Debbie Blair

Debbie Blair

Debbie Blair is the associate editor of Farm & Fiber Knits, Handwoven magazine, and LTM’ s fiber retreats. Having dabbled in dozens of crafts since she was old enough to hold a crayon, she feels blessed to have found a career that touches on two of her passions—art and alpacas.


The Patience and Precision Behind Wool & Palette’s Natural Colors

Step inside Emily Lymm’s dye studio to discover how thoughtful fiber sourcing and slow, intentional dye processes result in richly saturated colors.

A Global Wool Safari: Meet 7 Fiber Animals in the Spring Issue

With the Spring 2026 issue of Farm & Fiber Knits, you’re invited on a playful, page-by-page hunt for sheep and fiber animals from around the world, showcasing more breed diversity than ever before.

First Look: The Craveable Knits in Our Newest Issue

Our Spring issue invites you from the shearing shed to the needles, with thoughtful patterns, soulful storytelling, and farm-to-fiber inspiration on every page.

A Celebration of Scarves and Shawls: 14 Projects to Make

Get helpful guidance on choosing the right length for your scarves and cowls—plus 14 inspiring projects—in this new Subscriber-exclusive eBook.

Unlock the Secrets of Colorwork: Tips from Knitters Who Know It Best

Want to know Meg Swansen’s best colorwork tip? We did, too!

Go Beyond the Pattern: Discover Our New Library Experience

Something new is coming! When you find your next knit in our library, you’ll also find fiber features, tutorials, and more. Let me show you around.

Slip Stitch and Texturing: Faina Goberstein’s Pattern Play

Learn how this prolific designer uses slip stitch to build 3D textures that interact with light, color, and fiber type.

Yarn Crawl: Blue Heron Knittery and Iowa’s Norwegian Roots

This community hub serves up a generous helping of fibery events.

Binge-Worthy Episodes for Knitters

Too Hot to be Outside? Head to the farm and meet some makers (from your couch).