News & Notes From FGF
Episode 4:
Lisa discusses how to substitute farm yarns into patterns that feature commercial yarns. In light of the current controversy surrounding designers and the yarns that they use, it's increasingly important to learn how to substitute yarns.
Introducing the Flying Goat Farm Podcast
We're living in a strange time. I don't get to see you at fiber shows. I miss our connections, I really do. I love this photo! I've just started a podcast in these pandemic times. My goal is to keep you informed about new happenings here at the farm. I also want to...
shop update: sock blanks
I dyed up a whole lot more sock blanks. Remember that I'm giving you free access to my knit 2 socks at a time class with purchase of a sock blank. What's a sock blank? It's not a sock....not yet. It is hand dyed knitted fabric that you UNKNIT and then REKNIT into some...
Episode 3
Lisa discusses sheep breeds and classes of fleeces. There's a purpose and project for every kind of wool. Really!!
shawl kit on sale over 40% off
Looking for a fun and non-stressful summer shawl project? I have just the one for you. My shawl Camau is a fun knit. It's a crescent shaped shawl with short rows of eyelet lace among lots of garter rows. The kit comes with 4 skeins of yarn and the pattern. Just add...
How to knit 2 socks at the same time
Do you have second sock syndrome? Do you get excited about starting a pair of socks but only get 1 knit? Learning this great technique is for you...by the time you finish knitting one sock all that is left of the last sock is the bind off.... Socks from these blanks...
unboxing my new e-spinner
I've been thinking about getting an e-spinner for several years now. I couldn't really rationalize the high price of the most popular model. Last year at the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival, I saw a woman spinning on an eel nano. It seemed so small and delicate. I...
Episode 2:
In this episode, I discuss what it takes to make great farm yarn. If you've had the dream to have a small flock or if you love to knit with wonderful, local yarn, this episode is for you.
Episode 1
I'm answering a client's question to day....how did you get into this fiber farming life.
sock blank with class included
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit socks 2 at a time (2AAT)? It is my preferred way to knit socks. Why? Because they will be the same size. Row for row. I don't really need to count. I do measure them, but I don't have to count to make sure there are the same...
