Nicole’s
Creative Adventure
A place where I share what I am working on, what patterns I am designing, upcoming classes I am teaching, and all the creative things inspiring me. You will also get tips, tricks, tutorials, make-along, and silliness.
When a Knitting Retreat Led Me to Europe's Most Remarkable Cashmere Farm
Chianti Cashmere is the first and largest cashmere goat farm in Italy, founded by Dr. Nora Kravis, an American veterinarian who turned her love for Tuscany into a pioneering cashmere operation. The farm produces luxury, sustainable cashmere fiber by hand-combing the goats' fine undercoat each spring—an ethical process that leaves the goats unharmed. Chianti Cashmere also stands out for its commitment to wildlife-friendly practices, using guardian dogs to protect the herd from predators in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.