Written by Amanda Fisk & Photographed by Paige Green Developing High-Quality Fibers from Alpaca Fleece Signe Ostby, the owner of Valhalla Yarns and Valhalla Farms, began knitting as a child. […]
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The Hum of the Alpaca at Alpacas of Marin
Written by Amanda Fisk & Photographed by Paige Green Finding a Calling on a Trip to Peru Nicasio is a very scenic and attractive natural area, with forested and open […]
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Small is Mighty at Macedo’s Mini Acre
Written & Photographed by Koa Kalish Macedo Family Embrace A New Sustainable Way of Life Four generations ago, two families immigrated from far away lands to settle in a small […]
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Fibershed Knitalong Wrap-Up
This is the second blog featuring the Fibershed Knitalong, a collaborative endeavor to support us all growing closer to the land that shelters us. If you missed the first blog, read about […]
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A Merry Menagerie
Written by Terra Christian and photographed by Alycia Lang Alpacas’ Personalities Bring Joy to Farm Tucked in the golden, rolling hills just north of Vacaville, California, Menagerie Hill Ranch is […]
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Eye of the Stockwoman
Written by Traci Prendergast and photographed by Alycia Lang Utilizing the Power of Observation to Tend to Livestock As I park at Spring Coyote Ranch, the first thing that comes […]
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Emily Cunetto: Collaborative, Contemporary Knitwear
Written by Jess Daniels and photography by Koa Kalish, except where noted. The question “if not now, when?” has pushed many toward a leap of faith. For Emily Cunetto, it […]
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Surfing Serendipity with Mary Pettis-Sarley
Story by Caroline Spurgin, photos by Paige Green Mary Pettis-Sarley is primarily concerned with knitting herself into the fabric of her world, and her world is anything but ordinary. She […]
Read MoreNoelle Gaberman — A life of alpaca artistry
On the edge of the Laguna Watershed in Sonoma County, at the end of a narrow gravel road, lies a small homestead developed by two families with a commitment to […]
Read MoreBrookfarm Alpacas — “It’s about the fiber!”
For anyone who has felt the incredible softness of alpaca fiber, it’s easy to understand why an avid knitter like Debbie Emery was instantly attracted to these peaceful camelids. She describes […]
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