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Bare Naked Wools
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...

Bare Naked Wools
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...

Origin of Cotton
Our newest yarn, Seasons Fingering and DK, is a long awaited blend of organic cotton and natural targhee wool. Each undyed skein has a beautiful marled finish that is pleasing at any angle. It wor...

design process
Deep Dive
My contribution in the Bare Naked Wools 2018 Ensemble Collection was Deep Dive - a refined, lightweight pullover in ten sizes to knit in Better Breakfast Fingering or any of our fingering yarns. Yo...

design process
5 Sweaters To Knit This Season
It's time to freshen up for fall in a brand new cozy sweater! Good things take time and you'll thank yourself later if you cast on now. Our wide range of sweaters offer something that appeals to ev...

accessories
5 Knitting & Crochet Notions You Need
Notions are small items used to complete knitting or crochet projects more efficiently. They make the crafting experience easier so you can save time and enjoy the wellness benefits of working with...

Beginner
Sea Fret Pullover
Who doesn’t love an easy to knit, multi-season, go-anywhere pullover to knit for yourself or that special other?
Sea Fret is all that and more—versatile, unisex, and completely easy to wear, it is ...

design process
Aspergillum
Fresh and airy pullovers with an easy fit are summer essentials, especially for travelers. The Aspergillum tunic (or crop top), is a great example—pull it on as a beach coverup or pair it with stra...
