We write about what we know best: how to care for wool, how to choose a yarn and what working in a knitwear workshop really looks like.
What is a fisherman's sweater, and how does an aran differ from a Norwegian pattern? The story of the sheep's wool sweaters that protected fishermen — and how they're worn today.
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How to wash sweaters in merino, alpaca and sheep's wool — and what about acrylic? A guide to hand and machine washing, so your sweater doesn't felt or stretch.
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A comparison of merino and alpaca wool — warmth, softness, weight, price and whether they itch. Find out which wool will work better in your sweater.
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What does a handmade sweater really cost? We break the price down — wool, hours of work, finishing. See what you're paying for when you buy handcraft.
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