
How to Find a Substitute Yarn: 4 Top Tips
When the small-batch yarn you love isn’t available, here’s how to find its match.
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When the small-batch yarn you love isn’t available, here’s how to find its match.

Looking for your next quick, wearable knit? Designer Safiyyah Talley has great tips to make this summer project your own.

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We love seeing your finished knits, and it’s been such a joy to discover so many of our readers’ beautiful finished projects from the pages of Farm & Fiber Knits.

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We’ve rounded up a list of your favorite Farm & Fiber Knits posts of 2025—from how-tos to standout projects, and even a video series!

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