Episode 039: Erin Pirro of Morehouse Farm

Anne sits down with Erin Pirro of Morehouse Farm to talk about sheep farming, Morehouse Farm Merino, the upcoming Lark’s Alvina knit along, and more!

Links to Things Mentioned in the Show

Support the show on Patreon, or visit the Be a Booster page for other options. Morehouse Merino Flock Facebook Group I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves by Louisa Harding is the book with the pattern for the Lark’s Alvina knit along. You will need 2 ounces of Morehouse Merino Lace to knit the shawl as written, three ounces if you’d like to expand it. Master Hand Knitter Program Morehouse Farm Sepe Farm Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Romney and Texel breed sheep 4-H FFA (Future Farmers of America) CraftNewYork, where Erin helped sell Morehouse Yarn and did sheering demonstrations in the heart of NYC. Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association Patty Lyons’ classes The Lark’s Alvina project page on Ravelry. The Evanthe project page on Ravelry. The Tansie project page on Ravelry. The Muppet Show Opener (totally a zoom look-alike) Vogue Knitting Live VanessaKnits The Calvin Sweater The MRI Maakers are raising funds for the Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal, which is working to raise enough to bring an MRI Scanner to the hospital on Shetland. You can buy the printed patterns for the Harriet’s Collection and kits from Morehouse Farm. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Judith MacKenzie Debbie Stone Khanyisa, by Noma Ndlovu. Morehouse Merino Gator Sport Duotone Scarf Hedgehog Mitts Dinosaur Hat Elephant Backpack Dragon Scarf Frog Mitts

Music

“Song for You,” by Tom Goldstein. A reminder that there is a playlist of all the songs that have been played on the show that are also available on Amazon Music for those who are members of Amazon Music Unlimited.

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