Is Down Wool Resistant to Felting? Let’s Put It to the Test
Known for crimp and strength, will these fibers survive the washing machine?
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Known for crimp and strength, will these fibers survive the washing machine?
Before natural-fiber yarn reaches your needles, yarn shop, and even the mill, it starts on a farm. At Wing & A Prayer Farm, producing beautiful wool is partnership between shepherd, sheep, and land.
Producing wool, cotton, and wheat doesn’t have to deplete the earth and consume groundwater. Sally Fox is using her hard-won organic farming wisdom to produce excellent fiber that enriches the soil.
Your favorite articles and patterns from the first year—plus one you might have missed
Season 10, Episode 2: With a passion for rich, beautiful color and slow fiber, Emily Lymm uses natural dyes to create a more sustainable craft world.
What knitters need to know about microns, wool allergies, and avoiding itchy fibers
Drawing on her love of Estonian culture and knitting, Nancy Bush designed a pair of geometric socks based on a historic stocking. The new version features expanded sizing and naturally durable yarn.
Whether we’re choosing untreated wool for its texture, sustainability, or other qualities, “non-superwash” yarns are a must-have for many knitters.
From local sheep to a local mill, discover the artisanal yarn from the small island of Foula.
A shepherd with a small flock helps other small farms turn their unused fleeces into gorgeous yarns.
Full of questions and seeing a need among her rural neighbors, a local yarn store owner followed her love for fiber to new heights.
There’s a lot of buzz out there about wool for warm weather—is it true?