The principal designer of the patterns is Kathy Withers. Kathy and Marc Withers have a 23 acre farm in Woodbine, MD and raise Merino Sheep and Angora goats that are used in a variety of fiber projects involving spinning, knitting, weaving, crocheting and dying. All the roving, yarn and finished goods come from the animals on the farm and are sold in the farm shop, a beautiful renovated barn. Information about the farm,the shop and the animals can be found at the website: www.witherswool.com