Washing woollens can often be a daunting task, with many of us having experienced the horror of shrinkage after a wool wash. The ethical and natural material is incredibly warm and cosy, and its ...

Washing woollens is often a challenge and we’ve all had shrinkage nightmares when it comes to a wool wash. The ethical and natural material is super warm and cosy and it’s gained in popularity again ...

Entry forms and fees, wool samples and wool testing fees are due Wednesday, Oct. 15, to Andrea Nisley, Nebraska Make It With Wool director. The entry form, state brochure and national wool contest ...

A recent survey of over 45,000 people found that DIY arts and crafts were the hobbies of choice for over 26% of us. This should come as no surprise when you consider how hands-on crafting can be; a ...

A farmer and keen knitter has been inspired to make herself a wool jumper entirely from scratch. Kerry Hendry from Ross-on-Wye will embark on the lengthy process by first shearing a sheep then turning ...

From sheep to shawl: Kerry Hendry is cutting her clothes' air miles to single figures, using local Herefordshire sheep's fleeces to wash, card, spin and knit herself a jumper. Show more From sheep to ...

Wondering how to make natural dyes for wool? How to make natural dyes for cotton? Plant and animal fibers have slightly different requirements, but you can dye both right at home. You might think that ...

Young Maggie Barker takes pride in caring for her sheep, and she also gets a big reward when she uses their wool to create homemade comforters. Raising sheep has been the great joy of my life. Who ...

This is an old trick done with fine steel wool to make a huge spiraling shower of sparks. Rapid oxidation of iron contained in the fine strands of steel is an exothermic reaction hot enough to provide ...

Although it has been an iconic feature of Ireland's craft heritage, Irish-grown wool has now been a loss maker for farmers for many years. Stakeholders across the island are working collaboratively to ...