Decades in the making, KNITTING BY HEART by Renate Hiller and Mikae Toma, presents a living process of creation that can spark new ways of working for knitters at all levels. Inspired by the teachings of Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), who sought to bring together practical and spiritual life in manifold ways, this is more than a pattern book or a manual of technique.
In an era of fast fashion and digital overwhelm, KNITTING BY HEART arrives as a soulful invitation to slow down, create with purpose, and reconnect to the ancient rhythm of handwork.

$35

This lanolin-rich soap bar is made for hand washing wool. It cleans gently while conditioning fibers, so sweaters and woolens stay soft. Lightly scented with earthy, citrusy, and woodsy essential oils. Plastic-free. The coated paper box holds the bar for storage between washes.

$18

Ah Japanese Barberry, one of the worst invasives at Flax Fiber Farm. Stab your own with this barberry badge. Embroider a 3" badge with New York state wool felt and naturally-dyed wool embroidery floss, all tidily packaged in a recycled & recyclable envelope. Also contains biodegradable cellulose sequins, nickel-free needles and an instruction booklet for both embroidering the badge and managing barberry in your life!

$28

Daylily is one of our most divisive invasives. Beloved by many for its beautiful summer color, this "ditchlily" invades damp and wet habitats and displaces native wood lilies and wild ginger. Celebrate your victories against the tuberous masses with this daylily badge! Embroider a 3" badge with New York state wool felt and naturally-dyed wool embroidery floss, all tidily packaged in a recycled & recyclable envelope.

$28

The warmest wool mittens you'll ever slip your hands into! No cold air will penetrate this cozy nest of soft Shetland combed top roving that lines the inside. A fun adventure of a project, Mona Zillah (BunnyMuff Designs) has created this pattern using our 3-ply Shetland Aran weight yarn. Learn how to create "thrums" of wool and knit them into the mittens, following Mona's clear instructions with link to video support. The knitting kit contains pattern, 4 oz Aran weight yarn, and 4 oz combed top roving. Choose from five options of natural undyed yarn and three options of natural roving. Find out how warm and soft Shetland thrummed mittens can be! Ravelry code for free download of pattern (BunnyMuff Designs) will be included with your kit.

$60

The oval bottom tote is deceptively roomy — it can comfortably hold your entire sweater project! The tote is made with fabric from Tuscarora Mills in Bedford, PA and Halley Stevensons waxed canvas and is fully lined with a heavy cotton canvas. There is an inside pocket. There are 22 inch woven handles. The bag can be closed with a brass bolt swivel snap. The tote is 16 inches wide across the top, 11 inches tall and the oval bottom is 11X8 inches. The tote is designed using a modified indigobird pattern.

$55

✔ Two hardwood peg looms (connect to weave 26" wide)
✔ One bump of 100% wool rug yarn (your choice)
✔ Pre-cut warp string
✔ Peg threader
✔ Printed instructions

The kit is designed to make a rug up to 2' x 2', but the included materials also allow for alternate dimensions—such as a 1.5' x 2.5' rug, depending on your design.

Our peg looms are handcrafted in New York from locally sourced hardwood and finished with linseed oil for a natural, durable surface. The pegs are USA birch, 7" long, chamfered on both ends for easy threading.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this kit makes it easy to create a beautiful, functional wool rug from start to finish.

$295

Our everyday tote is crafted from waxed canvas and Irish wool. It is perfect for your large project or as a bag for your day trip. The outer part of the tote is constructed from Halley Stevensons waxed cotton , making it water resistant, and Irish wool outer pockets. It is 16 X 14.5, with a zipper outside pocket closure, and an extra large wool outside slip pocket. There are two large inside slip pockets as well as an additional zipper pocket. It has a 5 inch wide bottom. Its long woven handles are woven at Tuscarora Mills and the bag is lined in cotton.

$160

Fully fashioned 2×2 rib knit beanie with 2½” turn back cuff, unlined. 100% wool in oatmeal locally sourced and manufactured in New York State. One-size-fits-all.

$30

This is a small lap- or tabletop loom with a rotating pattern bar that creates a pattern weave like a 4-shaft loom. Bars are interchangeable even in the middle of a weaving. Current pattern bars available are plain weave, twill, diamond, monk's belt, and krokbragd, and more are forthcoming. The perfect small sampling loom for swatches, test, experiments and play. Slim, lightweight, stackable, only two pieces. Easy for beginners, engaging for experts. Makes a great gift for the weaving-curious as well as a great stash-buster for established weavers!

$80

Apple Rose Farm in Peru, New York specializes in producing high quality hand spinner sheep and goat fiber including the following:

California Red Pin Drafted Roving-

The California Red micron count is in the mid 30’s and spins nicely for both the beginner and experienced hand spinner. It is a lovely oatmeal color with rosy tones. It has a soft raspberry colored fine hair scattered throughout that adds interest to yarn. Our Reds produce soft fiber that can be used to spin yarn for next to the skin wearables. Here at Apple Rose Farm we have carefully bred our Reds for 23 years to produce the finest and softest California Red fleece on the market. A California Red Sweater would be a choice project for the use of this roving. It also has made some lovely lace weight Wedding Ring Shawls. This premium pin drafted roving sells for $3.75 an ounce.

Cormo Pin Drafted Roving-

This is the finest spinning product for hand spinners who want perfection. It has a micron count of 18-23. Cormo feels very soft and gentle to the touch and is ideal for knitting garments for direct skin contact. Give yourself a special treat and try this Cormo Pin Drafted Roving for your next project. Try a lace weigh shawl for a real thrill. Cormo is the preferred yarn for making baby clothes because it is soft and does not itch. Garments worn next to the skin such as scarves, sweaters and hats are comfortable when made with Cormo. It will produce a yarn with strength and memory. $3.95 an ounce.

Hand Dyed Kid Mohair Roving, 12 colors Available-

We have the softest kid hand dyed roving desired by hand spinners and felters. The fiber comes from our own flock of registered Angora Goats. It is known for its jewel like quality and adds luster to your yarn when added to wool. I dye all my own Kid Mohair produced by our own flock of goats here on the farm. Our colors are hand dyed and colorfast. $6.00 an ounce

Cherrywood version of our bestselling Boss. Custom made for us in Salem NY in oiled cherrywood and maple dowels. Collapses for storage and travel. Creates patterns like a 4-shaft loom but sets up in minutes. Interchangeable pattern bars allow endless experimentation.

$140

The Cure All Salve is our go-to for dry patches, chapped hands, heels, lips, minor burns, scars, and scratches. The star ingredient is lanolin, the same protective barrier that's been keeping skin soft for generations. Blended with shea butter, coconut oil, calendula-infused jojoba oil, and rosehip seed oil so it spreads easier than straight lanolin but still does the work. Lightly scented with essential oils. Not formulated with water, so a little goes a long way.

$42

Why use imported fossil fibers when you could use wool?

These sponges and dish cloths make a great gift for the wool lover in your life, or the relative who seems to have everything. They are 100% wool, lather well and always smell fresh. Rinse, dry flat, reuse....for weeks or months! Wash stains out with soap; pop in the dishwasher for an occasional deep soak. Compost if available.

These sponges and dish cloths are made from sustainable wool which is a renewable resource from farms raising lamb. While these producers' main mission is to feed the people, we are happy to step in and put this wooly by-product to use.

We've collected waste wool from our local farms in the New England and New York Fibershed regions. We skirt the wool (which means remove the hay and other unmentionables) then have it washed, carded and felted. You will know this is an authentic Fibershed product by the few flecks of hay in each package.

$13

Support local farmers, manufacturers and businesses when you purchase these gloves! Made with sustainable 100% wool from NY sheep 🐑 and knit in NY - I add the leather tab detail. These fingerless gloves are the perfect go-to glove to keep your hands warm and fingertips free to text, use the touch-screen in your car, and count change when buying a cup of coffee.

Glove Color: Grey - natural & undyed wool Leather Tab: Black, Acorn or Red 2 sizes Medium (ladies), Large (fellas)

$30

Keep it cozy this winter with our Tassel Scarf, a staple crafted from a unique blend of soft New-York raised Corriedale wool and fine U.S. wool. Made in our Rhinebeck, NY studio, this scarf showcases the natural beauty and quality of regional fibers. Soft, durable, and rich in texture, the scarf is finished with hand-tied tassels that add a playful, timeless touch. Whether you're layering up for a brisk walk or adding texture to your everyday look, this scarf offers both warmth and effortless style. *The yarn used in this item is hand-dyed in small batches using non-toxic dyes, which results in subtle variations in tone and texture, making each piece one of a kind. Some bleeding may occur when washing.

$195

These cozy mittens are a cool-weather essential, handcrafted in our Rhinebeck, NY studio from a unique blend of soft New-York raised Corriedale wool and fine U.S. wool. Designed to provide light warmth on crisp days, they offer a snug fit and timeless style. *The yarn used in this item is hand-dyed in small batches using non-toxic dyes, which results in subtle variations in tone and texture, making each piece one of a kind. Some bleeding may occur when washing.

$85

Hand knit mini frog with a handspun sweater and a pumpkin to hold.

This set is made of the following: handspun 100% cotswold wool (from Nistock Farms) frog stuffed with 100% wool and gently poseable with a delicate wire armature in the arms and legs. This frog's sweater is also handspun from 100% wool and is wonderfully warm and cozy for a chilly autumn day. The pumpkin is 100% wool and stuffed with 100% wool. Eyes are delicate glass.

$94.99

Hand knit mini toad/frog with handspun overalls and a radish to hold.

This set is made of the following: handspun 100% CVM wool (from Heather Ridge Farm) frog stuffed with 100% wool and gently poseable with a delicate wire armature in the arms and legs. This toad's overalls were also handspun from 100% merino wool and are wonderfully warm and cozy for a chilly autumn day. The radish is 50% wool 50% alpaca and stuffed with 100% wool. Eyes are delicate glass.

$94.99

From the Wöldten Tintype Collection comes this graphic scarf kit featuring a bold op-art inspired pattern created through the innovative use of short-row techniques combined with slipped stitches. This complete designer kit includes one printed pattern with detailed diagrams and all the yarn needed to knit the scarf yourself: gradient Freia Fine Handpaint merino in fingering weight and richly textured Pokainu Gotland wool in sport weight, plus a blank decorative gift card and lavender sachet. The pattern combines garter and stockinette stitches with continuous i-cord edging for a 10.25" x 75" finished scarf. Named after the 19th-century photographic process, this design celebrates the interplay of light and shadow through expertly placed color transitions.

$150

From the Wöldten Tintype Collection comes this dramatic shawl kit featuring a bold op-art inspired pattern created through the innovative use of short-row techniques combined with slipped stitches. This complete designer kit includes one printed pattern with detailed diagrams and all the yarn needed to knit the shawl yourself: gradient Freia Fine Handpaint merino in fingering weight and richly textured Pokainu Shetland wool in sport weight, plus a blank decorative gift card and lavender sachet. The pattern combines garter and stockinette stitches with continuous i-cord edging for a 28" x 102" finished shawl. Named after the 19th-century photographic printing process known for its distinctive blue hues, this design celebrates the interplay of light and shadow through expertly placed color transitions.