Go on a summery exploration of natural fibers, from wool to hemp, silk to cotton. Learn about the fascinating flora and fauna that grow these fibers, and the many devoted makers that transform them into the yarns we love. Find knitting patterns that do these special yarns justice and keep you knitting in every season.

Inside this issue:

• Travel to Madagascar to learn how a women’s cooperative is raising wild silk in protected Tapia forests
• Learn about the Irish community dedicated to preserving the rare Galway sheep
• Get knitting tips from a hemp-centric knitter and cast on a sweet henley pullover
• Go behind the label and learn what organic cotton actually means, and take a closer look at three great organic yarns
• Explore 10 knitting patterns—large and small, easy and complex—to suit your summer adventures