Washing Wool in the Snow
A reader named Heather recently wrote to ask about "snow washing." She wanted to know if, considering pollution, this is really a good idea? Excellent question. Let's start with the basics. We've been wearing wool since 10,000 BCE. We've only had
January Flock Talk
On January 31, 2022, we gathered for our first month-end Flock Talk of the new year. I answer a bunch of juicy questions about wool and yarn construction and knitting, and we head to Vermont to visit Siri Swanson at Yankee Rock Farm.
From Divas to Escape Artists: A New Episode of Voices in Wool
I put out a call for shepherds to share stories of their favorite sheep. And respond they did! What's it like to live with sheep? Do they have personalities? And do shepherds have favorites? Of course most people know that the answer to all three questions is a
Flocks and Fibs
Greetings and happy New Year! Since we last spoke, the sheep have been busy. One of my favorite sheep-related people on Instagram is Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík, better known as @farmlifeiceland [https://www.instagram.com/farmlifeiceland/]. Pálína has made a name for herself by sharing gorgeous, funny, tender photos and videos
December Flock Talk Livestream
Oh my goodness, we talked about everything, from wool mattress protectors for children to whether or not you can hand wash a sweater marked "dry clean only."
Ten Balm Books
Hello, my dearest wool people! A very big thanks to those of you who took the time to record your sheep stories and send them to me. This special Voices in Wool episode in which shepherds tell us about their favorite sheep is shaping up to be truly extraordinary. There&
She Sells Oyster Shells: Breaking Down SeaWool
Oysters in our Sweaters? Recently I've seen ads for sweaters containing oyster shells. While that may sound like an April Fool's joke, it is not. The fiber is called SeaWool [http://hansglobaltextile.net/tech/], and companies are touting it as a revolutionary, eco-friendly fiber that'
Submit Your Sheep Story
Hooray! I want to hear all about this remarkable sheep of yours. What made it so special? Was it smart, or generous, or silly, or mischievous? Or was it simply a really good friend? You can submit your story in two ways: 1. Call TWC's voicemail at 888-653-5558
