YARN HAUL #1: BREED-SPECIFIC WOOL || EWE UNIVERSITY
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- I recorded this video last week and then had to go out of town for a psychology conference, so I wasn't able to finish editing the video until today. I hope you enjoy watching my yarn haul, which includes information about breed-specific wool and the sheep breeds the yarn came from.
Let me know if you would be interested in watching a follow-up video in about 6 months to see what I ended up making with the yarn I talk about in this video.
LINKS TO THINGS I TALKED ABOUT:
Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook: tinyurl.com/yxr...
Spinner's Book of Fleece: tinyurl.com/y4k...
Field Guide to Fleece: tinyurl.com/y2k...
Border Leicester Yarn: tinyurl.com/y2r...
Coopworth Yarn: tinyurl.com/y52...
Cormo Yarn: tinyurl.com/y5n...
Dorset Down Yarn: tinyurl.com/y4y...
Montadale Yarn: tinyurl.com/y3w...
Rambouillet Yarn: tinyurl.com/y6n...
Suffolk Yarn: tinyurl.com/yyx...
Targhee Yarn: tinyurl.com/y6h...
Tunis Yarn: tinyurl.com/y5d...
Wensleydale Yarn: tinyurl.com/y3v...
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So informative. I have very sensitive skin so I don't usually buy wool yarn online since I can't test it. This leads me to some that I may try. I look forward to your next video. It was especially nice to see live sheep too instead of just the yarn. Thanks so much.
Look at the Livestock Conservancy and their program Shave Em to Save Em (on Ravelry). I'll be buying some of the endangered and threathened breed's yarns at Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival real soon. I love your podcast. Thanks
Love, love, love your videos. I learn so much. I haven't used these yarns as yet but plan on looking at them for further projects.
This is a very interesting video. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into it.
I would like to know more about the US sheep and wool production. I would like to know why so much cotton yarn comes from Turkey.
Oh my goodness... All of the yarns sound lovely, but I’m afraid they are definitely nit in my budget... in Amy case, i’m nit talented enough to use luxury yarns... .. But... It is fun learning about them.. It’s easy to tell that you do a lot of research, in preparation for your videos... Yiur hard work is much appreciated...
Definitely keen to see what you make of them! Your videos are always the perfect thing to watch/listen to when I want to relax and knit. Got a couple rows of an infinity scarf down during this one!
Thank you so much for a very informative video. I appreciate all of the work you put into your videos. I would be very interested in seeing what you make with all of the yarns.
I have heard of only a couple of these. But this is a great video. I was looking for a resource for Cormo and wanted to start working with breed specific yarns - just didn't know where to start. Thank you!
Really enjoyed learning about these breeds. Unfortunately, I need to do this vicariously, as I cannot buy anymore yarn. Unless I live to 200.
Winning Comment here!!
I would love to see what you make from these yarns. Your color choices were very eclectic and I love them!
This was so great! Very fascinating!
I would definitely be interested in seeing what you make with these different wool types. Thank you.
Just a heads up that Rambouillet actually is pronounced RambouYeah, because french likes to be confusing
Very interesting video, thank you !
Very helpful informative video! Thank you so much!
Yes please....I'd love to see what you make from these breed specific yarns. Thanks for the informative video. I always learn something.
I very much appreciated the contents of this episode. I’ve been a hand spinner since the mid-1980’s. Two breeds that you may want to explore in another episode are CVM (California Variegated Mutant, if memory serves) and American Shetland.
With respect to Cormo however, my experience has not been pleasant. I bought a beautiful, black cormo fleece at the Estes Park (CO) wool festival. It proved impossible to process in that VM was deeply imbedded in the locks. As this was several years ago, I wondered if this was still a problem. Your skein of cormo looked very nice.
Last month I bought Harrisville Designs cormo yarn, Nightshades by mail as it is not available locally. It is a nice yarn, but I spent a lot of time picking out VM as I knit my gauge swatch. I’m flipping a coin because I like the color but dislike the VM.
I made my un-in-law ( my daughter’s life partner) a pair of socks with Border Leicester. My daughter says he would wear them everyday! I enjoyed working with the yarn and found the way it took colors fantastic. I also just finished a pair of socks for my daughter made with Blue-faced Leicester. I use a lot of BFL for socks. By the way, the in-law is from Leicester England. I got the yarn last fall in Perth Scotland. The BFL came from a fried in England.
Enjoyed your information, thanks! I am a 'princess skin' person and I really appreciate your mentioning which yarns were suitable. ~Marie p.s. I am NOT a princess in any other way! Ha Ha.
I definitely enjoyed tis episode. I would love to see a follow up episode where you indicate the objects you made from each skein. I have a fiber farm where sheep, alpacas, Angora goats, and Angora bunnies grow fiber which is shorn and eventually used in some form of fiber arts. My sheep breeds include Cormo, Shetland, Lincoln, and Tunis. I love spinning the Tunis, but I enjoy knitting with Cormo yarn
First are you in CU Spinner guild? Next, thank you very much for spending such exorbitant amount of money to show us. When I want more lux yarn I buy the raw alpaca fleece and work it up or get Corriedale roving and home spin with homemade drop spindle. Truly didn't know there were some nonfelting breeds! Would they also resist boiling? Had a boiled wool jacket I loved for a few decades but sadly gained weight at 45 that will not go, muscle fiber and strength went quickly but fat, no. Myositis doesn't play fair. When I was younger wanted to get icelandic sheep as they are true multi use queens and wanted to expand cheese making from goat cheese, sadly couldn't find place to play with when moved back to IL and SE TX heat was inhumane for heavily wooled sheep.
Another great video! I recently bought some Polwarth. Not absolutely sure what direction to go with it. (I just loved the colour and feel)
Thanks for another great program! Several viewers have mentioned the Livestock Conservancy's Shave 'Em to Save 'Em initiative to promote 22 sheep breeds whose conservation status is Critical, Threatened, Watch, and Recovering. This ties in well with your topic. More information can be found at www.RareWool.org
Excellent and so helpful! Looking forward to future postings.
Thanks for this great overview! I have used natural Wensleydale (perfect for a shawl) and was surprised you didn't mention the drape of longwools
So interesting... and I really liked how you organized the explanation of the wool from higher micron to lower micron count wools. I knit a sweater out of Elsawool- a Cormo yarn in chocolate brown. I LOVED knitting with it and the result is a squishy, warm and luscious sweater. I look forward to seeing your update video on what you make with the yarns.
I would love to see what you make with these very cool yarns. I just bought some Falkland and Corriedale fiber, and it was interesting and helpful to hear about wools similar to them. Thank you for your wonderful videos Kris!!!
I have used quite a bit of Olde English Babydoll Southdown, a heritage breed, purchased from mylittlesheep.com. Kristin blends it with 25% fine nylon so it makes an extraordinarily soft and durable sock yarn using 2.5mm needles. Her hub also sells socks knit on a circular sock machine made from this yarn. I find it very reasonably priced for the quality and fact she hand eyes all the yarn herself
You have the most interesting podcasts. I remember my brother hated a chocolate brown wool sweater my mother knitted him (whatever wool they were using in 1952) and threw it in the washer with HOT water and it felted down to fit me, a skinny seven year old. I loved it and wore it to death. I think I have only been using merino/nylon for socks and merino DK for hats and such. I just, today, ordered some BFL to see how it would be in socks. Your podcast makes me want to venture into other wools and knitted projects. My art teacher used to say "use the best tools you can afford at the time"....and now I can afford better wools....so I am excited to see what's out there. Thank you for doing the research and sharing your knowledge with us.
I enjoyed this! I am participating in the Livestock Conservancy’s Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em program where shepherds, farmers, ranchers, etc. with rare or endangered breeds offer their fleece, locks, fiber, or yarn along with a sticker that goes in a “passport” you get if you sign up as a fiber artist. There are 22 breeds in the first passport, and there is a directory of providers on the Conservancy’s website to help find specific breeds or local farmers. There is Facebook group where folks can post what they have to offer or have made with the fiber or yarn. I am learning about all these breeds using the books you mentioned, and it is a fun way to learn while supporting some small, independent shepherds and mills. Some of the breeds you mentioned are on the list. Thanks for bringing so many breeds to your viewers’ attention! Can’t wait to see what you think about the items you will make.
Definitely wanna see the follow up. I have not really used any breed specifics. I'm a spinner, so I have spun ramboulliet, targhee, coopworth, cormo, romney, and a few others that weren't listed. However, I usually sell my yarn, so i don't really get the chance to use it myself.. But I'm gonna make a point to do so because of this video. When i do, I'll make a point of using them in a project so I can see how they work up.
Thanks so much for the useful information in this video. Yes, I would enjoy seeing what you make with the yarns and your ultimate assessments as to wearability. The Livestock Conservancy has recently begun a “Shave Em to Save Em” program designed to connect breeders and farmers raising heritage breeds with knitters, spinners, or fiber artists interested in supporting conservation efforts. Consequently, there is a great opportunity to work with a variety of new fibers, yarns, or fleeces.
I enjoyed this valuable demonstration of these wools. Right now I am knitting a pair of Wensleydale wrist warmers from wool ordered from the Wensleydale Sheep Shop in Wensleydale, UK where this breed began. I believe it is spun and dyed in the West Yorkshire Dales. I am making the pair for a friend who has Wensleydale sheep on her farm here in the US Midwest. Rather than order the wool in a natural color, I decided to try knitting it in a Norwegian stranded knitting design (in the dyed color "denim" and a natural white). I began with a size 4 needle but found that there was no spring in this DK wool and I couldn't get my hand in it after knitting 6 inches of stranded. I wound up using a US 7 but did use a US 4 on the wrist. There is not much stitch definition, but the result is a beautiful Norwegian pattern with this wool that blooms.
Lovely yarns, & thank you. Yes, I would love to view a follow-up video on what you made with them. Much appreciated.
Thanks so much for a very informative program. The only breed specific yarn I have is from a musk ox, bought as a souvenir from a trip to Canada. It was way too expensive but I did get it as a souvenir so I’ll enjoy remembering the fun trip when I use it.
Love this and looking forward to the follow up. I have some targhee fingering that I died in dye class but haven’t found the perfect project.
How timely! I have started learning about sheep breeds and their wool in anticipation of buying a fleece. The long term fleece (emphasis on “long term”) plan is to clean, spin, then knit or weave the resulting yarn. You’re using the same resources that I am. I’d be very interested in seeing how your various breed yarns knit up, even willing to wait 6 months! 😁
I love breed specific wool, it is a fascinating study. Recently I purchased a pound of Cormo to spin, and I have a targhee sweater on the needles. Those are probably my favorites.
Thanks for sharing 10 breeds, where you got the yarn, the cost, characteristics, etc. I am looking forward to seeing what you make with it.
I have to tell you, I also recently had food poisoning and then soon after caught the stomach flu!! lol I don't wish either illness on anyone!!! It was a nightmare....twice!!
I enjoyed hearing all about the sheep breeds and wool you showed. I have never tried any of them before. I tend to stick with Merino wool but also love cashmere and silk blends in some yarns. I don't venture out much as far as different sheep breeds but enjoy learning about each one. I adore sheep, they are so cute!! Have a lovely time until I see you again.
Sharon
Another great video:-) thank u. Just a thought, I would love to see you do a video of the entire process ( of the wool into yarn) , from the sheep to the needle. I think a lot of people ( including myself) would find it very Interesting:-)
I was gifted some Leicester longwool. I really haven't done anything with it yet. I definitely would be interested in seeing what you knit with the yarn you purchased. As always, I learn so much from you. Thankyou for that.
Thank you for the great video. I will definitely watch it again. I have been knitting for many years, but mostly mundane kind. Definitely never could have afforded the really pure yarns. Lately have been able to buy some of the better wool and enjoy it greatly. Now I know what to look for. So thank you
Thank you for the interesting and informative video! I would be thrilled with a follow-up where you show us what you’ve made. I would love to hear what it’s like working with each of the different yarns.
Thank you for this wonderful video, Christine! Those sheep are so cute. I sure would like to work with some of those yarns. I have some Mountain Meadow Yarn and I believe it's a Cormo, I need to check the meadow. I was born in Wyoming and my grandfather raised sheep. I need to ask my uncle what kind they raised. They did have meat sheep and they also raised wool sheep. My dad would talk about the shearer who came and sheared for them and he and his brothers would pick up the pieces that fell from the fleece and Grampa would let them sell it. He always loved those days on the sheep farm!
I am glad that you are feeling better. I love your videos and I learn so much from them. You're a great educator and the format of the information is well organized for the viewer. I feel after watching your videos that I could sit for exams and obtain a graduate degree for Fiber studies. I am definitely purchasing a fiber guide. I will check out the books you have recommended from my local library and then make my decision. Please have a follow up video on the projects with your yarn haul.
Fantastic video! I went a few days ago to a wool day and garden festival at Rocky Mount TN and saw a flock of Cotswold sheep (with lots of little lambs), so lovely but oh so dirty heheheheh! I would love to see what you made with all the yarn, of course!
Very nice video,,,,,,I would love to try one of the yarns and can’t wait to see what you make. Thanks
I hope you are feeling better, This was a great episode. I learned a lot. I am going to Maryland Sheep and Wool and look forward to shopping for breed specific wool. I want to support that part of the industry. I would love to see what you make with the various yarns you have collected for this episode@
Definitely interested in your follow-up plans! I love learning about sheep breeds and their wool. I've wanted to try Cormo for a while. Sorry you've been ill. I sympathize, as I had norovirus at the beginning of the semester. It happened to set in after a large, spicy dinner. That wasn't fun :-/
What's the reason for registering sheep? Taxes? If a black sheep is a random birth, do any of these breeds not ever have a black sheep born to them? Which group have the most black sheep? I've never heard of any of these breeds.
Yes, please show us your projects with the wool. I ordered solitude last month and can’t wait to make socks from the sock yarn. Thanks for the podcast!
This was great! I love working with breed specific yarns, and out of what you talked about today, I use a LOT of the Sincere Sheep Cormo. I love that it's so soft, but not in the way of silky soft like alpaca, but cottony soft. To me it feels like knitting with super soft cotton that also has spring. it's just delicious. I knit a lot of baby clothes and hats from it because it's so good for sensitive skin. Sincere Sheep is totally my favorite naturally dyed yarn.
I just love your videos! I am so mad at UA-cam because they didn't inform me that you had uploaded a new video! So sorry to hear about your recent illnesses. I am glad to you are feeling better.
I would love to see what you made with the yarns. You always have such interesting things to tell us. Thanks, Kristine.
HI Kristine. I would like to knit with wool from sheep that are not bread for eating. Do you know where I could find such a list?
Not used an of the yarn, but have seen some of the sheep. Living in the North of England some of these sheep are local sheep to me. Would love an update to see what you have made. (Love the top too, the colour really suits you. ) xxJane
Thank you for this informative video on breed specific yarns. I recently purchased some as well and am really interested to see what the fabric that they make when knit. I am very interested in seeing what you make with these yarns.
Very interesting. Would like to see similar video on other animals such as yak qiviut cashmere etc.
I found this talk on the various breeds so interesting and I have to admit I hadn't really thought about there being a great difference between the breeds and how the yarn would feel next to my skin. A gentleman I know raises angora goats and I wondered if that was the only goat used for yarn and how it compared o sheep.
Great video and would love to see more breed specific yarns and of course information about the sheep that make those yarns possible
Great information! I would love to see what you make with the yarn!
Awesomeness! I had no idea there is so much wool breeds in the world. I love wool period. And Alpaca and Angora. Thank you so much for the knowledge I get so excited to watch your videos.
Thank you for a great video. Yes i would love to see what you make with these yarns.
new to me except for Cormo, which I've heard of. My brother raised sheep for meat when he was a middle schooler/high schooler (he's a psych Prof like us) and he's watched a couple of your videos as well. REally interesting! Looking forward to the next one on little known breeds. Just fascinating!
Definitely interested in follow up video.
Would love to see what the yarns look like when knit up.
I have not tried these but loved learning about them. thanks
I am very happy you feel better!!!
Really good show. I would love a follow up.
Can’t wait to see what you make!
I'm excited to see what you make!
Amazing discussion!
So interesting!!!
Princess skin lol
A follow-up would be fun.
The Crazy Sock lady mentioned the following yarn on her most recent podcast. Have you ever done a video on Chitin? TOFUtsies
"TOFUtsies 50% Superwash Wool/ 25% SOYSILK brand fiber/ 22.5% Cotton/ 2.5% Chitin (made from shrimp and crab shells!)
I really enjoyed the yarns! Most I've not heard of nor used, unfortunately. I'm mostly a merino blend gal, but would like to branch out. Looking forward to the next video!
Very interesting, how did you decide on these 10 yarns? I would be interested in your follow up video and see what you make. Happy knitting!
interesting video, thanks! a follow-up would be very interesting as well!
Wonderfully informative as always and I'm looking forward to trying some of these yarns.
Thanks so much! I'm trying to get more familiar with sheep breeds and this was so informative. Anxious to see what you make.
As always, this video was VERY interesting. I truly appreciate the amount of research you put into everyone of your videos. Thank you for all of this great info. Like many other people here, I would love to see what you make with each skein.
Hi, I am new to your channel and I am really enjoying watching and learning about various yarn types. I’m curious about merino wool. I’m sure you have a video that discusses merino wool but I can’t find it. Could you please direct me too where it might be. Thanks.
Hi Kelli -- I don't know that I have done a video on Merino. However, I did talk about Merino sheep in a recent video called The Story of Sheep. Maybe I will have to do a show solely about Merino soon. :) Thanks for your question and for watching! XO
Thank you for your reply. I’ve been seeing yarns that are blends with super wash merino. After watching your video on super wash wools, it would seem like the merino wool would lose much of its elasticity therefore making it not a good option when combined with fibers such as alpaca that does not have a lot of spring to the fiber.
I'd be keen to see what you end up making with your haul. I've not used any of them. Take care of yourself.
I would love more on wool yarns. Being new to crochet and knitting, I have been afraid to venture into wool, and this really helps!
Will definitely be looking forward to watching your follow up video! Thank you for all the work you put into your videos!
So glad you're back and hopefully feeling better!
I really enjoy these videos. So many sheep. So little time.
Yes, I would love a follow up to this video.
Thanks for another great video, it is always so informative. I enjoy all your videos.
So very interesting. Thank you. I look forward to your next update.
Great content. Thank you so much. I would love to see what you knit with these yarns.
I would love to see what you make with the yarn. A follow up video sounds good.
I'd love to see a follow up! I've never actually used wool yet.
Always interested in what you knit!
People feel the irregularities between the lengths so if there's more than one type of fiber type you'll be more likely to feel the prickles. Camp guard hair Downy undercoat just name a few .one breed-specific wool can be up to four different things making up a fleece when people process on a big scale they typically mix it all if you process it yourself you can make some of the softest Wool with a thick coarse diameter. Also, finer diameter and smaller length of fiber like Merino is more likely to pill and fall apart faster than something that has a little more length. Lincoln is a very long strong wool makes beautiful socks it feels slick sleek and shiny.