BT Men - Brooklyn Tweed

BT Men
volume 1
from the
Brooklyn Tweed Design Team
BT Men
Volume 1 Look Book
from the
Brooklyn Tweed Design Team
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Table of Contents
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O u tp o s t
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T h e Co l l ecti o n
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Hugo
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Chesterfield
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Quay
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Eno
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Barrett
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Redford
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Hayes
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Slade
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Brig
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Fort
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Squall
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Timberline
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Janzen
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B l u e p r i n ts
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Yar n In fo r mati o n
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D es i gn Team
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Cred i ts
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Outpost
I remember very vividly my first years as a new, voracious knitter. I couldn’t wait
to hone my skills in order to knit stylish, well-fitting sweaters and accessories to fill
out my then knitwear-starved wardrobe.
I quickly discovered that knitting patterns for men were much harder to come by
than I would have guessed. Finding that stylish, high-quality sweater pattern that
danced in my head started to feel like a search for the holy grail. Shortly thereafter
I decided to go rogue and do my own thing, starting out by altering available patterns for women to work for men and eventually creating my own original pieces.
I am absolutely grateful for that experience – it certainly was the first thing to start
me down the path that led to my career. Ever since, though, I have wanted to put
together a full collection of men's knits for those knitters who find themselves in
the same boat as I was then. Whether you’re a male knitter, or have a son, father,
husband, partner or brother who is always asking for a sweater, this collection is
for you.
The finished collection was photographed in Greenpoint Brooklyn, mere blocks
away from my old apartment where Brooklyn Tweed had its humble beginnings.
These factors all combine to make this a very special and dear collection to me.
Along with my fellow design team members, we sincerely hope you enjoy our first
official contribution toward the genre of men's knitwear.
All my very best,
Jared Flood
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T he Collection
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Hugo
allov e r cable d pu llov e r
by Véronik Avery
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Chesterfield
colorblock ra glan tu rtle n e ck
by Julie Hoover
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Chesterfield
ov e rsize d “girlfrie n d” v e rsion
in clu de d in patte r n
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Quay
c abled sc arf
by Jared Flood
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Eno
c abled beanie (c a p v ersion)
by Jared Flood
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Eno
cable d be an ie ( slou chy v e rsion )
by Jared Flood
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Bar rett
v-n e ck ra glan pu l l o v er
by Véronik Avery
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Redford
vin ta ge te e -in spire d pu llov e r
by Julie Hoover
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Hayes
striped f isher m an’s rib sc ar v es
by Julie Hoover
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Slade
cardi gan w i th ri bbe d sha w l c o l l ar
by Michele Wang
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Brig
watch c a p & asc ot set
by Véronik Avery
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Fort
m ilitar y- inspired pullov e r
by Jared Flood
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Squall
f i sher m an pullov er
by Michele Wang
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Timberline
cabl e d cardig an w ith sha w l c o l l ar
by Jared Flood
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Janzen
garte r stripe hat
by Julie Hoover
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Patter n
Blue prints
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
38 (41¾, 45½, 49¼, 53, 56¾)" circumference at Chest (seamed)
Intended Ease: +2-4"
Sample shown is size 41¾" with +1¾" ease on model
MATERIALS
9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Photographed in color Stor mcloud
GAUGE
Hugo
by Véronik Avery
18 stitches & 28 rows = 4" in moss stitch, after blocking
DESIGN DETAILS
4-piece construction, knit flat from bottom up, seamed, set-in sleeve, ribbed turtleneck with
snap-closure placket, twisted rib hem and cuff, central lattice panel, fishbone cable insertions, moss stitch
click photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58)" circumference at chest/bust
Intended Ease: +4-6"
Version I sample shown is size 46" with +5" ease on model
Version II (“girlfriend”) sample shown is size 42" with +9" ease on model
MATERIALS
Brooklyn Tweed Loft (held double) in 4-5 colors, depending on version
See web page for yardage amounts and colors used
GAUGE
Chesterfield
16 stitches and 27 rounds = 4" in circular stockinette stitch
by Julie Hoover
DESIGN DETAILS
seamless construction, knit in the round from bottom up, raglan yoke, marled effect created by working
with two strands of differing colors held together, colorblocking, ribbed turtleneck worked directly
from finished neckline, ribbed cuffs/hem, slight waist shaping to enhance fit (men's), hourglass shaping (women's)
cli ck photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Medium (Long, Extra Long) Versions included
67 (76, 84)" long; 6" wide
MATERIALS
5 (6, 6) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Medium Version photographed in color Meteorite
GAUGE
Quay
by Jared Flood
33½ stitches & 30 rows = 4" over cabled pattern, measured from relaxed fabric after blocking
DESIGN DETAILS
Single-piece construction, knit flat from end to end, ribbed hems flow directly into cable motif,
corded selvedge edging maintained along each side throughout
cli ck photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Short (Medium) Versions provided; choose length based on wearer’s preferred style
24" circumference at widest point; 7¾ (8¾)" total length
MATERIALS
1 (2) skein(s) of Brooklyn Tweed Loft
Photographed in colors Hayloft (short), Wool Socks (medium) & Tent (medium)
GAUGE
Eno
by Jared Flood
30 stitches & 38 rounds = 4" in cabled pattern; measured from relaxed fabric after blocking
DESIGN DETAILS
Single-piece construction, knit circularly from bottom up, seamless, 1x1 ribbed brim with tubular
cast on instructions included, allover rope cable, gathered crown, adjustable length (two sizes)
click photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
36 (39½, 43, 46½, 50, 53½)" chest circumference; Regular & [Tall] dimensions provided
Intended Ease: +2-4"
Sample shown is size 43" Regular with +2" ease on model
MATERIALS
7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) [8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)] skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Photographed in color Old World
GAUGE
Bar rett
by Véronik Avery
18¼ stitches & 26½ rows = 4" in stockinette stitch, after blocking
DESIGN DETAILS
4-piece construction, knit flat from bottom up, raglan yoke, seamed, ribbed cuffs,
garter hem and v-neck trim, ribbed raglan sleeve cap, classic fit, slight waist shaping to enhance fit
click photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
38 (42, 46¼, 50½, 54½, 58¾)" circumference at chest
Intended Ease: +2-4"
Sample shown is size 42" with +2" ease on model
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MATERIALS
6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Loft
Photographed in color Long Johns
GAUGE
23 stitches & 36 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch, after blocking
Redford
by Julie Hoover
DESIGN DETAILS
6-piece construction, knit flat from bottom up, seamed, set-in sleeve, reverse stockinette side panels,
exposed side seams, ribbed cuffs picked up and worked down from sleeve for exposed
cast-on edge detail, triangular neckline detail, classic fit
click photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
8¼" wide x 68" long; two versions available
MATERIALS
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in 3 colors
See web page for yardage amounts and colors used
GAUGE
14 stitches and 44 rows = 4" in brioche stitch, after blocking
DESIGN DETAILS
Hayes
by Julie Hoover
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Single-piece construction, knit flat from end to end, designer provides two
separate striping sequences, brioche stitch fabric
cli ck photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
37¼ (40½, 44¼, 47½, 51½, 54¾)" circumference at chest, seamed and buttoned
Intended Ease: + 3-5"
Sample shown is size 44¼" with +4¼" ease on model
MATERIALS
9 (10, 11, 12, 12, 13) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Photographed in color Cast Iron
GAUGE
Slade
by Michele Wang
18 stitches & 27 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch, after blocking
DESIGN DETAILS
5-piece construction, knit flat from bottom up, set-in sleeve, ribbed hem and cuffs, low v-neck,
deep ribbed shawl collar picked up directly from garment and worked flat, button closures
cli ck photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Scarf: approximately 8¾" at widest part; 5½" at narrowest point; 38" long
Hat: 21 (22, 22¾)" finished circumference; 7 (8¼, 8½)" total length
MATERIALS
3 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (for both projects)
Photographed in color Meteorite
GAUGE
19 stitches & 28 rows = 4" in 2x2 ribbing, slightly stretched after blocking
Brig
by Véronik Avery
DESIGN DETAILS
Scarf: Two-piece construction, knit flat from end to center, pieces grafted at center-line,
decorative shaping over rib pattern, garter stitch center
Hat: Single-piece construction, knit circularly from the bottom up, seamless,
integrated crown shaping incorporates ribbing from body of hat
click photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
33 (35½, 39, 43½, 48, 51½)" finished garment at bust
MATERIALS
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter: 10 (10, 11, 12, 13, 15) skeins MC
Brooklyn Tweed Loft: 1 skein CC (for elbow patches)
Photographed in color Artifact (MC) & Cast Iron (CC)
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Fort
by Jared Flood
Sweater Gauge: 20 stitches & 35 rounds = 4" in Checkerboard Stitch, after blocking
Patch Gauge: 28 stitches & 56 rows = 4" in garter stitch, after blocking
DESIGN DETAILS
3-piece construction, pieces worked circularly from hem/cuff to underarm, partially seamless, set-in sleeve,
allover checkerboard stitch, side seam ribbing details flow directly from hem, slight waist shaping
to enhance fit, crew neck with doubled rib trim, contrasting elbow patches worked in fingering
weight yarn and sewn to finished garment
click photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
38 (41½, 45, 48¾, 52¼, 55¾)" circumference at chest (seamed)
Intended Ease: + 3-4"
Sample shown is size 45" with +4" ease on model
MATERIALS
12 (13, 14, 16, 17, 18) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Photographed in color Fossil
GAUGE
Squall
by Michele Wang
25 stitches & 33 rows = 4" in small cabled pattern, after blocking
DESIGN DETAILS
4-piece construction, knit flat from bottom up, seamed, set-in sleeve, allover cable and purl patterning,
shallow twisted rib hem/cuff/neckband, classic fit, slight waist shaping to enhance fit
click photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
43¾ (47¾, 53, 57)" circumference at chest; buttoned
Intended Ease: +6-8"
Sample shown is size 47¾" with +7¾" of ease on model
MATERIALS
15 (17, 19, 21) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Photographed in color Sweatshirt
GAUGE
31 stitches & 31¼ rows = 4" measured over cable patterns, after blocking
20 stitches & 31¼ rows = 4" in reverse stockinette stitch, after blocking
Timberline
DESIGN DETAILS
by Jared Flood
3-piece construction, pieces worked from bottom up, body knit flat in one piece, sleeves knit circularly
to underarm, heavily cabled fabric, set-in sleeve, deep ribbed shawl collar and hems, button closures,
slightly oversized fit, bands/collar worked at a firmer gauge then seamed to body
cli ck photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
20" circumference at widest point; 8" long
To fit average adult head sizes (20-24") comfortably
MATERIALS
Brooklyn Tweed Loft: 1 skein each of Colors A and B
Version I photographed in Truffle Hunt (A) and Faded Quilt (B)
Version II photographed in Cast Iron (A) and Sweatshirt (B)
GAUGE
28 stitches & 64 rounds = 4" in circular garter stitch, after blocking
Janzen
DESIGN DETAILS
by Julie Hoover
Single-piece construction, knit circularly from the bottom up, seamless, ribbed brim,
symmetrical 4-point crown shaping, fine-gauge fabric, garter stitch striping motif
cli ck photo above to purchase pattern pdf
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Yarn Information
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Shelter
Loft
Worsted Weight
Fingering Weight
50 gram skein/140 yards
4-5 stitches per inch
woolen 2-ply construction
50 gram skein/275 yards
6-9 stitches per inch
woolen 2-ply construction
$12.50
$14.50
click thumbnail to purchase
click thumbnail to purchase
available in 32 colors
available in 32 colors
Sheep ranch in Johnson County, WY
Our Targhee-Columbia wool is grown along the beautiful plains of
Johnson County, Wyoming.
Following shearing season each spring, the raw wool is spun in the
historic mill town of Harrisville, New Hampshire where woolen yarns
have been manufactured since 1794.
We are proud to bring handknitters high-quality wool yarns that are entirely
produced on US soil.
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Palette
Our 32 custom heathers are blended from 11 base solids to achieve a unique cross-range harmony
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Homemade Jam
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Long Johns
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Camper
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Wool Socks
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Embers
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Hayloft
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Sap
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Fauna
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Foothills
10 Tent
11 Birdbook
12 Button Jar
13 Artifact
14 Faded Quilt
15 Stormcloud
16 Almanac
17 Old World
18 Thistle
19 Plume
20 Blanket Fort
21 Postcard
22 Fossil
23 Woodsmoke
24 Barn Owl
25 Nest
26 Truffle Hunt
27 Meteorite
28 Pumpernickel
29 Cast Iron
30 Soot
31 Sweatshirt
32 Snowbound
Design Team
V éronik Aver y
is the founder of St-Denis Yarns and the author of Knitting Classic Style and Knitting 24/7 (both
published by STC). Her work has appeared in countless publications, including knitting
books such as Sock Yarn Studio (Lark), Weekend Knitting and Handknit Holidays (STC), several
titles from Interweave Press, magazines (Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Vogue Knitting,
Woman’s Day), and online (Knitty and Twist Collective).
Jared F l ood
is owner and creative director at Brooklyn Tweed. Having received his education in 2D
design and photography, he began designing knitwear in 2007 and developing yarns in 2009.
His designs have been featured on the cover of Vogue Knitting and in the pages of several
magazine and book publications. These days he spends time designing for and heading
operations at Brooklyn Tweed.
Jul ie H oover
Dedicated to clean, sophisticated, contemporary design, Julie recently retired her freelance
art director business to focus on her long-time passion – playing with textiles.
She’s also a serious foodie and photo taker. Keep up with her at www.juliehoover.com.
M ich el e Wang
Based in New York City, Michele joined the Brooklyn Tweed design team in the Fall of 2011.
In her design work she likes to explore the balance between comfort and trend.
Her garments have been featured in Vogue Knitting. Follow Michele on her web site at
www.mishi2x.com.
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Credits
Art Direction & Photography
Wardrobe Styling
Photoshoot Producer
Models
Jared Flood
Stephanie Gelot
Jess Morphew
Ian Evan
Stephanie Gelot
Dennis Klaffert
Hair & Makeup
Look Book Design/Illustration
Pattern Layout
Technical Editing
Yuko Takahashi
Jared Flood
Julie Hoover
Christine Craig
Robin Melanson
Copy Editing/Proofing
Bristol Ivy
Leila Raabe
Test Knitting
Christine Craig
Tracey Cox
Nicole Dupuis
Allie Matthews
Project Management
Bristol Ivy
Leila Raabe
Fulfillment
Ethan MacDonald
Location
Ruby Bird Studios
Rebecca Handler
The Greenpoint Loft
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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Until next time
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and inspirations.
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www.brooklyntweed.net/retail
As always, we are grateful for your support.
Thank you.
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