by Cynthia de Steuben | Nov 26, 2024 | General Information
Sheep. Those cute, soft, fluffy creatures immortalized in nursery rhymes: Mary had a Little Lamb, Little Bo Beep and Baa Baa Black Sheep. As knitters we know sheep produce the wool that yarn is made from and most of us can name a few breeds of sheep, such as Merino,...
by Cynthia de Steuben | Sep 3, 2024 | General Information
Mention Merino yarn and knitters think about how soft and warm the wool is. We know Merino wool comes from sheep, but what else do we know? Merino is the oldest established sheep breed in the world and is also the most numerous. Their origin can be traced back to...
by Cynthia de Steuben | May 22, 2023 | How To
Dryer balls are a good alternative to using dryer sheets, which contain potentially harmful chemicals. These chemicals, such as Dipalmethyl hydroxyethylmmoinum methosulfate, can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. Fragrances added to the sheets can also...
