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The Global World of Knitting

2/11/2019

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I recently traced the journey of my latest project around the globe and it made me think about local versus global trade in knitting.  Fiber from Alpacas raised in SOUTH AMERICA sent to MASSACHUSETTS to be transformed into hanks of hand knitting yarn, then shipped to the UK who sold it online to me, a knitter in VIRGINIA, who knit a cardigan for someone who lives in SOUTH AMERICA.  So the yarn traveled around the world and ended up where it began.

I think of the time, effort and cost of such a journey.  And I also think of the local sheep and alpaca farms and woolen mills along the East Coast of the US who do it all.  Yes, we live in a global market, but is it always better?  Sometimes, yes. 

​But sometimes it's a great feeling to walk down the lane wearing a sweater you made from sheep on the farm just over the ridge. 



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    Hello!  I'm Donna.  I knit every day and enjoy designing knitwear that is artistic, intricate and comfortable.  I specialize in women's sweaters with a contemporary silhouette.  

    My website is all about the designs, but this blog is a bit more personal.  This is where I share helpful tips, knitting insight, and behind-the-scenes vision into the designs.  

     
    Knitting is a wonderful skill full of challenges and joys. It provides meditative qualities that are addictive. It's an outlet for creative thoughts and problem solving. It is a form of individual expression and pride.

    Thanks for coming!

    Donna

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