Kate Larson

Kate Larson

Kate Larson (she/her) is Senior Editor of Farm & Fiber Knits. For nearly as long as Kate has been handspinning and knitting, she has been helping others find their paths as makers and forge deeper connections with the landscapes that produce the wool and cotton, flax, and silk that they hold in their hands. While Kate has published a book, many articles and patterns, and several instructional videos, she especially loves celebrating the work of other fiber folks. The editor of Spin Off from 2018–2025, she directs spinning events in addition to editing Farm & Fiber Knits. If you can’t find Kate, she’s most likely in the barn having a chat with her beloved Border Leicester sheep.


Articles

Textured Tweed, Textured Stitches: 4 Tips for Knitted Bliss

Does your textured yarn outshine your cables? We're here to help.

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Gansey Yarn: Have You Tried 5-Ply?

Known for their strength and stitch definition, gansey yarns can be hard to find. A new Shetland 5-ply has launched, and we had to get on board!

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Pick a Palette: The North Road Hat and Tam O’Shanter

Boost your colorwork confidence with 4 tips for knitting Shetland-inspired hats.

The Natural Beauty of Shetland Yarns

The colors of Shetland’s sheep are a great source of knitterly inspiration. Hear how Gudrun Johnston uses naturals in color-filled palettes.

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What is Worsted-Spun?

Brooklyn Tweed Arbor is a worsted-spun DK-weight Targhee yarn; let’s take a closer look.

Tough as Targhee: Finewool of the West

Knit a finewool grown close to home: American Targhee.

Squishy Wools, Strong Twist, and Slipped Stitches

How does High Desert Worsted stand up to the give-and-take, push-and-pull of a slipped-stitch motif? Kate’s here to cast on.

Manos Milo: See What a Little Linen Can Do

Wool and flax are opposites in many ways. What happens when we mix them together into a knitting yarn?

I Spy Four-Ply: Pairing Plies and Stitch Patterns

Discover the power of plies and how you can use it in your next knit.

Alpaca & Friends: Choosing the Right Blend

Combining alpaca’s rich, silky drape with the Merino’s bounce or silk’s luster can allow us to build our best knits yet.

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