How To Make Dog Yarn...From Your Own Dog!

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  • @suefonder7468
    @suefonder7468 5 років тому +179

    I have a very old piece of advice regarding dog yarn. MY great aunt Ellen born in 1898 said her grandparents from far northern Sweden used dog yarn all the time. The short of the story is don't use it for socks.

    • @FluffyBuzzard2TheMax
      @FluffyBuzzard2TheMax 5 років тому +21

      I want to hear the long version!

    • @suefonder7468
      @suefonder7468 5 років тому +123

      @@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax Well think about it. Feet sweat in nice thick warm socks. Wool and fur have natural oils that keep them soft and even if your wash it some of the oil remains and so a little of the scent remains even if we don't notice it. The warm damp socks faint odor was noticed by the dog ...
      So it marked its territory.

    • @marvelousmaker
      @marvelousmaker 4 роки тому +21

      I am assuming because your feet will bark?

    • @33screamingfrogs34
      @33screamingfrogs34 4 роки тому +10

      @@marvelousmaker sounds like the dog thought the socks barked, yes

    • @GerardoLimon
      @GerardoLimon 4 роки тому +33

      The dog peed on their feet! OMG as obvious as that problem sounds I would have never considered it by me thinking multiple washes will fix it. That is such a funny story, thank you so much for sharing!

  • @leonardchurch7675
    @leonardchurch7675 5 років тому +107

    A Navajo friend of mine does something called threading goose and ostrich feathers; where he strips the feathers from the core shaft and then spins the 'feather' threads to either a cotton core or a thin wool core. He usually does a minimum of two passes through the spinner to get a stable yarn.

    • @gfixler
      @gfixler 4 роки тому +6

      That's amazing! I was wondering last year if feather "fur" (non-stem bits) could be spun.

    • @okaminess
      @okaminess 3 роки тому

      Sounds like some “secrets.” Lol

  • @KuukkeliBushcraft
    @KuukkeliBushcraft 3 роки тому +19

    Very well explained, we have 200 hairy sled dogs here so plenty of raw material. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  3 роки тому +2

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @gypsyjengypsydogs9320
      @gypsyjengypsydogs9320 4 місяці тому

      Good grief! That's a lot of work. I took care of 67 sled dogs when I was a handler, and that was exhausting.

  • @wildswan221
    @wildswan221 3 роки тому +19

    I made a bracelet from my dog’s winter coat once, it made him so happy to smell it on me. Wish we’d done something bigger with all that fur

  • @sunnyalex84
    @sunnyalex84 5 років тому +17

    Nice! In Russia it's very popular! Dog's yarn have good curative effect !

  • @robind8155
    @robind8155 5 років тому +16

    I have 2 afghan hounds, so I have lots of yarns after seeing it🤩👍🏻

  • @houseofburbs9627
    @houseofburbs9627 5 років тому +23

    I wanted this done a few years ago and my kiddos thought that was so gross. I think this is a fab. idea! Hope the homestead search is going along well for you!

  • @danlabowskie9428
    @danlabowskie9428 3 роки тому +2

    I never even thought of making yarn from my pup's fur. Wish I had.

  • @bolton7961
    @bolton7961 3 роки тому +5

    Tip only use brushed hair do not use cut hair as it won’t work well

  • @PopleBackyardFarm
    @PopleBackyardFarm 5 років тому +15

    I laughed at the title but it is brilliant I have a short haired dog but was wondering about cat yarn too .. I want to get a rabbit to do this very helpful thank you

    • @Layla-je1jd
      @Layla-je1jd 5 років тому +5

      Yes it is a thing! I work at a petshop and one of our costumer's use the hair of her cat to make yarn.

    • @motherhoodsbeauty9279
      @motherhoodsbeauty9279 2 роки тому

      The cat yawn probably give off a softer feeling compared to dog

  • @abell509
    @abell509 5 років тому +5

    LOL why did I get a high end perfume ad when I clicked on this? Funny. Great video. 😁

  • @CindyLooWhovian
    @CindyLooWhovian 3 роки тому +2

    Oh I damn near squealed because that's the mix my dog is and how I'm getting the fibers.

  • @Ocyla
    @Ocyla 4 роки тому +2

    That makes so much more sense than what I've seen. I had someone spin my dogs yarn a while back but with all the time on our hands these days I wouldn't mind trying to spin.

  • @tom_olofsson
    @tom_olofsson 5 років тому +45

    I always wondered whether I could shear our Old English Sheepdogs and make a sweater. Now I know.

    • @analarson2920
      @analarson2920 5 років тому +1

      Great idea

    • @elijahhiui
      @elijahhiui 5 років тому

      Sheer

    • @elijahhiui
      @elijahhiui 5 років тому

      You mean a shedding fur

    • @indigenousspinster_6665
      @indigenousspinster_6665 5 років тому +21

      NO! Cut hair wont work, only the brushed undercoat, unless you want to wear steel wool

    • @janinedear-barlow
      @janinedear-barlow 4 роки тому +5

      It's bad for the dog to shave them. As they can't control their temperature.

  • @shavonmarie6995
    @shavonmarie6995 Рік тому

    This is so awesome! Thank you for sharing. I have a Havanese. His hair grows very long. I am going to start collecting his hair when he gets groomed so I can do this. I love crocheting and creatively crafting. ❤

  • @TJHutchExotics
    @TJHutchExotics 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve seen many vids of spinning dog hair- but you are the first I’ve seen spin on threads love it! Thank you!

    • @Briael
      @Briael 3 роки тому +1

      It's called core spinning. Spinning fur and hair is not much different than spinning a very short sheep's wool. Unfortunately, because the length (staple) is so short, it can often result in a wiry wool that makes a scratchy and harsh item when knitted up. Using a core thread to wrap the short fibers around keeps it (relatively) soft so the end yarn stays close to the softness of the pet's coat.

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  2 роки тому +2

      It gives structure to the yarn.

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  2 роки тому +2

      Yes exactly!

  • @moonsdancingshadow
    @moonsdancingshadow 3 роки тому +1

    Getting ready to spin up some Anatolian Shepherd from my livestock guardian dogs for Tour De Fleece. This is suoer helpful!

  • @indigenousspinster_6665
    @indigenousspinster_6665 5 років тому +8

    I've found 2 people who will send me samoyed and great Pyrenees as long as I pay shipping. Cant wait to get my hands on it

    • @gfixler
      @gfixler 4 роки тому

      Check out Etsy. There are many dog fur and dog fur yarn sellers on there.

    • @Mike965x
      @Mike965x 4 роки тому +2

      I have great pyranees/lab mixes - they look like giant black labs, amd shed like GP's. I'll send you BAGS of it, if you pay shipping! :-)

    • @kcpoodlesofpa
      @kcpoodlesofpa 4 роки тому

      I have tons of poodle, if you are interested. It’s washed and looks good! Kcpoodlespa@gmail.com. Just cover shipping :) I thought no sense in wasting this good stuff. Several colors.

    • @ellabrown100
      @ellabrown100 3 роки тому

      I have an Akita and a Malamute if you need more.

  • @addielm2
    @addielm2 5 років тому +3

    Your eyes are just mesmerizing, like seriously just beautiful.

  • @denisebauman7682
    @denisebauman7682 5 років тому +2

    oh wow...wait until I show my husband this...it has been very cold here(finally warming up a bit ) and for a few days we were battling minus 40 degrees...totally sucked ...and so of course our dogs are in more often than they would normally be and I have a golden retriever with really long hair...which we've been battling because she is shedding ferociously...the battle with dog hair has been driving us bonkers..it is everywhere!

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  5 років тому +3

      Yep, dog hair everywhere in my house right now too, and we don't have a dog!

    • @denisebauman7682
      @denisebauman7682 5 років тому +2

      @@dirtpatcheaven I can ship one...just kidding, we love our dog despite the shedding!

  • @judykeenanharris1869
    @judykeenanharris1869 3 роки тому +1

    Smart woman! Thank you so much. This is so helpful! 😎

  • @MrWhiltetail
    @MrWhiltetail 4 роки тому +4

    This is an Awesome idea! I wish I would have known about this before my last dog died. My sister is always knitting something & I could have had her make my a hat, etc with my dogs fur. How do I find someone to do this for me? Do you make dog yarn for people?

  • @shelvihan
    @shelvihan 5 років тому +16

    and I wonder how to find that yarn making machine o_o

  • @nikkiejones4606
    @nikkiejones4606 2 роки тому

    This us so fab I wished j had used all the massive amount of fur/ hair we had from our cocker spanuial! He's passed over now and I'm gutted I didn't know you could do this! You are amazing! Thank you for sharing! God bless you and your family abundantly in all things and much love from me too! ❤️🙏😘🤗😊

  • @ryanpiatt1804
    @ryanpiatt1804 Рік тому

    I have 4 Great Pyrenees that would be perfect for this project.

  • @tammymurphy1268
    @tammymurphy1268 5 років тому +1

    That spinning is very neat......since iv seen your vids iv added the to my things to try list......smiles n hugs tkx!!!

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  5 років тому

      Good! I hope everyone tries some kind of textile work in their lives!

  • @crystkearl
    @crystkearl 4 роки тому +2

    How much yard did 4 pounds yeild? I have about 2.8 pounds right now but not sure how much yarn that would give me.

  • @SaxandRelax
    @SaxandRelax 3 роки тому +3

    My german shepherds make so much hair, I could put Hanes out of business.

  • @TheGardeningArtist
    @TheGardeningArtist 5 років тому +5

    I would have loved to have seen your hand more at the beginning. Great vid.

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  5 років тому

      Sorry, I will try to do better next time!

  • @lindarussell9379
    @lindarussell9379 5 років тому +6

    Amazing! I have a Standard poodle. How would his fur work up? Would another fiber be needed? Love watching your craft and family. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

    • @indigenousspinster_6665
      @indigenousspinster_6665 5 років тому +1

      when you brush your poodle, the undercoat that is left in the brush, the soft undercoat is what should be spun not the scratchy guard hairs

    • @Dinglboot
      @Dinglboot 5 років тому +4

      It would be different. Here is the undercoat being spun, from a dog that has a dual coat (harsh guard hairs and very fine, soft undercoat). A poodle doesn't have any significant undercoat and the hair is somewhere in between undercoat and guard hair qua softness. It could be very interesting! I would guess it would end up being more like mohair than cashmere.

  • @fennecweb
    @fennecweb 4 роки тому +2

    Do you bleach the dog fur? My dog's fur is brown, but his undercoat doesn't seem to be fully white. I got a dye kit, but no idea if I can use hair bleach to whiten it or use regular bleach or something else. Ideas?

  • @jedphillips182
    @jedphillips182 4 роки тому +4

    lovely video. what is the name of this machine?
    edit: its the SpinoLution Queen-Bee. Can you recommend any good budget alternatives? I really have no idea what Im looking for but want to make clothes out of my mum's poodle, haha.

  • @gooutsideeveryday2017
    @gooutsideeveryday2017 5 років тому +7

    Let's get this viral, this is so neat and quirky lmao

  • @eddavanleemputten9232
    @eddavanleemputten9232 10 місяців тому

    Now I’m seriously considering approaching a dog groomer to get my hands on some dog undercoat. Just to experiment with for starters. My own dogs are all shorthairs, can’t spin with what they strew around.

  • @g.k.thoreau3337
    @g.k.thoreau3337 5 років тому +10

    How does the fur stay on the thread? Will it "shed" when you use it? Would the items created with this yarn be machine washable?

    • @mchllwoods
      @mchllwoods 5 років тому +3

      Most likely any yarn made from animals r hand wash so I'm assuming the same goes 4 dog fur.

  • @lass-inangeles7564
    @lass-inangeles7564 4 роки тому +2

    You are talented, and so pretty too! Nice combination gal! I just love the hat. Where did you get such a nice hat? I would love to get one. If you knitted that please let me know pattern, yarn, etc. I really love that hat - texture, styling, and color. Very nice.

  • @BearBottomAcres
    @BearBottomAcres 5 років тому +20

    Wow. Dog yarn. Who would have ever thought. Is the process similar to other animal hair? Did it take a lot time to learn how to spin yarn? ~Heather

    • @33screamingfrogs34
      @33screamingfrogs34 4 роки тому +4

      I know this is a late reply and I'm not the original poster, but I can kind of answer these! Most dog hair (and any hair that isn't "wool" in texture) is a lot finer than your sheep or even alpaca wool, so you have to use carders (the combing tool, here they have a drum carder where you just crank the handle) meant for cotton and other fine fibers. I'm currently learning how to spin yarn! I've been researching for 4 months and this week I finally got a drop spindle (kind of like a spinning top you attach the yarn to) so I can put that reading into practice.

    • @Briael
      @Briael 3 роки тому +1

      @@33screamingfrogs34 All you need is 15 minutes a day and you'll be getting consistent at spinning in no time at all. Once you understand that twist is what holds yarn together, and you can spin a length that doesn't fall apart, you will pick it up quickly. It's not difficult, but it will take a little time for your hands to develop "memory" of comfort at holding the fiber to be spun, and how much tension you want the fiber to be under. If you have the means (financial and availability) it is very much worth having 3 or 4 lessons with an experienced spinner, even if you don't have them right from the start of yoru spinning journey. A teacher will help you correct small mistakes and bad posture so you don't develop bad habits that actively harm you or your resultant yarn. :)

  • @vane_lao
    @vane_lao 4 роки тому +1

    This is crazily fun!

  • @uchihaJade123
    @uchihaJade123 4 роки тому +3

    How do you wash/clean the hair?

  • @JWolfcat
    @JWolfcat 5 років тому +4

    You should see the black and white film of English women spinning dog hair during war time 🙂 it is very educational. They say it makes long lasting out door wear 🙂

  • @nishafoerstner1473
    @nishafoerstner1473 3 місяці тому

    Looks great! We have hairy dogs. Do we wash first or after?

  • @lindagray1809
    @lindagray1809 3 роки тому +3

    I thought my dear old Poodle's wool was lost but just found it. Amazingly, it still smells of him

    • @glitterglitterandasphalt7050
      @glitterglitterandasphalt7050 3 роки тому +1

      I'm sure you could! I seriously just made some okay-ish (but not bad either) yarn out of the hairs left in my poodles brush. I don't have a spindle, but really wanted to try out of curiosity, so I rigged one up. Literally poked a pencil through a round piece of cardboard with a notch cut in it, and then screwed a little metal hook I had into the eraser. Brushed the loose hair straight a few times with a slicker brush, gently stretched those hairs into a very loose and airy roll, and then just went to town spinning my own poodle yarn. Now, I didn't wash the hair before hand, since it was just an experiment, but the next time I do this, I may try rinsing it in vinegar. I'm afraid the loose hairs would turn to a clump of felt long before I could rinse all the soap suds out :/

    • @Briael
      @Briael 3 роки тому +2

      @@glitterglitterandasphalt7050 Easier way to make a spindle is with a pencil through a CD with an elastic band under the CD so it doesn't slip off. Quick, cheap and works just as well as an expensive purchased spindle.

    • @glitterglitterandasphalt7050
      @glitterglitterandasphalt7050 3 роки тому +1

      @@Briael thanks for the tip!

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  2 роки тому +1

      For sure!

  • @SwampyAcresHomestead
    @SwampyAcresHomestead 5 років тому +2

    Love your video

  • @ninahat9008
    @ninahat9008 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Julianne! Thanks for your video. You do everything quickly and easily and I like your spinning wheel. Could you tell me the name of this spinning wheel? Is this an American production?
    Sincerely, Nina.

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  2 роки тому

      It is a Spinolution Queen Bee.

    • @ninahat9008
      @ninahat9008 2 роки тому

      @@dirtpatcheaven Thanks ! Looks like a very good spinning wheel.

  • @gulfcityswampwitch7108
    @gulfcityswampwitch7108 5 років тому +2

    wow, that's amazing.

  • @susannal.5227
    @susannal.5227 Рік тому

    Where can I buy the spinning machine you have? What brand is it?

  • @HappilyIgnored
    @HappilyIgnored 4 роки тому +1

    From natural shedding and brushing, how long did that bag of fiber take to gather?

    • @Somewhere-In-AZ
      @Somewhere-In-AZ 4 роки тому +1

      In my house, that would take about a week. LOL
      I'm going to stop throwing it away. See how much I can get. I love my dog and would love to have a rug or something to remember her by when she is gone. Her color is a golden blond so I would love it forever.

  • @janinedear-barlow
    @janinedear-barlow 4 роки тому

    Felt itchy just watching this.

  • @Gabi13Rose
    @Gabi13Rose 5 років тому +1

    Does it stink like a dog when wet?

  • @grannybee6805
    @grannybee6805 5 років тому +1

    This video was fascinating. wow.

  • @OGJacey
    @OGJacey Рік тому

    Can't imagine it would smell good if you wore a finished product in the rain?😆

  • @Ane_artdesigns
    @Ane_artdesigns 2 роки тому

    What was the name of the machine u using and where to purchase that?

  • @fasterfarmschickens2547
    @fasterfarmschickens2547 5 років тому +1

    Amazing!!

  • @tabithadente7139
    @tabithadente7139 Рік тому

    I have a tall kitchen bag full of my dog's undercoat and she just passed away, so I would like some yarn to make a hat. Are you available 'for hire' so to speak if I send it to you? I'm totally serious and I would like to have this done.

  • @kristydesousamachado7045
    @kristydesousamachado7045 2 роки тому

    What is the string your attaching to the spindle at 3.29?

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  2 роки тому

      It is the core. I am spinning onto a thread core to help the yarn maintain integrity.

  • @Emily-pn1rg
    @Emily-pn1rg Рік тому

    Do you know what breeds work? I have a lab (so shorter length of hair but double coated) and a goldendoodle (so the hair is from shaving not brushing)

  • @curiosidadesextrano
    @curiosidadesextrano 5 років тому +1

    Cool.

  • @nahum8240
    @nahum8240 Місяць тому

    "I need to study and finish all my projects"
    UA-cam: Hey! there is a dog yarn scarf and how to do it
    Me: Wait what, let's see it

  • @wendymacfarlane5995
    @wendymacfarlane5995 5 років тому +1

    How itchy/ scratchy do you think it would be worked up? That's my biggest problem with wearing sheep wool. Any thing I make for myself has to be something that won't touch skin.

    • @Briael
      @Briael 3 роки тому

      Depends on the amount of guard hairs versus undercoat in the breed of dog/cat, how much time you want to dedicate to de-hairing, how short the fiber is and how you choose to spin it. If you are working with brushed fiber you will get a less scratchy result than if you are working with clipped/shorn fiber, because all those little sharp ends don't blend as smoothly as a brushing. If you already have sensitivity with wool, then you will probably have sensitivity with dog yarn. You can get around that by lining a finished product with a silk or cotton fabric if you want to wear it next to skin, but dog fiber is known for being very, very warm so many people make scarves, hats and mittens from it, or blankets and wraps.

  • @lisawaters2585
    @lisawaters2585 2 роки тому

    So, spinning dog hair is essentially applying dog hair to a string?

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  2 роки тому

      Kinda. It is like saying that playing the violin is rubbing horse hair on a metal vibrating string repeatedly.

  • @magsgarage4611
    @magsgarage4611 7 місяців тому

    How much do you charge to spin sport yarn per ounce?

  • @pikminfan1286
    @pikminfan1286 4 роки тому +1

    There used to be a breed of dog meant for their wool.

    • @Briael
      @Briael 3 роки тому

      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salish_Wool_Dog

  • @grigoriyefimovichrasputin7897
    @grigoriyefimovichrasputin7897 4 роки тому +1

    Did you make that hat its really cute ❤

  • @okthisisepic2928
    @okthisisepic2928 3 роки тому +1

    Forbidden wool

  • @SimpleCottageLife
    @SimpleCottageLife 5 років тому +1

    Spin illusion Queen bee it on her Etsy Shop.

  • @nikkiejones4606
    @nikkiejones4606 2 роки тому

    Wow

  • @thomascopeland3174
    @thomascopeland3174 10 місяців тому

    I have a small dog that has fur that I want to make into something? Can you help me ? I have pics of him and samples of his fur. You seem to know how to make something like this happen?

  • @marybellbellomo3298
    @marybellbellomo3298 3 роки тому

    Where is it possible to find hat wonderful spinning wheel???

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  3 роки тому

      It is a Queen Bee spinolution wheel. You probably have a dealer in your area.

  • @lesleyharris3198
    @lesleyharris3198 5 років тому +1

    Hi Julienne, would a poodle x dog work better for spinning with? My dogs fur is 4ish inches long,

  • @scottsammons7747
    @scottsammons7747 4 роки тому +2

    No dog gives up wooly fur like an Akita!

    • @zangyang3825
      @zangyang3825 3 роки тому

      I have two and thinking about this!

  • @eida575
    @eida575 4 роки тому +1

    What was the machine called??

  • @anemonerainfall
    @anemonerainfall 4 роки тому +1

    Does it work for cat fur too?

    • @Briael
      @Briael 3 роки тому +1

      Yes. I spin my ragdolls' fur. Sometimes blended with sheep's wool or alpaca, sometimes alone. Depends what project it's going to end up in. It is extremely flyaway though, and it sheds for a while.

  • @raquelthompson9836
    @raquelthompson9836 3 роки тому

    That’s awesome. May I ask you what model you are using to spin your yarn?

    • @Briael
      @Briael 3 роки тому

      It looks like a Spinolution Pollywog.

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  3 роки тому

      On that one I was using the Queen Bee Spinolution

  • @ThatsEunice
    @ThatsEunice 3 роки тому

    I’m thinking of all the hair off my cat I could have spun.

  • @motherhoodsbeauty9279
    @motherhoodsbeauty9279 2 роки тому

    Can you do this with human hair? Like your parents and grand parents who pass away?

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  2 роки тому

      I have no idea. If you did try I think it would need to be about six inches long.

    • @motherhoodsbeauty9279
      @motherhoodsbeauty9279 2 роки тому

      @@dirtpatcheaven Human hair are not as soft as animal so i am not sure if we can make it into yarn.

  • @bethrivera867
    @bethrivera867 4 роки тому

    I have a poodle, all of his hair is very soft and poodles don't shed so, would I only use whatever comes out when I brush him or would it work if I cut his hair and use that?

    • @Briael
      @Briael 3 роки тому +1

      It depends what you want to make with the final yarn. Cut yarn has a sharp edge that doesn't blend against other fibers so you end up with a scratchy yarn. Even so, if you are going to weave the end yarn into a wall hanging or you want to felt it for a jacket or shawl or scarf it won't matter if the fiber is scratchy as it will bed down into the felt.

    • @bethrivera867
      @bethrivera867 3 роки тому

      @@Briael I'll have to make a wall hanging or felt what I have because he's no longer with me 😔

  • @tammywebb1385
    @tammywebb1385 5 років тому

    Could you do this using a drop spindle

  • @karenream9671
    @karenream9671 4 роки тому

    Where can i get those brushes?

    • @Briael
      @Briael 3 роки тому

      They're called slicker brushes and you can buy them in Walmart or any pet store like Petsmart.

  • @thomascopeland3174
    @thomascopeland3174 10 місяців тому

    If you prefer another way of communicating please let me know 🙏

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  10 місяців тому

      Did you need some yarn spun? I haven't seen any messages on other platforms.

  • @ruthkjaer7203
    @ruthkjaer7203 3 роки тому

    Do you make things from dog fur for customers?...

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  3 роки тому +1

      I used to. Not anymore, my skin is a little more sensitive than it used to be.

  • @rolandomartinez826
    @rolandomartinez826 4 роки тому

    Can you shear a pug ?

  • @JBreit007
    @JBreit007 4 роки тому

    How do you wash the dog hair so it doesn’t smell like dog?

    • @Somewhere-In-AZ
      @Somewhere-In-AZ 4 роки тому +2

      Same way you wash wool. Gather it in a mesh laundry bag and wash by pressing through slightly soapy water, soak for 20-40 minutes and rinse, rinse, rinse until clear. Put the bag in your washing machine to SPIN only and then air dry. Don't agitate it, just press, press, press, so you don't "felt" it. Dry, card and spin, then spin two or three strands together to make yarn.

  • @celestinechidi-nweke8989
    @celestinechidi-nweke8989 4 роки тому

    How do you make it coloured

    • @Briael
      @Briael 3 роки тому

      Fiber reactive dyes, or plant dyes. As hair/fur are protein fibers (just like sheep, alpaca, rabbit) they can all be dyed, but there is always the risk of felting it (just think how often cats and dogs mat).

  • @ginahill503
    @ginahill503 4 роки тому

    "Dog fur hat"...Hmmm...in damp weather? I'm thinking it might smell like a wet dog, wouldn't it?

    • @lisamillerbuchert9447
      @lisamillerbuchert9447 4 роки тому

      My dog doesn’t stink but my sons Keeshond gets stinky even with as many baths as my ACD gets. I think double coated and triple coated dogs their hair doesn’t touch their ski. Just a theory

  • @doubleblessings-royalcrowr1669
    @doubleblessings-royalcrowr1669 5 років тому

    Did you move down here to Oklahoma or was rhis while you were still north? Ive been wondering where you need a home at? We are NW part if Oklahoma and there are places here for sale but im thinking the vid where you were walking onsoggy subirrigated ground must be near Tulsa or SE part of state. I enjoyed the homes you are toured in 2 vids i watched yesterday but western half has cheaper properties.

  • @mariethel6301
    @mariethel6301 5 років тому +1

    😄😘😍

  • @Aquabob68
    @Aquabob68 5 років тому

    haha funny

  • @okaminess
    @okaminess 3 роки тому

    I’m Navajo. I love fiber arts. 🧶

  • @prestonjones1653
    @prestonjones1653 4 роки тому

    Is this ok for people with dog allergies?

  • @ms1a2b3c3c2b1a
    @ms1a2b3c3c2b1a 5 років тому +2

    Does anyone know the name of the spinner she is using?

  • @jubileeong6558
    @jubileeong6558 4 роки тому

    Why am I here? I don’t even have a dog

  • @marycrandall9954
    @marycrandall9954 5 років тому +1

    Ewww. Sounds gross but sheep are no cleaner I guess.

    • @jessicanewland9357
      @jessicanewland9357 3 роки тому +1

      I thought was strange at first but the more I think about it... It makes sense... Sheep, Llama, etc is where natural fiber comes from... So why any different... Very interesting idea. Hmm

  • @popnexas1482
    @popnexas1482 2 роки тому

    Idk dogs be nasty

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  2 роки тому

      It definitely isn't something you want to wear next to your skin, it is very prickly and SMELLS like a wet dog still. But for some pet owners this means a lot to them so I don't mind doing it.

  • @HalJikaKick
    @HalJikaKick 3 роки тому

    Ewww

    • @dirtpatcheaven
      @dirtpatcheaven  3 роки тому

      Not ew for those who want a momento I guess.

  • @jaredj631
    @jaredj631 5 років тому

    Yuck 🤢

  • @faerydragon5425
    @faerydragon5425 5 років тому

    I want to do this my dogs fur cuz they she'd so much