John Paton, a wool dyer and spinner in the Scottish town of Alloa, formed his company in 1814. He died in 1848, but the company continued in family hands and would later grow to be valued at more ...

Sock-making works best with […] Making socks is one of the most popular knitting projects out there. To make the perfect pair, you’ll want to choose a skein of yarn specially spun for the task.