Maritime Family Fiber:
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Of Tea Cups and Ice Storms
Last week, I rushed through the flurries to the farm. The sheep didn't need moving, nor was I there to train Finn the border collie. I hurried my little ones through the door and unwrapped them, excited to begin a favorite activity: yarn scheming with my mother. -
Forest Sheep Socks
Sheep frolic past rows of evergreens on these worsted-weight, colorwork boot socks. I hope you'll find these socks a festive addition to your gi... -
Maine Island Days
We leave early in the morning, though not nearly as early as the 4 o'clock launch time of the lobster fishermen. Many of them are already back on the moorings at 7 when we load up our gear and set off.
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Heritage Star Mittens
These Heritage Star mittens are the next free pattern in our Christmas KAL! They are quick and cozy, a perfect gift. The origin of these mittens ... -
Bountiful Christmas Stockings
Christmas stockings should be as bountiful as your Christmas spirit! Make these classic cabled stockings for a family treasure that can be passed down year after year. -
Silly Snake Friends Free Pattern
The second free pattern in our Christmas KAL is for the little'uns: a snake friend suitable for snuggling, playing, bopping siblings over the head, and using up scraps of yarn. It uses Briggs and Little Heritage, a worsted weight yarn. -
Christmas KAL Overview, Lambie Update
This week calls for celebration on many levels - mother's day was well spent by many including new sheep mothers with wee lambs at their flanks, w... -
Reversible Boot Topper Socks
Have you ever worn boot toppers and went about your day stylishly but felt slightly disingenuous? You know what I mean: it looks like you’re weari... -
The Clamdigger's Socks
Some years, there's a couple days in summer where you may need a thinner sock than the Fisherman's Boot Sock, enter: The Clamdigger's socks! -
The Legacy of Maine Island Shepherding
Look at a map of Maine and amongst the ragged, island-sprinkled coastline, you'll find many names related to sheep. Why? Because for generations Maine shepherds have known islands to be some of the healthiest places for sheep. -
It's a Wicked Good Day to be a Mainer.
The birds are singing, the temperature is rising out of the 30s (at least during the day), the sheep are round with lamb and fleece, and it's a great day to be a Mainer. -
More Mini-Mitts!
Winter's grip is still predictably strong here in Downeast Maine; as the freezing rain slaps the window pane and the fire roars in the woodstove.
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