After more than two years in the making, A Fine Fleece is here. Those of you who are non-spinners and spinning hopefuls will glean useful tips and information on working with various animal fibers, and how looking at the yarn itself will change your perspective on your knitting. Whether you're working with commercial yarns, minimally processed farm yarns, or handspun, understanding the individuality of a yarn is key to the success of a pleasurable knitting experience.

In addition, the designs are a reflection on the aesthetic values I hold most dear, including the playfulness of light and shadow, scale and portraying emotion in garment design. I hope that all knitters will be intrigued by gaining more control over their knitting by designing and spinning yarn, and spinners are sure to think about their knitting in a different way.

Please visit afinefleece.com to learn more about the book, as well as to purchase signed copies from the online store.

I am pleased to announce my first compilation pattern booklet which features eight sock designs, four of which have never been published before and four of my existing favorites. Showcasing the beautiful hand dyed yarns from Foxfire Fiber and Designs, this full color, wire bound booklet is destined to become a favorite you'll turn to again and again. Socks for the beginner or the seasoned sock knitter give nearly endless sock potential. Arranged by season, the pattern pages are enhanced with photo inpsirations from nature and pastoral scenes.

Retailers: Please contact me for wholesale information.

Sock designs included:

The booklet is 8.5 x 11, 24 pages and wire bound for durability and portability.

To purchase the yarns used in Thistle and Fox Socks, please visit foxfirefiber.com.

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