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Get The Best Results from Natural Hand Dyed Yarns! (Like Ours!)

by Jennifer Taran

Get The Best Results from Natural Hand Dyed Yarns! (Like Ours!)

I think everyone on this site knows we sell all natural, untreated, hand dyed yarn, that is dyed using the wonderful GOTS certified Greener Shades brand of acid dye, but if not, glad we got that out of they way!
Posted in knitting, yarn care

August Clinic Week with Ash Alberg at Fleece & Harmony!

by Jennifer Taran

August Clinic Week with Ash Alberg at Fleece & Harmony!

We are very excited to announce that Ash Alberg of Sunflower Knit will be joining us all the way from Winnipeg for a week of wonderful classes here...
Posted in dying, foraging, knitting, natural dying, workshops

BIG Event N'ewes!

by Jennifer Taran

BIG Event N'ewes!

Next weekend (April 28th - 29th) our woolen wares will be featured in both Toronto and Vancouver! We've provided all the details you will need to a...
Posted in canadian made, knitting, news, patterns, pei yarn, yarn

Why We Prefer Natural Wool Yarn

by Jennifer Taran

Why We Prefer Natural Wool Yarn

It’s no secret, since we raise our own sheep, and make our own wool yarn, that we are big fans of this wonder fibre, wool. We choose to make most o...
Posted in canadian made, crochet, hand dyed, handmade, knit, knitting, prince edward island, wool, woolen mill, yarn

5 Stash-Busting Last Minute Gifts

by Jennifer Taran

5 Stash-Busting Last Minute Gifts

It’s 9:30 pm and you are freaking out because you forgot about your office Secret Santa exchange first thing tomorrow morning! We get it. We’ve all been there. Luckily, you are a handy-dandy crafter with a stash to boot and we’ve got your back! We’ve put together a list of 5 last minute gift ideas that will also help to whittle down your yarn stash!
Posted in canadian made, crochet, free pattern designs, handcrafted, handmade, knit, knitting, patterns, pei yarn, wool, yarn

5 *FREE* Handmade Christmas Stocking Patterns

by Jennifer Taran

5 *FREE* Handmade Christmas Stocking Patterns

At Fleece & Harmony we are all about taking a step back and living that Slowspun Lifestyle that prioritizes creativity and quality above all else. Embrace Slowspun Living this holiday season by making your own unique Christmas stocking! We’ve put together a list of 5 different stocking patterns to help get those creative juices flowing!
Posted in crochet, free pattern designs, handcrafted, handmade, knit, knitting, patterns, wool, yarn

The Yarn Making Process

by Jennifer Taran

The Yarn Making Process

Have you ever wondered how we transform raw wool from our sheep into the beautiful skeins you buy off the shelf? We know you have! And... it just s...
Posted in canadian made, colour, crochet, farm, farmers, hand dyed, indie dyer, knitting, maritimes, prince edward island, spinning, wool, woolen mill, yarn

Fall’ing into a New Coastal Collection

by Jennifer Taran

Fall’ing into a New Coastal Collection

As you know, we draw our inspiration from our idyllic island surroundings. And, what a better way to pay homage to what’s near and dear to our hear...
Posted in canadian made, coastal, crochet, fall collection, indie dyer, knit, knitting, lighthouse, pei yarn, yarn

Worst Knitting Disaster EVER!

by Jennifer Taran

Worst Knitting Disaster EVER!

Brrrrr.....the weather is getting brisk here and our fall project switch has officially clicked on!! Same for you? Planning out ALL the things I w...
Posted in crochet, free pattern designs, hand dyed, handmade, hippy chic, knitted fashions, knitting, patterns, prince edward island, scarf, wool, woolen mill, yarn

Why you should listen to your husband.....sometimes....

by Jennifer Taran

Why you should listen to your husband.....sometimes....

You just never know where this business is going to take you I tell you....but when my husband recently got a job as a supervisor at a local lighth...
Posted in coastal, fall collection, knitting, maritimes, news, ocean, point prim lighthouse, prince edward island, woolen mill

Even Our Patterns are Local (and some are Free!)

by Jennifer Taran

Even Our Patterns are Local (and some are Free!)

Here is the story behind our patterns…and why we think you will love them as much as  we do. Well! When we started on this journey to launch our o...
Posted in CAW Creations, free pattern designs, hand dyed, knitting, patterns, prince edward island, Sand and Sky Creations, woolen mill, yarn

For your wool-being - color inspiration

by Jennifer Taran

For your wool-being - color inspiration

I remember when I was a kid, not more than 9 or 10, I used to sneak my sister’s Cosmopolitan magazines and read them. One time (way back then in th...
Posted in colour, crochet, hand dyed, indie dyer, knitting, wool, woolen mill, yarn