SUBWrap Up in Warmth: Loon Lake Scarf
Lofty and warm, this generous scarf makes a bold statement (and keeps the chill away).
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SUBLofty and warm, this generous scarf makes a bold statement (and keeps the chill away).
With a few thoughtful details, these simple mittens go from plain to applause-worthy.
Though we love wool, there’s another fiber that you may love knitting with—silk.
Also known as tvåändsstickning, this technique for durable knitting works best with Z-twist yarn.
With classic knit-purl motifs and a contemporary slit lower edge, this gansey-inspired cowl brings a warm, modern touch to your wardrobe.
This shawl combines entrelac, a simple lace motif, and a kettle-dyed yarn in a warm, wearable, generous wrap.
For knitters who fret about soil degradation or want guarantees that the wool yarn they’re sniffing comes from non-mulesed sheep, there’s a certification for that.
BFL, Targhee, Dorset, and other breed-specific wool yarns each fill their own special knitwear niche.
The author of Slow Knitting on opting out of shrinkproof yarn and falling in love with the variety of natural wools
Inspired by German calf warmers she saw in photographs and paintings, Carol decided to design a pair of socks with traditional designs.
How one Oregon ranch leads the way to traceable, sustainable, responsible wool
Whether you’re roaming the barns at a fiber festival or trying to make sense of a yarn label, understanding what fleece you’ll get from different breeds of sheep will help you have a happy knitting experience.