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Clara Parkes

Wool is life. I make The Wool Channel go.

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Closet Cooties Part Two: A Plan of Action

You've spotted evidence of moths. Now what do you do?

Closet Cooties Part Two: A Plan of Action
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Closet Cooties: Tackling Moths and Beetles

Wool is nature’s miracle fiber. It’s also delicious food for an array of tiny creatures. Can we coexist?

Closet Cooties: Tackling Moths and Beetles
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The Wool Wire | April 19, 2023

Tackling traceability, reclaiming the word "fleece," transforming fashion from the inside out, bridging the gap between hand knitters and farm yarns, and preserving Lebanese traditional woolen caps.

The Wool Wire | April 19, 2023
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The Wool Wire | April 5, 2023

Tackling the gloom with uplifting wool stories from around the world: British Columbia, blankets from Somerset, the importance of the community fiber mill, wool finding its way to vineyards, surfboard fins, and gym handles in Wales, and an Australian success story.

The Wool Wire | April 5, 2023
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March Flock Talk This Friday!

March Flock Talk This Friday!
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The Wool Wire | March 22, 2023

Wooly trailers, Spanish shepherdesses, a closing cooperative, 100% recyclable shoes made in the EU, Australia learns to collaborate, a South African story to follow, recycling cashmere, and a review of the Woolroom Hebridean mattress.

The Wool Wire | March 22, 2023
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The Wool Wire | March 8, 2023

Bags and blankets and fluffy puffers, plus New Zealand's big bet on knops and a trip to the Outer Hebrides... and to your local home improvement store.

The Wool Wire | March 8, 2023
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Tales from the Flock Talk

For those of you who couldn't make it to our February Flock Talk, I bring the Flock Talk to you!

Tales from the Flock Talk
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February Flock Talk

February Flock Talk
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The Wool Wire | February 22, 2023

Everything old is new again, reclaiming Irish wool pride, what a difference a baler makes, rediscovering dryer balls, pros and cons of wool compost, keeping calves toasty, and the real challenge of making in America.

The Wool Wire | February 22, 2023