Kate Larson

Kate Larson

Kate Larson (she/her) is Senior Editor of Farm & Fiber Knits. For nearly as long as Kate has been handspinning and knitting, she has been helping others find their paths as makers and forge deeper connections with the landscapes that produce the wool and cotton, flax, and silk that they hold in their hands. While Kate has published a book, many articles and patterns, and several instructional videos, she especially loves celebrating the work of other fiber folks. The editor of Spin Off from 2018–2025, she directs spinning events in addition to editing Farm & Fiber Knits. If you can’t find Kate, she’s most likely in the barn having a chat with her beloved Border Leicester sheep.


Articles

Furrow Scarf Sneak Peek: Knit an Organic Cotton Gradient

We can’t wait to share the Summer issue with you next week! Take a peek at one of the designs, and learn how to make a naturally colored cotton gradient.

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Sagging Shoulders? Ways to Reinforce a Neckline | Part 2

Are your sweater sleeves too long? It might actually be a stretched neckline to blame! Learn how to diagnose this common fitting issue, and get Kate’s 10-minute neckline fix that could save your handknit with a nearly invisible finish.

Perennial: Call for Submissions for Spring 2027

As the weather warms, let your article and project ideas bloom! We welcome accessories, garments for a wide range of body types, and cozy knits for the home, plus stories of the knitting life.

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Now Streaming: Diagnose Your Damage and Make a Mending Plan

We find that many knitters struggle to decide which mending method to use, which yarns will work, and so on. So, let’s talk about it!

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3 Easy Woven Darns to Save Your Knits

Snags, moths, and daily wear can leave our knits with holes. Woven patches are a great way to combat holes large and small before they can run and enlarge. We’ll show you three easy ways to get mending now.

Build a Basic Mending Toolkit

Having the right tools on hand always makes mending feel more manageable. We have some suggestions for basics and beyond, plus a few ways to improvise in a pinch!

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Must-Know Mend: Creative Swiss Darning

If you are a knitter, this mending technique is the key to caring for handknits, and we have few tips to make it more secure and creative. Plus, we’re kicking off a month-long mend-along!

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Play with the Pleats and Ladders Cowl

This reversible cowl is surprisingly easy to knit and adapt to other yarns. We’ve got 3 ways to make it your own (and you might have these yarns in your stash)!

Rooted: Submissions Call for Winter 2026

Be inspired by winter weather and share your ideas for the coziest season!

A Hopeful Hue, Local Wool, and a Yarnpreneur

Knudsen Knits creates breed-specific yarns, and Kate's new skeins will carry her into 2026.

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