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Origin of Finn Wool
Finn Dandy Sport is one of our best-selling yarns to date. Knitters were frantic to purchase more after receiving it in their much-awaited Barn Box yarn subscription. Available in 2- and 3-ply spor...
design process
Dock and Cabin
This replica of one of my oldest and dearest sweaters, which I designed and knit back in the 1990s, has been several years in the making.
Originally knit in Morehouse Merino 2 ply sport yarn, I had...
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Origin of Bluefaced Leicester Wool
Knit the night away with our gorgeous gradients of Feederbrook Farm Entropy DK. Sourced in the US from 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, each skein is a unique combination of eco-friendly dyes spun in...
design process
Switchgrass
Make Switchgrass your next knitted skirt project. The stitches are easy to work, it has no seams (i.e., very little finishing), and makes for terrific travel knitting. You can take it on vacation a...
design process
Birches
I love this Birches cardigan—can I say that? I loved knitting it (twice now) and I love its coziness when I wear it. Plus, it just screams FALL and just at the moment when our weather turned season...
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Origin of CVM Wool
Our new CVM/Merino DK is the perfect choice for your next sweater or accessory cast-on. Each skein is custom-spun creating a unique blend you can’t find anywhere else. Combining the soft texture of...
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Origin of Corriedale Wool
Say hello to Corriedale DK, our delicious new wool, spun smooth and buttery from the highest quality Corriedale fiber we could find. It has a springy, light hand and offers beautiful stitch definit...
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Origin of Perendale Wool
Perendale wool is soft, comfortable, and offers a beautiful sheen when knit in the form of a sweater or accessory. Our new Perendale DK is undyed and sustainably made in the USA. This single breed ...
accessories
Polypore
Leading the parade of accessory projects from our Mood Swings 2017 club, Polypore was a popular shawl right off the bat. With its intriguing hem shapes and deliciously wavy pattern embracing a cres...