Anne Merrow

In their fiftieth year and second generation, Louët is still improving on the spinning and weaving equipment they’ve created for decades—and they’re still at the drawing board.

Season 10, Episode 7: Exploring the textile traditions of her Scandinavian ancestors, supporting Indigenous Andean weavers in preserving their traditions, or producing material for contemporary fiber artists, Anita finds connection between makers.

Known for making affordable yarns available directly to crafters, Knit Picks has a larger mission: to offer sustainable yarn options accessible to every knitter.

Season 9, Episode 10: In the field and in their studios, Rowland and Chinami explore and reimagine traditional Japanese methods for growing, processing, and dyeing with indigo.

In the decades since Brown Sheep Company began, nearly everything in the American wool business has changed. Maintaining the company’s tradition of high-quality wool yarns is a tale of family, persistence, and self-reliance.

Season 9, Episode 5: Weaving together the threads of her regional fiber network, Lilly Marsh keeps consumers—and shepherds—warm with the cloth she creates.

At conferences, in your mailbox, or in their small-town storefront, Susan and Jim Bateman operate your local yarn store for weaving, spinning, knitting, and crochet.

Season 8, Episode 8: From his studio in the garret of his New England farmhouse, Justin produces the kind of cloth that would make weavers in every century sigh in admiration.

On Sunday, February 25, 2024, join us for free presentations and a trip to the marketplace.

You may think you know alpacas, but have you ever worked with Suri alpaca yarn? In this episode, two farmers reveal the secrets of this special fiber.