I have been watching for this episode. I sincerely hope you are enjoying the podcast experience because your presentations are among my favorites! Thank you for investing your time and sharing your knitting knowledge and projects.
Laura, I enjoy your podcast very much 🧶🐑 The most common breed in the US is the Rambouillet (similar pronunciation as Grenouille 😉 meaning frog in French) which is related to the Merino sheep. I had to look this up, but just like you, I love to learn new things 😊 By the way, the most common breed here in Germany is also related to the Merino. It is called Merinolandschaf or Wuerttemberger. Did you know that presumably, a nomadic Berber tribe brought the Merino from the north of Africa to Spain back in the 12th century? From there, it started to spread all over the world, incl. cross breedings. I look very much forward to your next episode! Woolly greetings from Germany, Chris 🧶🐑
Somehow, I think merino sheep and for food and grazing. I’d love to see your hats! I also knit a ton of hats - I wear ONE the most through the coldest times and the others I wear just to wear them; I do not need more hats but I sure like to knit them. Hats are my favorite accessory to knit after socks and, my hand knit socks I wear daily at least 9+ months of the year.
I think the most common breed in the US is related to merino but not technically merino? Grazing is a good guess! So glad you're a hat knitter too! I have way more than I need too :)
I am all in for a hat episode. I love to knit hats-they make such lovely gifts. In Montana they are a necessary. A wardrobe of hats is a necessity. I am guessing Merino is the most popular breed of sheep. I know that sheep are a meat source, a wool source, and I assume a milk source. I am trying to remember if I have heard of or seen sheep's leather. Duck, Duck Go--here I come!
I was impressed with your podcast! Especially intrigued that you test knit for Stephen West! Do you mind me asking how you were able to apply for his test knits? He is my favorite!
I kept an eye on his Instagram -- sometimes he isn't able to get test knitters from his regular pool for certain patterns and puts out an open call. I lucked out on one of those!
TRIVIA QUESTION. . I'm in Australia 1. Merino are the most common sheep here in the South. 2. I'm thinking most of the very fine micron merino wool is sent to Italy for fashion garments. AND Australia sold off most of the wool mills that were worked here to China 20 years ago. So wool is imported back..can you believe it? Wool is also used for insulation batts. Love the channel. The content is Top Shelf and so interesting to watch. Thanks..see you soon
Hi I’m new here. I didn’t want to cheat but I had to look up the answer. I thought it would be merino but it’s Rambouillet WTF?!? I thought Rambouillet was a French thing?!?!! Also: Wool Food Work I didn’t cheat on that one but I’m about to go look it up. Edit - crap it’s milk! 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ of course!
I was surprised too! I hadn't thought of work initially but someone else guessed grazing and I thought that sounded plausible. Thanks for watching and guessing!
Another great episode I'm loving it all and oh my the Mrs. Watson shawl is so fun and reminds me of a Lisa Frank zebra 🦓 option I can totally envision it. You did great with the color blending -marl and looks beautiful. Your hat you wore, (March hat) such a beautiful color too. The baby dress is adorable and love the striping ( lol seeing a trend for this episode) ok so I have a couple questions cuz I too haven't done much clothing makes but moreso fun projects like yourself, so with that in mind, what are your thoughts of toys and or stuffies? Lol 😆 yup u did jump on band wagon then the emotional support chicken, the podcasters parade continues - wrote the question prior to you progressing to that point in the episode The other question is- What is inspiring you right now on the creative sense? I've opted for knit & crochet books that are fueling my creativity as bday gifts to myself this year and textures and patterns are definitely in my making path and bigger makes vs small and quick. Working on another blanket. Sorry that was long winded but you and your makes are inspiring and look forward to seeing more, ty for sharing and for a great episode.
Oh you're so right about the Lisa Frank aesthetics! I guess it was my 90s childhood subconsciously sneaking through :) I haven't made a lot of stuffies but I have made a few. The sewing and stuffing is always a slow-down point (hence my chicken not being finished yet haha). I think I'm usually inspired by yarns and colors. I bought several color shifting skeins at Rhinebeck last year so I've been trying to think about patterns that will incorporate them to good effect. The Kirra Shawl from this video was one of those. For a while I was trying to knit as many Westknits projects as I could, so those were motivating me. I've now done so many that I'm slowing down a bit and trying to get to know other designers as well (but the test knits help me stay connected to his work, which I like). That's cool you've been inspired by books. I've bought several but I tend to forget to look at them to find new patterns. I think I use scrolling Instagram and Ravelry as a time-killer so that's where I tend to find things. Maybe I'll set a goal to do X number of patterns from my books this year. I'll have to think about that! Thanks for inspiring me too!
Love all your knits! I’m new to knitting. I think I started in January of this year. I’m working on the Painting Triangle Shawl at the moment, my first Stephen West. I’m enjoying it but am realizing it’s going to take a whole lot longer than I originally anticipated. 😮 I’m like you on the big circular shawls, they just don’t appeal to me. I like an angle or nothing too deep with tons of front or back fabric.
@@trivialknits thanks! did you do the full length and width? I’m thinking about stopping the increases at 12 or 13 triangles and then just play with the length until I can get a good wrap around, not sure if that’s just a bit stupid as most of my pattern modifications to date have either been disasters or not a bad idea. Any thoughts?
really love new shawl by Stephen West. very interesting question. Not sure about US (could be merino or coriedale), but its Merino in Australia for sure :)))) Wool, food and skin could be used as interior design object or a rug in the baby cot :)
I have been watching for this episode. I sincerely hope you are enjoying the podcast experience because your presentations are among my favorites! Thank you for investing your time and sharing your knitting knowledge and projects.
Thank you so much!!
Have literally never wanted to knit a shawl until I came across your channel! Love the patterns and colors you choose!
Thank you so much! Happy shawl knitting!
Laura, I enjoy your podcast very much 🧶🐑
The most common breed in the US is the Rambouillet (similar pronunciation as Grenouille 😉 meaning frog in French) which is
related to the Merino sheep.
I had to look this up, but just like you, I love to learn new things 😊
By the way, the most common breed here in Germany is also related to the Merino. It is called Merinolandschaf or Wuerttemberger.
Did you know that presumably, a nomadic Berber tribe brought the Merino from the north of Africa to Spain back in the 12th century? From there, it started to spread all over the world, incl. cross breedings.
I look very much forward to your next episode!
Woolly greetings from Germany, Chris 🧶🐑
Thank you for watching, Chris, and sharing some bonus trivia!
Your Mrs Watson shawl is amazing!
Thank you so much!
Somehow, I think merino sheep and for food and grazing. I’d love to see your hats! I also knit a ton of hats - I wear ONE the most through the coldest times and the others I wear just to wear them; I do not need more hats but I sure like to knit them. Hats are my favorite accessory to knit after socks and, my hand knit socks I wear daily at least 9+ months of the year.
I think the most common breed in the US is related to merino but not technically merino? Grazing is a good guess! So glad you're a hat knitter too! I have way more than I need too :)
Loving your episodes. Also about to jump on ESC bandwagon!
Yay!
I am all in for a hat episode. I love to knit hats-they make such lovely gifts. In Montana they are a necessary. A wardrobe of hats is a necessity. I am guessing Merino is the most popular breed of sheep. I know that sheep are a meat source, a wool source, and I assume a milk source. I am trying to remember if I have heard of or seen sheep's leather. Duck, Duck Go--here I come!
Yes, you're on the right track!
I was impressed with your podcast! Especially intrigued that you test knit for Stephen West! Do you mind me asking how you were able to apply for his test knits? He is my favorite!
I kept an eye on his Instagram -- sometimes he isn't able to get test knitters from his regular pool for certain patterns and puts out an open call. I lucked out on one of those!
I'm guessing Dorset....going to check 😂
❤ I’m honored! I emailed you back.
Yay! I'll be in touch soon and get the shawl in the mail to you!
TRIVIA QUESTION. .
I'm in Australia
1. Merino are the most common sheep here in the South.
2. I'm thinking most of the very fine micron merino wool is sent to Italy for fashion garments. AND Australia sold off most of the wool mills that were worked here to China 20 years ago. So wool is imported back..can you believe it?
Wool is also used for insulation batts.
Love the channel. The content is Top Shelf and so interesting to watch. Thanks..see you soon
Thanks so much for watching! Great guesses
Talking about hats would be great. Also, do you prefer to knit with DPN, magic loop or circular, or all. Thank you for your videos.
Thank you! That's a great question I might not have thought to mention. I always use magic loop, personally!
I love it ❤- Will
Thank you for watching!!
@@trivialknits i started my own UA-cam channel ua-cam.com/channels/XVrqBkActvXkE2CT44YhNQ.html
Hi I’m new here. I didn’t want to cheat but I had to look up the answer. I thought it would be merino but it’s Rambouillet WTF?!? I thought Rambouillet was a French thing?!?!!
Also:
Wool
Food
Work
I didn’t cheat on that one but I’m about to go look it up.
Edit - crap it’s milk! 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ of course!
I was surprised too! I hadn't thought of work initially but someone else guessed grazing and I thought that sounded plausible. Thanks for watching and guessing!
Another great episode I'm loving it all and oh my the Mrs. Watson shawl is so fun and reminds me of a Lisa Frank zebra 🦓 option I can totally envision it. You did great with the color blending -marl and looks beautiful. Your hat you wore, (March hat) such a beautiful color too. The baby dress is adorable and love the striping ( lol seeing a trend for this episode) ok so
I have a couple questions cuz I too haven't done much clothing makes but moreso fun projects like yourself, so with that in mind, what are your thoughts of toys and or stuffies? Lol 😆 yup u did jump on band wagon then the emotional support chicken, the podcasters parade continues - wrote the question prior to you progressing to that point in the episode
The other question is- What is inspiring you right now on the creative sense? I've opted for knit & crochet books that are fueling my creativity as bday gifts to myself this year and textures and patterns are definitely in my making path and bigger makes vs small and quick. Working on another blanket.
Sorry that was long winded but you and your makes are inspiring and look forward to seeing more, ty for sharing and for a great episode.
Oh you're so right about the Lisa Frank aesthetics! I guess it was my 90s childhood subconsciously sneaking through :)
I haven't made a lot of stuffies but I have made a few. The sewing and stuffing is always a slow-down point (hence my chicken not being finished yet haha).
I think I'm usually inspired by yarns and colors. I bought several color shifting skeins at Rhinebeck last year so I've been trying to think about patterns that will incorporate them to good effect. The Kirra Shawl from this video was one of those. For a while I was trying to knit as many Westknits projects as I could, so those were motivating me. I've now done so many that I'm slowing down a bit and trying to get to know other designers as well (but the test knits help me stay connected to his work, which I like).
That's cool you've been inspired by books. I've bought several but I tend to forget to look at them to find new patterns. I think I use scrolling Instagram and Ravelry as a time-killer so that's where I tend to find things. Maybe I'll set a goal to do X number of patterns from my books this year. I'll have to think about that! Thanks for inspiring me too!
Love all your knits! I’m new to knitting. I think I started in January of this year. I’m working on the Painting Triangle Shawl at the moment, my first Stephen West. I’m enjoying it but am realizing it’s going to take a whole lot longer than I originally anticipated. 😮 I’m like you on the big circular shawls, they just don’t appeal to me. I like an angle or nothing too deep with tons of front or back fabric.
Oh, I love the Painting Triangles shawl! I made a scrappy one a while back. Good luck with it!
@@trivialknits thanks! did you do the full length and width? I’m thinking about stopping the increases at 12 or 13 triangles and then just play with the length until I can get a good wrap around, not sure if that’s just a bit stupid as most of my pattern modifications to date have either been disasters or not a bad idea. Any thoughts?
really love new shawl by Stephen West. very interesting question. Not sure about US (could be merino or coriedale), but its Merino in Australia for sure :)))) Wool, food and skin could be used as interior design object or a rug in the baby cot :)
Good guesses!
Merino?
Three main things: Fiber, food and milk?
Correct on the bonus question!