Countrywool

05/09/2026

In a world of instant gratification, the slow, tedious and sometimes frustrating process of knitting should be a lost art.

But yarn crafts are experiencing a resurgence as young people pick up knitting needles and crochet hooks, going against the trends of fast fashion and disposable culture.

From sustainability to self-expression and mental wellbeing, a new generation is stitching together a purpose for an 'old' craft — one that refuses to unravel.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42klfCq

05/09/2026

Love Fair Isle and stranded knitting? This summer Countrywool, located south of Hudson, NY, on Spring Road, will offer 3 clinics that will aid you in bettering your skills in that knitting style.
Corrugated ribbing starts off the first session:
→ https://countrywool.com/classes.htm

05/06/2026

Sheep shearing season has begun and we are all about turning wool into yarn at Countrywool. Our 3 month workshop begins on Sunday, May 17.
Info here:

spinning workshop classes at columbia greene community college taught by Countrywool

05/03/2026

Have you ever explored the internet archives? Oh, the things you find...
This great back issue of Creative Knitting holds the perfect beanie pattern for Cascade 220. Check it out!
https://archive.org/details/Creative_Knitting_2015-10_Casual_Circular_Knits/page/48/mode/2up

05/02/2026

MAY NEWSLETTER IS OUT!
Sale Yarns, Spinning Workshop. SitnKnitnSpin - *https://countrywool.com/news.htm|*

05/01/2026

As you use your winter woolens less and less during May, it’s a good time to wash, freshen, restore and then store them until Fall.
Great info here: https://countrywool.com/freepatterns/wash.htm

04/30/2026

Do you struggle with remembering Kitchener Stitch? If you don't do it often, its tough to keep the directions in your head, right?
I use the NOTES section of my phone to hold images of knitting techniques that are clearly explained.
Voila!

04/27/2026

Hand spun yarn can get wonky on you after plying.
Find out how to fix the skein on the left at Countrywool’s Handspinning Workshop on May 17. Details: https://countrywool.com/classes.htm

04/23/2026

Hand spinning your own yarn is a truly satisfying experience. This spring Countrywool, on Spring Road south of Hudson, is offering a series of classes exploring the process from fleece to finished yarn. The first class is May 17. Check out the details and sign up today!
→ https://countrywool.com/classesCGCCspinworkshop.htm

04/16/2026

Stranded knitting looks complicated, and it does take a few skills to achieve. We'll have a Summer workshop on Sundays in JULY to teach the basics of stranded knitting, reading charts, knitting corrugated rib and (even steeking!). Once those skills are learned, this FREE hat pattern is a delight to follow.
→ https://tinyurl.com/yk7xptyh
We'll have more skill-teaching topics this summer: provisional casting on, tubular cast on and bind off, cabling without a cable needle are a few more workshops. Sign up to COUNTRYWOOL NEWS from our webpage if you are interested in attending.
→ https://www.countrywool.com/