Skagit Woolen Works, LLC

05/23/2026

Happy Holiday weekend fiber fam! And many thanks for the warm reception on our last post about Farm Fresh, we're SO thrilled so many of you are looking forward to it as much as we are!

In addition to planning for Farm Fresh we've been madly prepping for for months now, and the final lineup is nearly ready! We've had this latest (last) batch of Fir Oak Sock available at our in-person shows, and squirreled the rest away for Fiber Fusion. The rest will hit the online store June 10th after the show.

We say 'last batch' because the shepherd we get the wonderful Suffolk x Romney fleeces from is sadly retiring, so no more lambs going forward. The yarn is named after the farm on San Juan Island, and we've developed such a fondness for the shepherd (to know Guard Sundstrom is to have a friend for life) as well as his beautiful wool. For him, the lambs and the land are the first priority; the wool has always been a burden and an afterthought. When our friends brought us the first clip, we knew it was something special. And Fir Oak Sock was born. We've since made a few batches, matching the color palette to the release date, making each batch truly seasonal.

The Suffolk makes the yarn bouncy and resistant to felting, and Romney gives it length and strength, with a nice easy hand. It takes the dye beautifully as well. The round 3ply construction means these should be hard wearing socks (or whatever fingering-weight project you have in mind; we've definitely been selling some sweater quantities!).

Colors are Natural; Lupine; Crocus; and Puget. They make a beautiful PNW Spring/Summer palette don't you think?

05/21/2026

Improve the way you ply by taking this workshop happening next week!

Wheel Spinning 2: Plying with Anna Hosick-Kalahan of Skagit Woolen Mills

Spinning multiple plies (singles) of handspun yarn together creates strength, balance and character. If you are comfortable spinning consistent singles on your spinning wheel, then join Anna Hosick-Kalahan – co-owner of Skagit Woolen Works () — for a next step in your spinning adventures! We’ll talk about the primary points of plying for balance, including direction, amount of twist, and numbers of plies, and how setting or blocking your yarn can be the definitive final step. We’ll practice plying 2- and 3-ply yarns, while talking about different tools and techniques.

Once we’ve learned “the rules” of plying, we dive right in to a discussion on how breaking them can open the doors to non-traditional and art-yarns.

Materials: Loaner wheels and materials included, but if you have your own wheel you are encouraged to bring it!

Tuesday, May 26th, 5:30pm - 8pm

https://clearcreekfarmduvall.org/event/wheel-spinning-2-plying/

05/21/2026

Are you ready for the big reveal??!! We've been hinting at this for months (and months 😅 ) and it's finally here...

Announcing a new experience this year....Farm Fresh! We've had this idea to have a mini 'farmer's market' at the festival as a way to showcase a few of the amazing local farmers we work with and process for, and the result is 'Farm Fresh' - 2 days, 4 local farm(er)s, over 12 different breeds of sheep represented, and dozens of fresh local products to peruse, all under one canopy.

The farms:

The booth will be adjacent to our booth (right across from the spinning circle) and there's a rotating 'host' throughout the weekend (watch this space for the full schedule). But you'll be able to shop all the amazing products all weekend.

Each farm will bring not just fiber we process for them, but loads of other goodies that come from the farm. Tallow soaps, natural dye kits, sheep skins, hand made felted goodies...it's truly a treat to bring all these hardworking farms to our favorite fiber family!

This is a unique setup we're trying out, as it allows each farm to bring just what they have available (which might not always be enough to fill an entire booth); to host for just a few hours rather than an entire weekend (during what is typically a very busy season for them); and to showcase the myriad of things that farms make and do to keep thriving while engaging with the community.

You'll get a chance to talk to each farmer about their sheep, their products, educational opportunities, and more. We hope you'll give them all a warm welcome, and we'll see y'all soon in Monroe!

05/21/2026

This is fun news! Another wool-ambassador business is opening in Skagit County! La Conner is such a wonderful place to visit, along the Swinomish Channel. If you're looking for finished woollen clothing to purchase locally, and have time for a lingering, pleasant stroll along the waterfront after a meal at a delicious restaurant, La Conner has it all!

When you walk through the door of the Watson Woolen Co. you may be greeted by the cheerful proprietor, Bonnie Sullivan, who was inspired to open a sweater shop on one of those gray, melancholic day…

05/13/2026

Hey hoppers, we’ve got fun news! Come see us this Friday from 10-5! We’re popping up with yarn, roving, and lots of other goodies. We can’t wait to hang out with Brooke & crew, they’ve been amazing supporters of ours from the very beginning 🫶🏻 Come see what regional wool has to offer!

05/12/2026

Tis the season to revel in fiber! There are a ton of events and happenings going on in the next couple of months all over the Pacific Northwest. Keep the PNW Fiber Connect calendar bookmarked so you'll always know where to be, and when! 🧶

05/09/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Find us at the south end of the fairgrounds (in the yellow square at the bottom of the map) to pick up your wool pellets, after filling your wagon with beautiful plants! We'll also have some yarn and roving, in case you're running out. 😉

05/07/2026

Calling all wool lovers 🌼 Have we got a sweet treat for you!! A collaboration long in the making and so near and dear to our hearts is finally here. Meet your new favorite functional piece of art - wool stuffed eco printed (on WOOL FABRIC) pillows!! It truly doesn’t get more natural or local than this and we are here for it!

Friends Jess of Skagit Woolen & Kendra of have been eager to put together their mutual love of wool, and these gorgeous throw pillows are the result. Take Kendra’s eco printing talent (did you know wool fabric eco printed so well?! look at that definition & color!!) + a local sewist + 100% wool stuffing from local sheep processed and you get something pretty damn special if we do say so 🌼

These will be sold exclusively by Found & Foraged so be sure to follow her event schedule and shop hours to track yours down! They’ll make a debut this weekend at the Skagit Master Gardeners annual Plant Sale so if you’re in the area be sure to go give them a squeeze, guaranteed to provide instantaneous calm vibes 😌

05/03/2026

Next weekend is the spectacular Skagit Master Gardeners' sale at the fairgrounds! Planting time is officially here - the sun is shining, and the soil is warming and it's begging to be planted up. :)

Skagit Woolen Works will have a booth at the sale where you can swing by and nab a bag of wool pellets to accompany your new plantings. Tomatoes are especially happy to have their roots shaded and kept moist while their green tops reach for the hot, hot sun.

We'll also have a selection of our usual wool-crafty oriented stuff, in case you envision yourself sitting on your back porch in the shade of an umbrella, spinning or knitting while you watch your plants grow. 🌱🌱🌱

ARE YOU READY??? IT'S PLANT FAIR TIME!!!!
Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
A longtime community launch for the spring plant season is coming up SATURDAY when the annual Skagit County Master Gardener Foundation (SCMGF) Plant Fair https://skagitmg.org/home/events/plant-fair/ fills the Skagit County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Admission and parking are free. Main event access is at the south end of the fairgrounds at 501 W. Taylor Street, Mount Vernon. The Plant Fair will feature more than 10,000 plants for sale, all propagated, grown, or tended for success in local gardens by master gardener volunteers. Click here https://skagitmg.org/home/events/plant-fair/ for plant and tomato lists, a map, a list of vendors and more. Plant your visit now!

04/22/2026

We’ve dyed and blended bright new spring shades for some of your favorite roving bases! 🌸 From left to right: Our latest batch of warm and cool reclaimed wool/mohair blends + teeswater/silk in Pollen and Lupine!

All of these colors and more are now available in our online shop! 🌈

04/20/2026

Help support one of our favorite local fiber events, AND end up with a neat piece of swag, to boot! Fiber Fusion has extended their 2026 fund raiser, so jump online and give them a boost!

14th Annual