The 1764 News
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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
There appears to be a small case of mistaken identity with the 1-ounce Suffolk sample I purchased. The best place to learn why the “gray/grey Suffolk” isn’t truly Suffolk is in a blog post by Deb Robson. “The gray/grey Suffolk… Continue reading
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Wool Breed: Suffolk
Image from www.raisingsheep.net History: The Suffolk sheep became an official breed in 1810 through crossing Southdown rams with old-style Norfolk Horn ewes, according to the Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook. The first documented import to North America occurred in 1888.… Continue reading
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North Cascades
The North Cascades is a national park in Northern Washington State. I’ve designed a hat to celebrate this wilderness of tree-covered mountains, glaciers, lakes, and trails, home to bears and gray wolves. North Cascades is an easy, colorful knit featuring… Continue reading
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The Man Who Knits
Have five minutes? Grab a cup of tea, your knitting, and watch this short video about a knitter who upcycles the good stuff! Until next time… Continue reading