SUBMorehouse Farm Merinos: A Pioneering Yarn Farm
The quest for a weekend getaway led two city-dwellers to an ambitious goal: to produce the finest wool in the United States.
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SUBThe quest for a weekend getaway led two city-dwellers to an ambitious goal: to produce the finest wool in the United States.
Whether you feel passionately about preserving the planet or your choices as a knitter, wool can be part of the solution.
Field trip! Let us show you around the friendly Connecticut farm where a recent photo shoot for Farm & Fiber Knits took place.
From family farms to LYS shelves—learn how the Mitchell family is working to connect you with American wool.
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the big day!
Marled yarns open up a world of possibilities—and challenges. This new video series will help you untangle all your questions about how to make these special yarns shine.
Nesting begins as lambing season approaches.
Looking for soft, sustainable wool yarn? Check out Lani’s Lana!
Anne Choi knew shepherds who needed to sell wool and knitters who wanted to buy it. Using the fibershed model, she helped build a community in New Jersey.
Why might you want to buy yarn from the farmer who produced it? Maybe you discovered an intriguing yarn at a fiber festival or perhaps you’d simply like to support growers in your region by buying locally. Here are some tips from a shepherd.
When the Banning family relocated from New York City to rural Dutchess County, they began raising a rare breed of black sheep. You'll want to see these beautiful fleeces!
Our recent photo shoots were shot on a real farm—of course! Meet shepherd Hope Horn, visit her shop Hope’s Favorite Things, and learn more about the beautiful Pennsylvania farm you’ve seen in Farm & Fiber Knits.