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Behind the Scenes at the Sheep and Wool Show

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Behind the Scenes at the Sheep and Wool Show

Come along as we peek behind the curtain at the annual can't-miss event for shepherds, knitters, spinners, and more: the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

By: Sandi Rosner

On the first weekend in May, about 20,000 people and more than 750 sheep will gather at the Howard County Fairgrounds in rural Maryland for the 51st annual Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. As the first major event on the annual fiber festival calendar, Maryland Sheep & Wool is a bucket-list destination for many knitters and other wool lovers. We wondered what it takes to produce a festival of this scale and quality.

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From the Manor to the Farm: Vest for the Cricket Match

A classic menswear design in an expanded size range for a new group of knitters.

By: Annie Modesitt

When Annie Modesitt first created her Vest for the Cricket Match for The Unofficial Downton Abbey Knits 2013, she had the classic cricketer's kit in mind.

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Textured Tweed, Textured Stitches: 4 Tips for Knitted Bliss

Does your textured yarn outshine your cables? We're here to help.

By: Kate Larson

Perfectly imperfect yarn so often has a natural charm—maybe it has a bit of thick and thin, some undulations of color, or slight variegations from skein to skein. When we encounter a combo of gentle texture and tweedy colors, how will it affect the knitted fabric.

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