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KNITLOCAL

Celebrating America’sHomegrown Yarns

Buying local to help support Americanbusinesses, reduce environmentalimpacts and ensure the well-being ofanimals has never been moreimportant or popular. KNIT LOCALmakes it easy (and fun!) to do yourpart with features that include:

• Fascinating profiles of 28 U.S. yarncompanies with contact informationfor dozens more

• 30-plus designs for women, men,kids and the home, with completepatterns

• A comprehensive list of fiber eventsand festivals across the country

• Gorgeous photographs that allowyou to get up close and personalwith sheep, alpacas, bison and thepeople who love them

This must-have guide containseverything you need to know toKNIT LOCAL—from sheep to knits!

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KNITLOCAL

What do Brown Sheep Company, Morehouse Farm Merino and Bijou Basin Ranchhave in common? They all belong to a fast-growing list of companies, mostly family-owned, that grow, spin and dye their yarns in the U.S. This spirit of local pride,entrepreneurship and respect for natural resources takes center stage in KNIT LOCAL.Here you’ll find their company histories, business philosophies and exciting plans forthe future of the “locavore” knitting movement. Pick up these exceptional yarns andknit over 30 stunning projects, with full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

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A graduate of the Rhode IslandSchool of Design (RISD), TANISGRAY has worked at MarthaStewart Living Omnimedia, HBOand Focus Features and was theYarn Editor at Vogue Knitting andCo-Editor of Knit.1 magazines.Tanis has been knitting since shewas a kid and loves teachingknitting to all skill levels. She hasmore than 150 published knittingdesigns, and her work has beenfeatured in many magazines andbooks. Tanis lives with her familyin Washington, DC. Visit herwebsite at tanisknits.com.

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For Roger, my North Star, my guiding light, thank you for turning ablind eye to the late-night writing and knitting sessions, the piles of yarn,the sticky notes everywhere, the lack of use of the kitchen table for monthswhile it became my work space, and for being my tech support.You’re a good sport and an amazing husband.

To Mom and Dad, who put knitting needles in my hands, a good head onmy shoulders and sent me to art school, thank you for the constantencouragement and support.

To Callum, our beautiful son born during the making of this book.You make every day a joy.

To the intrepid staff at SoHo Publishing, my former family andamazing coworkers, Trisha Malcolm, David Joinnides, Wendy Williams,the very helpful Michelle Bredeson, Alexandra Joinnides, Sarah Liebowitz,Loretta Dachman, Joe Vior and the talented Diane Lamphron, you madethis book a pleasure to work on.

To the lovely and charismatic Erica Smith, I salute you andthank you for the care you gave this book.

To Uli Monch, Pat Hartse and Stephanie Mrse, a gracious thanks.

To the incredibly skilled and crafty knitters who contributeddesigns to this book, I feel honored to be in such company andI commend you on your creativity.

Finally, to all the wonderful and generous yarn companies who suppliedfiber and knowledge for this book, thank you for putting your faith in me,filling my head with ideas and being so kind.

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Copyright © 2011 by Tanis GrayAll rights reserved. No part of thispublication may be reproduced orused in any form or by anymeans—graphic, electronic, ormechanical, includingphotocopying, recording, orinformation storage-and-retrievalsystems—without writtenpermission of the publisher.The written instructions,

photographs, designs, projectsand patterns are intended for thepersonal, noncommercial use ofthe retail purchaser and are underfederal copyright laws; they arenot to be reproduced in any formfor commercial use. Permission isgranted to photocopy patterns forthe personal use of theretail purchaser.

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INTRODUCTION 8

NORTHEAST 10MOREHOUSE FARM MERINO 12Bipartisan Pillows 14

FARMHOUSE YARNS 18Cabled Car Coat 20

QUINCE & CO. 26Lily-of-the-Valley Shrug 28

SWANS ISLAND YARNS 32Maritime Hat andMitten Set 34

KRAEMER YARNS 37Purple MountainsMajesty Shawl 38

BROOKLYN TWEED 44Pike’s Mitts 46

KNIT ONE,CROCHET TOO, INC. 51East Coast Tunic 52

GREEN MOUNTAINSPINNERY 56Big Man on CampusHoodie 58

THE FIBRE COMPANY/KELBOURNE WOOLENS 62Scandinavian Hat 64

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KOLLÁGE YARNS 76Daylily Cardigan 78

ALPACAS OFWINDSWEPT FARM 82Interlocking Rings 84

CESTARI 87Jennifer Vest 88

BUFFALO GOLD 91Wildflowers Scarf 92

JUNIPER MOON FARM 94McEnroe Diamonds Scarf 96

MIDWEST 100OZARK HANDSPUN 102Appalachian Hat 104

BROWN SHEEP COMPANY 106Random Harvest Afghan 108

DREAM IN COLOR 111Sousa’s Mitts 112

STONEHEDGE FIBER MILL 115Picnic Kerchief 116

WEST 120IMPERIAL STOCK RANCH 122Straits of Mackinac Vest 124

RED BARN YARN 128Gloucester Wrap 130

CONJOINED CREATIONS 134Evergreen Ankle Socks 136

BIJOU BASON RANCH 140Lacy Leaves Scarf 142

MOUNTAIN MEADOWWOOL 144Dreaming of Spring Mittens 146

PAGEWOOD FARM 150Betsy Baby Cardigan 152

HAZEL KNITS 155Winterthur Beret andCowl Set 156

ELSAWOOL 159Oquirrh Mountains Wrap 160

BEAVERSLIDE DRY GOODS 164Nutkin Cardi and Hat 166

APPENDICESEvents & Festivals 172Resources 174American-Made Notions 174Photo Credits 174Helpful Information 175Index 176

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Local is a broad term, one withvaried definitions. It can meanbuying honey from your neighbor’sbeehives or buying somethingacross the continent. By keepingyour business in the same country,or even in your neighborhood,studies have shown that more ofthat money returns back to thecommunity, strengthening theeconomy and providing more localjobs. By buying local you are in turnsupporting yourself.Another major benefit to

purchasing local goods is theenvironmental impact. Localbusinesses tend to make more localpurchases, which require lower orlittle transportation costs. Beingable to send items on a truck oreven a bicycle means nointernational shipping, less oil andgasoline, reduced fumes, lesspollution and faster turnaround

Why Knit Local?What are the benefits tobuying local? These days wefind ourselves inundatedwith commercials and adstelling us to buy local, thatlocal is better and that weshould boycott overseasproducts. We are told to buylocal without being told thebenefits, and the benefits arewhat make it worthwhile.

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today, part of the “greenwashingmovement” to make largebusinesses more appealing to theaverage consumer. A trulysustainable product is one thatfollows the triple bottom lineparadigm: balancing social,environmental and economicfactors. How does this play intoyarn and the criteria of this book?When I began doing research for

this book, I was pleasantly surprisedat the number of companies foundhere in the United States thatfollowed the yarn-making processfrom sheep to skein. The fibers inthis book were not taken fromacross the globe and imported here.The fleeces come from the U.S., aremade into fiber, dyed and milledhere and shipped out all over theworld. Talking to the owners abouttheir shearing, dyeing and millingprocesses was not only interestingbut also inspiring. The yarns in thisbook are truly local products.Many of the companies found in

this book hold their animals and theenvironment paramount. They thinkabout run-off water from their dyeprocess and how they can recyclethat water on their land. Do theyuse natural or chemical dyes? Whatdamage do their animal’s feet do tothe pastures? Can they use slowershipping to drive cost down for theconsumer? How can they keep theiranimals happy and healthy? Howwill the knitter feel working with

time. It gives the business ownersmore time to spend developingtheir product and getting to knowtheir customers than waiting forfreight and contributing to climatechange and resource consumption.When purchasing yarn in a yarn

shop, not every knitter thinks aboutwhere it came from. Few wonderabout the sheep, alpaca or yak itwas taken from, the farm they grewup on or who dyed it for them.They don’t consider the fiber beingprocessed or what it took to get theyarn from sheep to skein, so tospeak. Buying local doesn’t just stopat apples from the farmer’s marketor cotton T-shirts—it can be foundin the most surprising places!Many of the yarn companies

featured in this book have seentheir product through its entirelifespan. They were there when theanimal was born, raised and bred it,sheared it, processed the fiber, dyedit, spun it, put labels on it and got itto your local yarn shop. In today’ssociety we’ve lost track of thejourney our yarn makes. Living in acity myself, the only time I seeanimals is when I visit the NationalZoo. Being a farmer is one of themost difficult jobs out there, with a24/7, never-ending shift. To not onlyraise the animals but make thefleeces into beautiful yarn is theultimate example of sustainability.What is sustainability? It’s a

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circle-of-life process on the farmwhether you’re raising the animalsyourself or bringing fleece in fromlocal farmers.Knitting and crocheting are social

activities. Crafting has broughtpeople together for centuries, andwith the combination of newtechnology and old-schooltechniques, we not only keep thingslocal by meeting with ourneighborhood knitting group butare able reach out to those on theother side of the world working onthe same project. Local and globalare merging together at a lightning-quick pace in the craftingcommunity.Next time your find yourself in

your local yarn shop or at yourfarmer’s market, talk to someoneabout where the fiber in your handsis from. How was it made? Wherewas it milled? What kind of dyeprocess was used? The more youunderstand about your fiber andwhere it came from, the moreinformed you will be and the moreyou’ll appreciate the process.There’s so much more to yarn thangoing to your LYS and purchasingwhat’s new and pretty. The yarn inyour hands has a life cycle just likewe do, and it’s a fantastic journey.Happy knitting!Tanis

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Through the years Martin hasdeveloped a business philosophy ofkeeping the business as Americanas possible. That means purchasingAmerican fibers with wool comingdirectly from American farmers,many with small family farms withtwenty or fewer sheep, includingMartin’s own flock; creating theyarn locally; and supporting theindustry by offering creativeopportunities to others new to thebusiness. Martin does this bygetting to know her customers on afirst-name basis and answering thephone herself one hundred percentof the time. The positiverelationships she has built withcustomers, farmers, mills, suppliersand fiber-loving friends is whatmakes running the businessworthwhile to her.Farmhouse Yarns are hand-dyed

so each skein is a unique andbeautiful work of art. There is nosuch thing as dye lot. Variegations

within each skein depend on thelocation of each skein of yarn in thedye pot. Typically, skeins at thebottom of the pot are deep andrich in color, and skeins at the topof the pot have more subtle shadesof color. It is recommended thatwhen you are knitting with thisyarn, you alternate skeins byworking a few rows from oneskein, then working a few morewith another skein throughout yourwork so that the variegation isevenly distributed.It is extremely important to Martin

to be directly involved in the entireprocess from beginning to end. Sheis known not only for the vibrantcolors of her yarns, but for being anall-in-one yarn provider.There are not many yarn

companies in which the owner isalso the sheep farmer, shearer,lambing midwife, color creator,yarn producer and dyer, customerservice person, order packer,pattern designer and wool brokerall at the same time. This is whatmakes Farmhouse Yarns unique inthe industry and createsa great environment for doingbusiness: When a customer has aquestion, Martin can give him orher the best personal attentionbecause she made the yarn andpacked the order herself.

A one-woman yarn businessFarmhouse Yarns was truly ahobby-turned-career forowner Carol Martin, whowas working in industrialsales when she began toexplore opportunities in theyarn business.

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S T I T C H G L O S S A RY6-st RC Sl next 3 sts to cn and holdto back, k3, k3 from cn.6-st LC Sl next 3 sts to cn and holdto front, k3, k3 from cn.

B A M B O O S T I T C H(over a multiple of 2 sts)Row 1 (RS) K1, *yo, k2, pass yo over2 sts on RH needle; rep from *,end k1.Row 2 Purl.Rep rows 1 and 2 for bamboo st.

R I B PAT T E R N(over a multiple of 5 sts)Row 1 (RS) K1, *k3, p2; rep from *,end k4.Row 2 P1, *p3, k2; rep from *,end p4.Rep rows 1 and 2 for rib pat.

B A C KWith smaller needles, cast on 110(120, 130, 140) sts. Work in rib pat

for 3"/7.5cm, end with a RS row.Change to larger needles.Purl next row. Cont in bamboo stand work even for 2"/5cm, endwith a WS row.

S IDE SHAP INGDec 1 st each side on next row,then every 8th row 9 times more—90 (100, 110, 120) sts. Work evenuntil piece measures 21"/53.5cmfrom beg, end with a WS row.

ARMHOLE SHAP INGBind off 4 (5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next2 rows. Dec 1 st each side on nextrow, then every other row 1 (3, 4, 5)times more—78 (82, 88, 94) sts.Work even until armhole measures81⁄2 (9, 91⁄2, 10)"/21.5 (23, 24,25.5)cm, end with a WS row.

SHOULDER ANDNECK SHAP INGBind off 7 (7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next2 rows, then 6 (7, 8, 9) sts at begof next 4 rows. AT THE SAME TIME,bind off center 36 sts. Workingboth sides at once, dec 1 st fromeach neck edge every row twice.

L E F T F R O N TWith smaller needles, cast on54 (59, 64, 69) sts. Work in ribpat as foll:Row 1 (RS) K3, *p2, k3;rep from *, end k1.Row 2 P4, *k2, p3;rep from * to end.

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When Sauniell Connally was ateen, she fell in love with anexpensive hooded car coat, andwith her mother’s help, sewed herown. She cherished the coat andthe idea that it was specificallymade for driving, a distinctlyAmerican concept. Those memo-ries inspired her to create an up-dated sweater version that canworn whether you are walking ordriving, in the city or the country.

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F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N T SBUST (Closed) 34 (38, 42, 46)"/86.5(96.5, 106.5, 117)cmLENGTH 301⁄2 (31, 311⁄2, 32)"/77.5(78.5, 80, 81)cmUPPER ARM 121⁄2 (131⁄2, 141⁄2,151⁄2)"/31.5 (34, 37, 39.5)cm

M AT E R I A L S� 10 (12,13,14) 4oz/113g hanks(each approx 200yd/183m) ofFarmhouse Yarns Andy's Merino(merino wool) in chili pepper� One pair each sizes 8 and 9(5 and 5.5mm) needles or size toobtain gauge� Size 8 (5mm) circular needle,36"/91cm long� Cable needle (cn)� Size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook� Stitch markers� Five 2"/50mm toggles� Five 1"/25mm metal snaps� Six 5⁄8"/16mm flat buttons

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They also work hard to make themost of the characteristics of eachof their neighbors’ ten breeds.

Each fleece that goes intoSolitude Wool yarn is hand-selectedat the farm. Different breeds ofsheep grow different types ofwool—from soft, fine wool, tomedium and down type, to lustrouslong wool and coarse braid wool.

Keeping the batches small andbreed-specific results in yarns thatexemplify the character of thefleece.

While Gretchen and Sue feel thatthe natural color of the yarncoming directly off the sheep istruly the most beautiful, they saythey cannot resist hand-dyeingsome of the yarn. In fact, it is thecolor of Solitude Wool yarn thatdistinguishes it, especially withGretchen’s background in fine artand graphic design. Solitude Wooltreats dyeing as art with each lotinspired but not controlled;therefore no dye lots are repeatedin their solid, hand-paintedvariegated or nature dyed yarns.

Keeping their yarns in smallbatches makes Gretchen and Suetrue farm artisans. They feel theiryarn is an agricultural productshaped from their combinedexperiences. They enjoy selling theirproduct at the local farmer’s marketand relish the opportunity toeducate knitters about the differentfibers and life on the farm.

Shepherds tending their flockSolitude Wool is ownedand operated by GretchenFrederick and Sue Bundy,two Virginian shepherds wholove wool. Both are handspinners who are takingwhat they’ve learnedcreating yarn from their ownflocks and expanding it tocreate a range of specialyarns from other sheepraised locally. They pay fairfleece prices to othersmall farms in theChesapeake region, doingtheir part to help supporttheir local economy.

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Imperial Stock Ranch began as a160-acre homestead claim andgrew into one of Oregon’s largestranching empires, and one of thelargest sheep operations in theAmerican West. The ranchheadquarters are a National HistoricDistrict.For many decades, the ranch’s

philosophy has been mindful landstewardship— it is simply a way oflife that has spanned generations.

The ranch works under a totalconservation management plan,which includes environmentallyfriendly farming and livestockpractices, and is a CertifiedConservation Farm, having receivednumerous awards for excellence inland management practices. Thesheep graze freely on natural rangelands as nature intended,converting the “sunlight energy”from plants into wool, a renewablefiber. The wool is then custommilled into yarns without usingharsh chemicals or extremetemperatures, leaving itcomfortable, soft and pure.For most of the ranch’s history,

wool was sold as a commodity. Inthe late 1990s, a number of factorscontributed to new directions forImperial Stock Ranch wool. Only inrecent years has the Imperial StockRanch offered its “sunlight fiber”in the form of natural wool yarns.Their yarns are part of theirranching culture in which history,authenticity and sustainabilityare a way of life.

A sustainable legacyThe Imperial Stock Ranch isa family-owned andoperated ranch located inOregon’s high desert.Established in 1871 andowned by Dan and JeanneCarver, the ranch has beenraising sheep throughout itshistory; its crossbreedingefforts in the 1880s wereinstrumental in thedevelopment of theColumbia breed.

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S T I T C H G L O S S A RY6-st LC Sl next 3 sts to cn and holdto front, k3, k3 from cn.

C A B L E PAT T E R N(worked over 10 sts)Rows 1 and 3 (RS) P2, k6, p2.Rows 2 and 4 K2, p6, k2.Row 5 P2, 6-st LC, p2.Row 6 K2, p6, k2.Rep rows 1–6 for cable pat.

V E S TWA I S T B A N DWith straight needles, cast on 10sts. Work in cable pat until piecemeasures 32 (35, 38, 41)"/81 (89,

96.5, 104)cm from beg, end with aWS row. Bind off.

L O W E R B O D YWith longer circular needle, pick upand k 84 (92, 100, 108) sts evenlyspaced along one long edge ofwaistband.Next row (WS) K 21 (23, 25, 27) sts,pm, k 42 (46, 50, 54) sts, pm,k 21 (23, 25, 27) sts. Cont in reverseSt st and work even for 5"/12.5cm,end with a WS row.Next (inc) row (RS) *Purl to 1 stbefore st marker, M1 p-st, p1, slmarker, p1, M1 p-st; rep from *once more, purl to end—88 (96,104, 112) sts. Work even for 9 rows.Rep inc row. Work even on 92 (100,108, 116) sts until piece measures10 (10,10 1⁄2,11)"/25.5 (25.5, 26.5,28)cm from waistband, end with aWS row. Cont in garter st (knitevery row) for 1"/2.5cm, end with aWS row. Bind off all sts looselypurlwise.

U P P E R B O D YWith longer circular needle, pick upand k 84 (92, 100, 108) sts evenlyspaced along opposite long edgeof waistband. Knit next row. Contin reverse St st and work even for3"/7.5cm, end with a WS row.

F O R S M A L L S I Z E O N LYBEG FRONT NECK SHAPINGBind off 6 sts at beg of next 2rows—72 sts.

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This vest is the result of combin-ing two of Amy Polcyn’s favoritethings about knitting: cables andavoiding seams. She chose simplecables that wouldn’t beoverwhelmed by the bulkiness ofthe yarn and kept the knittinginteresting by using them inunexpected ways. The result iscozy, cute and quick to knit! Thisvest would be perfect to wear ona crisp fall day for a walk alongthe shores of the Great Lakes.

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S I Z E SInstructions are written for Small.Changes for Medium, Largeand X-Large are in parentheses.

F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N T SBUST (closed) 34 (37, 40, 43)"/86.5(94, 101.5, 109)cmLENGTH 25 (251⁄2, 261⁄2, 271⁄2)"/63.5(65, 67.5, 70)cm

M AT E R I A L S� 3 (4, 4, 4) 4oz/113g hanks(each approx 240yd/219m) ofImperial Stock Ranch Pencil Roving(wool) in canyon shadow blue� 2yd/2m of DK or worsted-weightyarn in matching color (for sewing)� Size 13 (9mm) circular needles,16"/41cm and 36"/91cm longor size to obtain gauge� One pair size 13 (9mm) needles� Cable needle (cn)� Stitch holders� Stitch markers� Three 11⁄4"/31mm buttons

G A U G E10 sts and 14 rows to 4"/10cmover reverse St st using size 13(9mm) circular needle.12 sts and 15 rows to 4"/10cmover cable pat using size 13 (9mm)needles. Take time to check gauge.

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KNITLOCAL

Celebrating America’sHomegrown Yarns

Buying local to help support Americanbusinesses, reduce environmentalimpacts and ensure the well-being ofanimals has never been moreimportant or popular. KNIT LOCALmakes it easy (and fun!) to do yourpart with features that include:

• Fascinating profiles of 28 U.S. yarncompanies with contact informationfor dozens more

• 30-plus designs for women, men,kids and the home, with completepatterns

• A comprehensive list of fiber eventsand festivals across the country

• Gorgeous photographs that allowyou to get up close and personalwith sheep, alpacas, bison and thepeople who love them

This must-have guide containseverything you need to know toKNIT LOCAL—from sheep to knits!

$19.95 • $23.95 CAN

KNITLOCAL

What do Brown Sheep Company, Morehouse Farm Merino and Bijou Basin Ranchhave in common? They all belong to a fast-growing list of companies, mostly family-owned, that grow, spin and dye their yarns in the U.S. This spirit of local pride,entrepreneurship and respect for natural resources takes center stage in KNIT LOCAL.Here you’ll find their company histories, business philosophies and exciting plans forthe future of the “locavore” knitting movement. Pick up these exceptional yarns andknit over 30 stunning projects, with full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

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A graduate of the Rhode IslandSchool of Design (RISD), TANISGRAY has worked at MarthaStewart Living Omnimedia, HBOand Focus Features and was theYarn Editor at Vogue Knitting andCo-Editor of Knit.1 magazines.Tanis has been knitting since shewas a kid and loves teachingknitting to all skill levels. She hasmore than 150 published knittingdesigns, and her work has beenfeatured in many magazines andbooks. Tanis lives with her familyin Washington, DC. Visit herwebsite at tanisknits.com.

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