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Put Your Knitting Through the Paces: Turnout Shawl

Twisted stitches, strong diagonals, and a field of reverse stockinette stitch combine in a graphic all-season shawl.

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Knitting My Own Sheep (and Facing the Colorwork Dragon)

With spring lambs popping up everywhere we look, I had to get in on the wee wooly cuteness . . . by knitting a trio of Estonian-inspired colorwork sheep.

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A Friendly Flock to Knit

Knit your own wooly companions with Nancy Bush’s Estonian sheep pattern.

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Farm-fresh Yarn

How did that skein of yarn in a farmer’s booth get so dreamy? Through years of sampling, listening to knitters, and collaborating with mills. One shepherd shares the journey to her perfect yarn.

Knitting Needles—Materials Matter

Should you reach for metal, wood, or something else to cast on your next knitting project?

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Lambs Galore at Apple Creek Merinos!

Learn about the joys—and frights!—that come with being a shepherdess during lambing season at this family farm in the Pacific Northwest.

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Thoroughly Modern Milling: Meridian Mill House

Bringing state-of-the-art spinning technology to an historic textile community, from industrial synthetic yarn to traceable wool.

Flax Grows through Creativity, Community, Conscience

Three fiber-centric partnerships are transforming the textile landscape by producing linen, a special, luxurious, plant-based option, in an eco-friendly manner.

Behind the Scenes at the Sheep and Wool Show

Come along as we peek behind the curtain at the annual can’t-miss event for shepherds, knitters, spinners, and more: the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

Breezy Knitting with Cotton and Linen

Twelve reasons that cotton and linen have all your warm weather needs covered. From fluffy to firm, add some sustainable plant fibers to your seasonal lineup!

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10 Steps for Seasonal Woolen Storage

Protect your beloved handknits and stash yarn by following some sensible precautions