Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
John Crane, fiber enthusiast, is a lifelong Vermonter who recently transplanted to Provincetown, Massachusetts. After learning to knit at age 60, he has dipped into spinning, natural dyeing, and designing knitting patterns. He also has taken a deep dive into the wools of different sheep breeds, collecting fleeces from 73 breeds. Mostly, he loves hanging out with friends who knit - chatting about what people chat about when they knit!
John and the BT team chat about fiber, design, and John's fascinating wool library project!
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At Brooklyn Tweed we are passionate about wool, knitting and design.
We develop and manufacture breed-specific wool yarns that support domestic textile production. This means designing, sourcing, dyeing and spinning our yarns 100% within the USA.
We craft our knitwear designs with the same commitment to timeless quality that we apply to our yarns. Every pattern is meticulously drafted and edited to provide clear instructions that empower knitters to build new skills. Our design team explores the intersection of knitting traditions and contemporary style, to produce patterns that are a pleasure to knit and wear.
Learn more at: @BrooklynTweed_Official
Visit us at: brooklyntweed.com
Browse free tutorials, luscious yarns and modern patterns on BrooklynTweed.com
Join our Newsletter and be the first to learn about fresh patterns and yarn launches — brooklyntweed.com/pages/newsletter-sign-up
Follow us on Instagram to immerse yourself in the rich colors and compelling textures of our wooly community — instagram.com/brooklyntweed
John Crane, fiber enthusiast, is a lifelong Vermonter who recently transplanted to Provincetown, Massachusetts. After learning to knit at age 60, he has dipped into spinning, natural dyeing, and designing knitting patterns. He also has taken a deep dive into the wools of different sheep breeds, collecting fleeces from 73 breeds. Mostly, he loves hanging out with friends who knit - chatting about what people chat about when they knit!
John and the BT team chat about fiber, design, and John's fascinating wool library project!
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At Brooklyn Tweed we are passionate about wool, knitting and design.
We develop and manufacture breed-specific wool yarns that support domestic textile production. This means designing, sourcing, dyeing and spinning our yarns 100% within the USA.
We craft our knitwear designs with the same commitment to timeless quality that we apply to our yarns. Every pattern is meticulously drafted and edited to provide clear instructions that empower knitters to build new skills. Our design team explores the intersection of knitting traditions and contemporary style, to produce patterns that are a pleasure to knit and wear.
Learn more at: @BrooklynTweed_Official
Visit us at: brooklyntweed.com
Browse free tutorials, luscious yarns and modern patterns on BrooklynTweed.com
Join our Newsletter and be the first to learn about fresh patterns and yarn launches — brooklyntweed.com/pages/newsletter-sign-up
Follow us on Instagram to immerse yourself in the rich colors and compelling textures of our wooly community — instagram.com/brooklyntweed
