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 At Bare Naked Wools, all of our 400+ unique knitting patterns are designed by Anne Hanson who holds an exceptional reputation in the knitting industry. All her accessory patterns are provided with...

On Wednesdays, I have two back-to-back intermediate classes, each having a core group of ongoing students. These knitters have delved into all sorts of projects over the last 18 months or so, build...

A little background... We released Salad Days as part of the 2016 Pairings Club. One of my fondest memories of this project is that when Barb knit hers, we blocked it together on the boat during th...

Wow, I am SO excited. I’m starting to get more comments every day (I love that!)— thank you everyone. Please continue to ask questions and leave remarks! Today’s question: PersnicketyKnitter Says:...

Another working weekend . . . I did manage to get out on my bike a little, and to class. But mostly I looked at the yard from the office where I was chained to my desk. I did not start back on my w...

Natural wool is the number one choice for many fiber artists. It produces high quality yarn that knits or crochets with ease. With the care and effort that goes into handmade gifts, it makes sense ...

Better Breakfast is one of our bestselling line of yarns. It’s springy, durable, and comfortable for even the most sensitive of skins. But what makes up this incredibly soft and squishable fiber? B...

Polwarth Sport has gained a large amount of attention since its release during the March Barn Box event. Made from 100% Polwarth wool, this medium-fine grade fiber has the buttery soft feel of meri...

Well, the first month of the new year is wrapping up, and I admit it’s had its ups and downs, but I’m not complaining. I’m hopeful for the year ahead and looking forward to new patterns, new yarns...