This weekend we went to the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. I was expecting a few booths in a parking lot and what I found was an enormous state fair-like atmosphere, with thousands of people, sheep and more types of yarn than I knew existed. I bought some super chunky, rich yarn called Buff Beauty from Briar Rose Fibers for my friend Henny, but being a non-knitter myself, was rather out-of-my-element. I would love to learn — perhaps on my up coming maternity leave? — Angela M.