Lisa Check - Flying Goat Farm

Tip of the Day: Auditioning Skeins that Work

by Lisa Check | May 3, 2021 | color, knitting

In this quick tip and trick of the day, I walk you though how I put together skeins that will work well together in a shawl, sweater or larger project where you want multiple skeins. Of course if you love any of these combos, you can get them in my webstore. I also...

Maryland Sheep and Wool Prep Behind the Scenes

by Lisa Check | Apr 28, 2021 | Behind the Scenes, fiber festivals, Flying Goat Farm

These are part of my Five Elements collections. In this photo are space and water Getting all ready for the show this weekend. Remember I’ll be open from 11-2pm on Saturday and Sunday and I will be hosting concierge shopping at 3pm EDT via zoom. Link will be...

New Podcast: Color Harmonies

by Lisa Check | Apr 26, 2021 | color, Flying Goat Farm, podcast

In this episode, we explore color harmonies. From monochromatic to complementary… Lisa talks about how you can use these in your textiles and also the pitfalls to avoid. Build your color confidence! Listen here OR subscribe on itunes or spotify

New Hand Dyed Combed Top

by Lisa Check | Apr 21, 2021 | Flying Goat Farm, spinning

These are gonna be so much fun to spin!! Or if you are a felter, you will have a fantastic time...

Tip of the day: adding new yarn

by Lisa Check | Apr 19, 2021 | knitting

These two tips of the day seem to really go together. First of all where to change your yarn when you are doing colorwork and even if you are just putting in a stripe. And second what to do when you come across a knot or other imperfection in the yarn. I show you the...