Farm & Fiber Knits Spring 2026 • Long Thread Media

Go ahead—knit the good yarn.

What makes a yarn special, and how do you make the most of it? This issue explores the wonderful world of yarns: what they’re made of, how they’re made, and how to get the very best from them.

Discover the stories behind natural fibers, from rare breeds saved from extinction to mills and ranchers working to keep wool traditions alive.
Answer the question, “Can you knit that pattern with this yarn?” Find out with clear, thoughtful guidance on yarn substitution will help you find the right match—whether you’re shopping at your local yarn store or knitting from your stash.
Cast on 11 designs to cover you from head to toe, with patterns by Norah Gaughan, Ann Budd, Tanis Gray, and more.

Whether it’s a souvenir skein, special fiber, or a ball left over from a favorite project, most of us have yarn we treasure—but hesitate to knit. In this issue, you’ll learn to combine and substitute yarns, then bring them to life with irresistible patterns. From mittens to shawls, tops to toques, pick up the spring issue and find bliss in a ball of yarn.

FEATURES

The Scrap with My Stash: Should Yarn Be Saved—or Savored? By Sahara Briscoe
Tutorial: Joins: Four Ways to Join a New Yarn Mid-Row by Pamela K. Schultz
A Paintbox of Leftover Yarns by Sivia Harding
Farm Living: An Interview with Helen Whybrow by Linda Ligon
Shearing Day: Excerpt from The Salt Stones by Helen Whybrow
From Range to Skein: Mountain Meadow Wool’s Western Heritage by Sandi Rosner
Origins: Simply Satisfying: A Vessel for Wool and Connection by A. Sabine Schröder-Gravendyck
Portland: Excerpt from The Wonder of Wool by Justine Lee and Jess Morency
Yarns with Character: Wing & A Prayer Farm’s Passion for the Perfect Blend by Anne Merrow
Yarn Notes: Finding a Kindred Yarn by Farm & Fiber Knits editors
Swatch Study: From Runway to Any Day by Farm & Fiber Knits editors
Manx Loaghtan Sheep and Their Wool by Deborah Robson

PROJECTS

Ilisha’s Mittens by Sivia Harding
Northern Exposure Pullover by Sandi Rosner
Woolly Basket by A. Sabine Schröder-Gravendyck
Malvina Shawl by Justine Lee
Wee Cardi by Norah Gaughan
Loon Lake Scarf by Jen Geigley
Salt Spring Cowl by Elise Young
Folium Toque by Tanis Gray
On the Farm Cowl by Tanis Gray
Leaves and More Leaves Shawl by Carolyn Wyborny
Manx Loaghtan Boot Socks by Ann Budd