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Rooted in Place: Designing the Field Lines Shawl with Small-Farm Yarn | Farm & Fiber Knits

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Rooted in Place: Designing the Field Lines Shawl with Small-Farm Yarn

Discover the farm yarns and rural landscapes behind the Field Lines Shawl—then cast on your own version.

Shaina ScottJuly 1, 20264 min read

From pasture-raised Cormo wool to softly shifting natural dyes, learn how the materials behind the Field Lines Shawl create a project rich in texture, story, and place. Photo by Gale Zucker

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