{"title":"Feederbrook Farm","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in northern Baltimore County, Maryland Feederbrook Farm was bought in 1970 by Jan and Michael Van Bibber as a fixer-upper. They worked tirelessly to bring back many components of the farm to its formal glories such as the main farmhouse, corn crib, and barn. During the 70’and 80’s they ran a small cattle farming operation but found that was not quite what they wanted to do. Sheep didn’t come onto the farm until the mid 90’s when the tenants brought them on. After taking over the sheep operation from the tenants, there was a long journey learning about sheep care and fiber processing. Feederbrook incorporated in 2009 after putting a business plan together that would make the farm a sustainable and viable farming operation providing income and support to future generations of family farmers. Today Jan Van Bibber and Lisa Westra work together collaborating on programs, products, and projects to make Feederbrook a destination for fiber and yarn enthusiasts alike.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Westra, the dyer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt all started at shearing time in the Spring of 1995.  The sheep on the farm were being boarded at the time and were not ours. I have always adored animals but fell in love with sheep. I think it was their gentle nature and curiosity. I was the only kid at Hood Collage with a spinning wheel in the dorm. This was a time before Youtube so I made many mistakes with learning to spin, ply and dye wool. My first experience dying was with Koolaid. I did not know you needed to use the sugar-free kind. That resulted in some very sticky yarn. I have also made many Shepherd friends along the way that have taught and inspired me and I am thankful for them. I will continue to try and educate and promote the joy of raising sheep and the fiber arts.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cg-entropy","title":"Entropy DK*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e*Part of the Feederbrook Farm trunk show at String Theory through June 27, 2026. No returns or exchanges permitted for trunk show purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntropy is hand-dyed and milled at Feedebrook Farm. It is a nice 2 ply DK weight yarn with approx. 13 wpi and is 100% wool. The wool is BFL (Blueface Leicester) and does not pill due to its long staple length.  This yarn has a nice loft and a good hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn line is named for the randomness of the colors when Singles are plied together. The colors gradate and change as you knit along. Skeins are similar but not completely identical. Also, not all monitors represent colors the same way, so colors may differ in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% wool\u003cbr\u003e260 yds\/ 100g \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/glacier-sweep\"\u003eGlacier Sweep:\u003c\/a\u003e Great meditative knit for 2.5 skeins (I used size 8 needles and followed the instructions for the worsted weight version.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/hitchhiker\"\u003eHitchhiker\u003c\/a\u003e shawl\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/courage-shawl\"\u003eCourage Shawl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/projects\/hestiasfire\/seven-and-zero\"\u003eSeven and Zero\u003c\/a\u003e shawl\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sweet-b-shawl\"\u003eSweet B Shawl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/the-age-of-brass-and-steam-kerchief\"\u003eThe Age of Bras and Steam Kerchief\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/secrets-and-storms-cowl\"\u003eSecrets and Storms\u003c\/a\u003e bandana cowl\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/pressed-flowers-kerchief\"\u003ePressed Flowers Kerchief\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/echo-12\"\u003eEcho Cowl:\u003c\/a\u003e 1 skein or more\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/he-said-she-said-5\"\u003eHe Said, She Said\u003c\/a\u003e cowl\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/perry-street\"\u003ePerry Street\u003c\/a\u003e cowl\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/springfield-chevron-hat\"\u003eSpringfield Chevron Hat:\u003c\/a\u003e Use 1\/2 skein of Feederbrook and a contrasting skein of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stringtheoryyarncompany.com\/products\/ewetopia-sustainawool?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=sustainawool\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eEwetopia Sustainawool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/wurm\"\u003eWurm Hat:\u003c\/a\u003e 1 skein\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/soundtrack-2\"\u003eSoundtrack Pullover:\u003c\/a\u003e use for the colorwork yoke of this sweater\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/comfort-fade-cardi\"\u003eComfort Fade Cardi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpact\u003c\/strong\u003e:  When you buy yarn from Feederbrook Farm you are paying for hay after a long winter or new 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