Check out margrits two books, available on amazon, for inspiration. Morehouse farm merino knits by margrit lohrer patterns morehouse farm merino knits. With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are looking for. Critter knits pdf patterns archives morehouse farm. Shop for pdf patterns and guides for knitting on your own. Morehouse farm brings you the best merino wool you can find. A wonderful collection for knitters who love to use luxurious, highquality wool in their projects. We feel that sharing her story with you is more important than waiting for the release of a magazine issue. Margrit lohrer author of morehouse farm critter knits. They all belong to a fastgrowing list of companies, mostly familyowned, that grow, spin and dye their.
In many yarn weights, youll find one for every project. Morehouse merino wool is an absolute dream to knit with. Cozy spinning morehouse farms legacy of wool and knitting. More than 40 farmfresh designs by margrit lohrer margrit lohrer has developed more than forty patterns that range from lacy shawls and classic sweaters to adorable baby garments and colorful mittens, along with a selection of gorgeous accessories for the homeall inspired by the beauty of merino wool and the comfort of life on. The knitters book of yarn, the book of wool by clara parkes stitched in time, embroidery companion, by alicia paulson the gentle art of domesticity, the gentle art of quilting by jane brocket the joy of spinning by marilyn kluger bend the rules sewing, bend the rules fabric by amy karol morehouse farm merino knits by margrit lohrer fiction. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. Also known as picking this method of knitting holds the yarn in the left hand. Booktopia has morehouse farm merino knits, more than 40 farmfresh designs by margrit lohrer.
Sep 22, 2017 brioche knitting creates a reversible, lofty ribbing stitch with an intricatelooking crosse day stitch pattern in between. As you escape into this charming backdrop, discover the enchanting tale of the farm and follow the wool from sheep to shawl as you read firsthand accounts of caring for the flock, shearing, dyeing, spinning, and knitting with merino wool. From raising merino sheep to knitting a sweatera wonderful how to book. Morehouse farm merino knits by photographs by clara aich. A collection of easytoknit critter accessories for an. Knitting bookvideodvd master list camilla valley farm.
Margrit lohrer provides detailed instructions and patterns for fortyfive original merino wool handknit projects, featuring a creative array of sweaters, baby garments, mittens, and blankets, complemented by. My favourite knitting book has to be morehouse farm merino knits. It looks complicate do but with a few tips and tricks from our video. This extraordinarily beautiful volume offers 45 original patterns for unique merino wool hand knits including baby garments, blankets, and mittens while telling the story of life on idyllic morehouse farm. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on etsy. Twenty hand crochet designs for babies newborn to 24 months. Good, solid, wellwritten patterns that you can add your own personal touchs to. This book is beautifully laid out and has a wealth of patterns some that should appeal to most all knitters. Morehouse farm merino knits offers more than forty designs geared for knitters who delight in the soothing. Morehouse farms in milan makes and sells merino wool in the hudson valley. It is a special place, run by people who love knitting. Margrit lohrer, formerly a graphic designer and now the design genius behind morehouse, is the author and designer of everything in the book, and her work is delightful. A long list of yarn brands and manufacturers, both past and present.
Merino wool is used to knit shawls, mittens, gloves, hats, and more. See more ideas about knitting patterns, knitting and knitting projects. First book of modern lace knitting by marianne kinzel this is dovers reprint of the original 1954 edition. Margrit and her husband, albrecht, are hitting the road with two of their merino rams, alfie and. As a book lover, i cleaned it up and it was returned to you in a much better state than i received it. Spinning morehouse farms legacy of wool and knitting. Morehouse farm merino knits by margrit lohrer, 9780307586407, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bugs are colorful, so use up leftover pieces of bright yarn too small for other projects. It is part autobiography tells the story of the couple who left the big city to start a sheep farm and part how to. Buy morehouse farm merino knits reprint by margrit lohrer, photographs by clara aich isbn. It arrived in perfect condition and was delivered quickly. A little over a month ago, claire houlihan visited margrit, albrecht and their dogs at morehouse merino farm to interview her for interweave knits, winter 2016.
More than 40 farm fresh designs margrit lohrer here is a fresh crop of patterns from morehouse farm. Camilla valley farm weavers supply is pleased to offer the following books on knitting related topics. Cant decide which to surprise that special someone with. Morehouse farm critter knits is a knitting pattern book with unusual and whimsical designs.
Every child needs a critter scarf or set of mittens. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first superfine merino sheep farm in america visit us at. Ill send you an email to discuss getting it to you. A knitting pattern book for animal lovers of all ages morehouse farm critter knits is a pattern collection of animalshaped accessories for adventuresome knitters. This book is beautifully laid out and has a wealth of patterns some. I think ive knitted over half of the patterns twice or more. What do brown sheep company, morehouse farm merino and bijou basin ranch have in common. These books range from ones providing the basics of knitting for beginners to volumes describing advanced techniques for the experienced knitter to pattern books which provide suggestions on which project to attempt next. Morehouse farm merino knits by photographs by clara aich paperback book the fast. Great yarns, wonderful service, beautiful and creative patterns. A list of the most popular yarns from morehouse farm merino and links to workable alternatives.
Youll discover hats, mittens and scarves masquerading as critters with floppy ears, wiggling tails and googlyeyed faces. Ive been looking for a copy of this book for ages and am overjoyed to have finally found one. Each batch is unique truly handpainted, and while the color combinations that we use are the same for each batch, how the colors flow into one another and how the individual skeins of yarn absorb color, may change with each batch that we dye. The book arrived with packaging teared and looking worse for wear. Brioche knitting creates a reversible, lofty ribbing stitch with an intricatelooking crosse day stitch pattern in between. This is a ny farm that i have fallen in love with ever since i read their book. In great condition with lots of info that i did not know about tatting, and ive been tatting since 1976. Morehouse farms merino yarn is dyed by hand in small individual batches at the morehouse arms studio nys beautiful hudson valley. A complete set of morehouse merino colorways in an easytouse binder. Booktopia has morehouse farm merino knits, more than 40 farm fresh designs by margrit lohrer. The front section of the book talks about the history of morehouse farm and merino sheep, and the book is full of charming photos taken there.
Join us on social media to find and share inspiration for your. Buy a discounted paperback of morehouse farm merino knits online from australias leading online bookstore. Join us on social media to find and share inspiration for your next knitting project. If youre a knitter, have ever dreamed of ditching it all for a productive farm in the countryside or if you just love sheep, definitely give morehouse farm merino knits, more than 40 farmfresh designs, a read. Eva rosenstand clara waever 1987 catalog book ebay. Morehouse farm merino knits morehouse farm merino knits. For as long as weve raised sheep for meat, weve used their wool to clothe and warm us. Tucked away in a valley surrounded by a luscious landscape and rolling hills, morehouse farm is home to two former manhattanitesmargrit lohrer and albrecht. Browse and buy a vast selection of crafts books and collectibles on. Margrit lohrer inspirerende bog om farehold, uld og strikning med opskrifter pa sweatre, bornetrojer, vanter, torkl.
Erin pirro the spinning of wool is almost as old as civilization itself. It can be trickier to learn but once youre up to speed, its actually a lot faster. Margrit lohrer is the author of morehouse farm critter knits 3. Whilst the listing said cover wear the bend in the back cover was not mentioned and it would have been a in factor in my purchase decision. Easy crafts for everyone morehouse farm merino knits by margrit lohrer buggy knits project see more.
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