Karin Strom has worked in the yarn industry for many years. She was the editor-in-chief of Yarn Market News and editorial director at Interweave. She has served as creative director and consultant for yarn companies and publishers. Karin lives, gardens, and knits in an 1850s farmhouse in northwest New Jersey. Find her on Instagram @yarnstrom.
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Our recent photo shoots were shot on a real farm—of course! Meet shepherd Hope Horn, visit her shop Hope’s Favorite Things, and learn more about the beautiful Pennsylvania farm you’ve seen in Farm & Fiber Knits.
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