Farm & Fiber Knits · Audio
| Type | Audio |
|---|---|
| From | Farm & Fiber Knits |
| Author | Stephany Wilkes |
| Published | February 27, 2024 |
| Format | Audio |
From the shearing pen, with a set of clippers in her hand, Stephany Wilkes has a view of wool, yarn, and knitting like no other.
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Shearers have an up-close and personal relationship with both shepherds and sheep, a fundamental role in the wool industry that can’t be automated or outsourced. When you hold a skein of special yarn in your hands, you can thank the skilled hands of a shearer. In this bonus episode of the Long Thread Podcast, author and shearer Stephany Wilkes gives a shearer’s eye view of knitting and yarn.
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