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Make a Mug Cozy: An Easy Cable Knitting Pattern
A mug cozy really does make an adorable gift—with built-in packaging! Learn how to make these cute gifts with this free pattern.
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Learn How to Felt Wool for Fun or Profit
Usually, people think of sculpting as an art form using clay or stone. However, there are other media and methods that can be used, such as wool.
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12 Benefits of Learning How to Crochet
What does “crochet” mean? Let’s start with the basics. Crochet is defined as the process of hooking thread or yarn to create fabric.
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Cherishing the Natural Beauty of Icelandic Sheep
We were ready to give up on the sheep business altogether when we discovered Icelandic sheep.
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Drop Spindle Spinning: Making and Using Your First Spindle
Add to Favorites By Angela Hammer – I’ve always liked making things with my hands. I learned how to crochet years ago, so spinning became the next logical step for me …
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Natural Dyes for Wool and Clothing
Add to Favorites Natural dyes for wool have been used for hundreds of years. Harvesting plants and extracting the color from the leaves, berries, and flowers is an enjoyable way to …
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Choosing Yarn for Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Projects
Add to Favorites When learning to weave, the rigid heddle loom is a good choice. It’s easy to work and you will quickly master the basics of weaving. Plus, setting …
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Best Dairy Sheep Breeds for a Farm
There are a few dairy sheep breeds you could add to your farm. The East Friesian sheep is considered the best breed of dairy sheep by researchers.
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10 Frugal Homemade Fire Starters for Your Hearth or Emergency Pack
Add to Favorites Save money on your survival gear list by making items from scratch. Homemade fire starters combine free or upcycled materials with inexpensive combustibles. Whether you need to …
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Try Suffolk Sheep for Meat and Wool on the Farm
Suffolk sheep were first recognized in 1797 in sheep breed books. Since 1888, the Suffolk sheep have traveled to new continents and become a staple of American and Canadian sheep farms.
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Finnsheep are the Perfect Fiber Animals
Add to Favorites By Mary O’Malley, Honeysuckle Farm johnandmaryomalley@yahoo.com An ancient variety, Finnsheep are both meat- and wool-yielding animals. Finnish sheep characteristics have been bred for thousands of years. Stentorp—the farm …
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Raising Sheep for Meat – Flavor-Based Success
Add to Favorites By Alan Harman – Raising sheep for meat that are from the “land of fire and ice,” Barb Gunness’ flock of Icelandic sheep are right at home …
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Gift Guide for Those Favoring Self-Sustaining Living
Standard holiday gifts and baubles don’t work for homesteaders and a self-sustaining living.
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Dual Coat Dynamics in Sheep
Many cultures point to dual-coated sheep as a key to survival, from the cold climate of Iceland to the deserts of Central Asia.
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Your Wool as Yarn
Let’s get down to the nuts and bolts of understanding where and how your fleece may fit into a hand spinner’s palette.
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