Countrywool

06/18/2026

Countrywool's annual hand sewing class is happening this Sunday, 6/21 and next, 12:30-2:30. Come and see what Log Cabin patchwork piecing is all about and hand sew a potholder. All 100% cotton materials included.
Details here: https://countrywool.com/classes.htm
Countrywool is located south of Hudson, NY .

06/15/2026

Summer's arrival finds me hand sewing quilted potholders. Great little project for hot days. Countrywool is offering a 2 session class with all materials included. June 21 and 28, 12:30-2:30.
Details: https://countrywool.com/classes.htm
Send a message if you would like to come.
We are located south of Hudson, NY, on Spring Road.

06/11/2026

Sitting at the car dealers knitting while I wait.
Hope they take 3 hours so I can get to the underarm on this sweater.
Knitting with PRAIRIE SPUN from Brown Sheep Company. Love this yarn!

06/10/2026

Hot and muggy weather is here for a few days…time to retire into the AC with knitting projects to weather the afternoons. Perfect time to finish up Heather’s Cardigan sweater project. Today…sewing on buttons and blocking.
This Sunday at Countrywool’s SitnKnitnSpin gathering I will demo how to sew buttons on a hand knit sweater for best wear and appearance. Want to come? We are located just south of Hudson. Check out the details: https://countrywool.com/knitnite_INPERSON.htm

06/03/2026

The vegetable garden is finally IN, and I can concentrate again on knitted projects. It has been a GLORIOUS spring here in Columbia County and being outside is the BEST medicine :) Now to prepare for humid and hot weather, right?
2026 is all about knitting sweaters for those near and dear to me. I have 2 sweaters on my needles right now, and 2 more planned.
Next up is a DK weight pullover with pockets. I'll follow Countrywool's ROLL NECK sweater pattern for the basics, just tweaking the size followed for the finer yarn I'll be using.
This sweater will have some unique additions. One of them is adding a sweatshirt styled pocket to the front. I did some research online and found this FREE pattern that explains the pocket concept nicely. So easy to knit in the round!!!!!!!
→ https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hoodie-19
Looking for company to knit/crochet/spin/handwork with? We meet at Countrywool twice a month on Sundays. We'd love for you to join us. Details here:
→ https://countrywool.com/knitnite_INPERSON.htm

Free pattern download in English and Danish only.

06/02/2026

Countrywool News For June

Yarn on Sale!

Quilting? Yes, hand pieced and sewn potholder class!

Sit ‘n Knit ‘n Spin meets twice this month!

Details….

monthly news from Countrywool a yarn shop in Hudson NY

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