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Farm & Fibre Knits Fall 2025

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Where does your knitting yarn come from? Join us as we explore beyond the yarn label, visiting shepherds, designers, mills, and more around the globe in our second annual issue.

Venture to Scandinavia as beloved author and teacher Meg Swansen shows you two approaches for a Swedish knitting technique. Visit the Navajo Nation for a behind-the-scenes look at a wool buy with shepherd Nikyle Begay. Head to the Faroe Islands to learn about traditional wool and knitting patterns, and knit some Welsh socks and mend them, too. And meet some must-have yarns from Kenya, India, Mexico, and beyond.

Along with articles and tutorials, you’ll get ten knitting patterns focused on making the most of the natural fibers we love, with designs by Tressa Weidenaar, Mari Tobita, Julia Farwell-Clay, Meg Swansen, and more. From the pasture to the sweater, enjoy knitting your handmade life with this special issue.

FEATURES

Yarn and Peace: Knitting the World Together with Peace Fleece by Leslie Petrovski
What Is a Wool Buy? Notes from a Diné Shepherd by Nikyle Begay
Sheep Islands: The Long Story of Wool & Knitting in the Faroe Islands by Sissal Kristiansen
Germantown Yarn: Rebirth of an Icon by Carol J. Sulcoski
Tvåändsstickning: Two-End Knitting, Two Ways by Meg Swansen
Tutorial: A Stitch in Time: Swiss Darning for Socks by Kate Larson
A Look Back: Welsh Woolens by Kate Larson
Tutorial: Needlefelted Steeks: Cut with Confidence by Sandi Rosner

PROJECTS

Rancher’s Cowl by Tressa Weidenaar
Pole Vest by Sissal Kristiansen
Columbia Cardigan by Courtney Kelley
Meg's Practice Caps by Meg Swansen
Cymru Socks by Kate Larson
Pocket Pullover by Mari Tobita
Skellister Vest by Sandi Rosner
Amplitude Pullover by Julia Farwell-Clay
Wicklow Wrap by Jenny Williams
Gelso Shawl by Mirva Scivola

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Yarn Weight	No. & Name USA	Knitting Tension (Guage)	Suggested Needle Size	Crochet Tension (Guage)	Suggested Hook Size
2-3 Ply	0: Lace	27-32 sts	2.25 - 3.25mm	32-42 sts*	1.5mm- 2.25mm
4 Ply	1: Super Fine	23-26 sts	2.50 - 3.50mm	21-32 sts	2.25-3.5mm
5 Ply	2: Fine	22-25 sts	2.75 – 3.75mm	16-20 sts	3.50-4.50mm
8 Ply	3: Light	21-24 sts	3.75 – 4.50mm	12-17 sts	4.50-5.50mm
10 Ply	4: Medium	16-20 sts	4.50 – 5.50mm	11-14 sts	5.50-6.50mm
12 Ply	5: Bulky	12-15 sts	5.50 – 8.00mm	8-11 sts	6.50-9.0mm
14 Ply	6: Super Bulky	6-11 sts	8.0mm – 12.75mm	7-9 sts	9.0-15mm
15 Ply +	7: Jumbo	6 or less sts	12.75mm +	6 or less sts	15mm+

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