by Sara Wolf
First published 2020
Sara Wolf refuses to settle for tourist yarn shopping. She ventures deep into Sweden's rural landscape, visiting working sheep farms and traditional spinning mills. Wolf seeks out native breeds and artisanal fibers that most travelers never encounter. She collaborates with spinner Josefin Waltin to test fleeces from local sheep varieties. Together they explore how each breed handles differently for hand spinning. Wolf documents conservation breeds that risk disappearing without market demand. She maps sources for Swedish yarns, from craft fair exclusives to online suppliers serving European markets. The book targets both serious fiber artists and casual enthusiasts curious about Swedish textile traditions. Wolf argues that creating wider demand for these specialty fibers will encourage farmers to maintain their heritage flocks.
Genres: biography, history, art, agriculture, non-fiction
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: passion-project, travelogue
Setting: Europe, Sweden
Period: 21st Century
164 pages · Paperback · Cooperative Press