An illustrated guide to growing linen yarn sustainably at home. Reclaim the traditional skill of growing flax, extracting the fibres, and preparing them for spinning.

 

Homegrown linen is both a conceptual and hands-on book about gardening, homesteading, and creating yarn.  Appropriate for all levels of experience from the yarn-curious to the master spinner.

 

Discover: 

• how to grow flax for fibre 

• how to adapt growing techniques to your conditions using permaculture techniques 

• how to create a personalized fibre flax variety 

• how to process fibre from straw 

• the tools for creating linen

• tips and tricks for working with linen 

• other uses for flax

 

written by Raven Ranson

illustrated by Tracy Wandling