{"product_id":"adventures-in-yarn-farming-isbn-9781590308233","title":"Adventures in Yarn Farming","description":"\u003cb\u003eA knitting book focusing on the sheep-to-shawl process by a well-known knitter, shepherd, and artisanal yarn producer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGain an insider's view on fiber farming and yarn craft, from sheep to skein, all told through the eyes of shepherd and textile artisan Barbara Parry. Follow her flock over the course of a year and discover all the facets of life with sheep: from shearing day and lambing season, to preparing fiber for yarn. Along the way you'll find projects for the fiber obsessed by top knitwear designers, essays on country life, and over 100 stunning photographs. With the growing locavore movement, the rising trend in sustainable farming, and the ever-increasing interest in crafting, this book is perfect for those who yearn for a closer connection to a rural lifestyle and who enjoy making things by hand.\u003cb\u003eCasting On \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Road to Springdelle Farm \u003cbr\u003e Flocking \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSpring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Good Fibrations \u003cbr\u003e Ides of March \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSpringdelle Jacket \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e Lamb Watch \u003cbr\u003e The Full Lamb Moon \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJammies for Lambies \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e Troubleshooting Lambs \u003cbr\u003e Lampedes and a Llama \u003cbr\u003e Finding Fiddleheads \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSummer \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hay-lelujah! \u003cbr\u003e Cutting the Apron Strings \u003cbr\u003e Grazing Days \u003cbr\u003e The Kitchen Garden \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eA Summer Meal from the Kitchen Garden \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e Lavender Harvest \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLavender Pillows \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBridge of Flowers Sweater \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e Fun with Tractors \u003cbr\u003e Hay Day \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFall \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At the Mill \u003cbr\u003e The Zen of Dying \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDyeing and Hand Spinning a Self-Striping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eYarn \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eField and Sky Woven Tablet Cozy \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e The Ram is Half the Sweater \u003cbr\u003e Goats are Born Looking for Trouble \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDyeing, Combing, and Spinning Mohair \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSundance Scarf\u003c\/i\u003e (project)\u003cbr\u003e New York Sheep and Wool Festival \u003cbr\u003e In a Wild Place \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWildwood Cabled Pullover \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWinter \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Gathering the Flock \u003cbr\u003e Ice Storm \u003cbr\u003e Winter Solstice \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSolstice Hat \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e Snowshoe Shepherd \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDip Dyed Yarn \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFull Snow Moon Cowl and Mitts \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e In the Sugar Bush \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSumac Mittens \u003c\/i\u003e(project)\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBinding Off \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations \u003cbr\u003e Glossary \u003cbr\u003e Guidelines for Safely Dyeing Yarn and Fiber \u003cbr\u003e Resources \u003cbr\u003e About the Designers and contributors \u003cbr\u003e About the Author\"Visually as well as informatively inviting, Barry’s story of her New England farm, particularly how she produces yarn for crafters, will absorb readers regardless of their previous interest in or even exposure to the nearly magical world of yarn preparation.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Many people dream of ditching it all and starting a farm in the country, but Barbara Parry actually did it. In 1997 she began building a flock of sheep that has since become the foundation of her thriving Western Massachusetts fiber farm. Here she offers a beautiful, vivid portrayal of the life she has chosen. Season by season, she presents a narrative that is dreamy yet concrete, inspiring yet informative, and, always, unblinkingly honest. A must-read for anyone who wants to better appreciate where their yarn comes from.”—Clara Parkes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Parry’s skillful hand and gentle heart  are the perfect blend to capture the joys and heartaches of farming in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains.”—Linda Cortright, publisher of \u003ci\u003eWild Fibers\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Many of us wool enthusiasts daydream about someday owning a farm, raising sheep, harvesting yarn, and going back to the land. Follow Barbara Parry—a former English teacher who made this dream a reality—on a journey that teaches us all ‘about the intangible gains of . . . taking the long road.’ ”—Jared Flood, knitwear designer and owner of Brooklyn Tweed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In my very first years of sheep farming—and the resulting shearing, spinning, and knitting that goes along with it—I found myself turning each page slowly, not wanting the education and camaraderie to end. But no matter where you find yourself on the spectrum —farmer, spinner, dyer, knitter, or weaver—you are sure to find inspiration, laughter, and joy in the farm tales that Barbara shares.”—Amanda Soule, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Rhythm of Family\u003c\/i\u003eBARBARA PARRY raises sheep on her 220-acre Springdelle Farm in western Massachusetts. She and her husband, Michael, keep a flock of 77 sheep, goats, and llamas. Every year Barbara converts hundreds of pounds of her spring wool clip into high-quality yarn and handspinning fiber. She markets her yarns and fibers under her label Foxfire Fiber \u0026amp; Designs and has created a substantial presence, both online (www.foxfirefiber.com) and at major sheep and wool festivals throughout the Northeast. She has worked collaboratively with several well-known designers in the industry. Barbara's diverse background in fiber arts, sheep farming, and yarn production makes her a sought-after speaker for fiber retreats and guild presentations. Barbara regularly chronicles farm life on her blog, Sheep Gal: Notes from a Shelburne Shepherd (www.sheepgal.com). She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eTeach Yourself Visually Hand-Dyeing\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Publishing).Includes projects on spinning, dyeing, knitting, and weaving","brand":"Roost Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304927809765,"sku":"NP9781590308233","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781590308233.jpg?v=1767721076","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/adventures-in-yarn-farming-isbn-9781590308233","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}