve already forgotten). Anyway, this stole is amazingly modern and classy, and a close-up of the lace panel shows me that it is not as simple as it looks, but with a lot of stockinette as well. All the other patterns are lovely, as usual, but I’m done with cables for a while.
Love the new collection and already ordered the yarn for Oda and Saiph. Next on my list is Marylebone followed by Bronwyn. As always, I love your reviews of the Brooklyn Tweed Collections! I keep thinking about Migration also. I must be in a cable knitting mood 🙂
Kind regards,
Susan aka Buttonband
Great picks from another wonderful collection by Brooklyn Tweed. I also really like Loess and Lorient. But I have to say cables have been on my mind lately also…
I saw them yesterday and like Oda. But I really like your Should-Should not interpretations. I have bought too many patterns only to put them aside when directions were too hard to follow-Thank you!
I need that cardigan in my life! And pockets! I can never actually put anything in those kinds of pockets, but they’re great to have for hands (either somewhere to put my hands that hide them for a moment, or to just have something to touch that doesn’t seem weird, etc, ha!). Though if it had a lighter weight sister, I’d be casting on right now, lol (I don’t feel a bulky weight cardigan would be too flattering, even if those antler cables are calling my name!).
I think this is one of the strongest collections they came out with. There are so many pieces I would love to knit. I love all your choices…you can’t really go wrong knitting any of these. I might give the shawl a try…it’s gorgeous.
I loved reading your comments on each of the patterns. I love knitting cables although I prefer written patterns if I was to choose one to knit it would be the same as your choice, Bronwyn.
Amaralli is beautiful and appeals to me even more when you added the fact the WS of the work is just knit and purl plus a chart and written would help me so much.
I would have to add some knitting excercises!
Really enjoyed this post, thank you
Bronwyn, for sure. I’m in love with that one. And Oda.
I would love to hear your feedback on my favourites: Kierson and Aquinnah.
Hi MJ! Kierson is fairly straightforward, knit from the bottom up, with a shawl collar that is achieved by picking up stitches along the neckline and using short rows. Th cable charts are really straightforward as well, not intimidating. If you love the design and aren’t afraid of cables, then this would be a great knit for you!
As for Aquinnah, it’s got some flexibility, as it can be knit in worsted or chunky yarn. The charts are surprisingly straightforward- there’s only two charts! If you love cables and have the stamina to get through this (It will be repetitive), then it’s going to be a beauty.
I love Marylebone as well! And I love your comments! I am definetely in for a serious relationship. I also like Scalene. I think Rigel is nice, however not for me. I am 5ft1in and I think this jacket would look better on a taller girl.
These are striking designs. I love how there is an Asian model. I am still mixed about shawls b/c they’re not as easy to wear as a scarf or an infinity one. I feel shawls always have to be anchored down. However, The Charm of It podcast that I watched for the first time did show how her crescent modifications could be worn in one way like I do sometimes for a scarf. So that kind of proves me wrong but I’m still straddling the line. It was fun, BTW, to see you in that video. For some reason I thought you were from the UK but you didn’t have an accent :O)?
I am in love and totally agree with you, Bronwyn is by far my fave! I could see myself wearing it all winter long, such a timeless beauty.
Wow, Marylebone is breathtaking!