Breed Study 12-Swaledale & Targhee Spinning Wool Into Yarn

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Hello my wonderful tribe! The breed study continues with Swaledale and Targhee. I loved both of these. Handspinning this breed study into yarn has been just wonderful! The surprises keep coming, as I definitely did not anticipate loving Swaledale as much as I did. I appreciate you all so much, and I'm so glad you're here with me! Love you!
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@lgmakes9412 3 года назад

Know that you are supported. Many people are feeling extremely burnt out from everything that has happened over the last year. You are not alone. Make sure to take time for yourself, recharge the best way that works for you, and rest. Take time off, be with family, your puppies, and relax. We will still be here. Loads of love back!

@micheleellis3338 3 года назад

Thank you so much for all you do. I’m so glad you remember your health and well being are very important especially to your husband and children, you are in my prayers that everything is set right for you. 🕊❤️

@dhurd4099 3 года назад

Please take care of yourself and don’t worry about posting videos if you need a break. You won’t lose us we will be here. We’re not going anywhere. 🥰

@susandorrington7623 3 года назад

Love these breed videos. I learn so much from them even though i am not actually doing the spinning. Thank you for calling it 'our' channel - it feels that way for me too! Be kind to yourself cos you KNOW we would be kind to you if we could be there. Big life milestones where a 'child' graduates and/or moves out takes some getting used to. Your brain might be saying all kinds of sensible stuff but your heart is saying something else entirely. Your tribe understands! Thinking of you from Cape Town, South Africa.

@hollyscott8772 3 года назад

Trish, you have no need to apologize for not podcasting more. Your breed study is just full of content and I love it! Also, do take time to take care of yourself and figure out what might be going on. I read an article in the New York Times last week about languishing. Check that out as it really hit home for me! Best wishes and happiness to you!

@jujuridl 3 года назад

Hang in, Trish. Do all the comfort things you need. We will all be here when you feel better. And you will. Be kind to you!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thank you! I think i am starting to shake it off!

@lindamcdaniel3320 3 года назад

Ok girl, I am so 😁 happy you are feeling better because I love, love, love watching you. I have only been spinning for about a year and have learned so much from the Breed Study and spin. Many Blessings to you.

@kathybrownell5095 3 года назад

Yours is one of my favorite channels and I'm having great fun with the breed study. So sorry to hear you're struggling and suggest you see your GP. The last year has been a trauma to all our psyches when we're on high alert for weeks on end. Now that things are easing up and you can relax a bit the exhaustion can set in. Please take a rest from the videos if you need to but you will be sorely missed.

@chileanchinch 3 года назад

Thank you for this weekly breed study but your health is important so rest and keep the faith. We will eagerly await your gorgeous face when you are feeling better. Take care

@katlynkoester 3 года назад

No need to explain! We all get in a funk sometimes. Be gentle with yourself. 💖 Love the texture of the targhee spun up. Can't wait for your project to all come together!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@michelewrobleski2404 3 года назад

It is so nice to be welcomed into your studio where you share yourself with us. I almost always watch your videos on TV so cannot see or make comments very often. But rest assured I always look forward to all your videos because I do the same fiber things as you do. But you need to take care of yourself and maybe just slow down a bit and take some extra time for yourself until this all sorts out. We will be here to watch your future videos when you are feeling yourself again.

@pennygonzalez8309 3 года назад

Oh my gosh, Trish!! I can relate to how you feel... I'm going through a similar funk. I also have my own business and sometimes you just NEED A BREAK!! I know ALL of us who love and support you would be happy to have you do whatever you need to take care of yourself. When you own your own business there is never a time when you feel like you shouldn't be doing, thinking or responding... I have chosen to take off 6 weeks starting June 13th. I have done this a time before and everyone was very supportive of me and where there when I came back from my break. Do what you need to do. Listen to your heart and your body... Love you to pieces!

@canndell 3 года назад

Honey you take care of you. It’s like putting your oxygen mask on before you help anyone else. If you don’t take care of you, well....you know. We all love you to bits and love your breed study videos. But we are mostly hoping you feel better. So rest up, girl!!! ❤️❤️❤️🧶

@PandTRanch 3 года назад

Thanks for letting us know you are struggling a bit. I struggle too sometimes and just knowing I’m not alone helps!! 😊 You’ll get your mojo back, don’t worry!! And if you have a hard time “doing nothing” like I do, don’t worry about that either! I am not happy doing nothing! I’m happiest when I’m being creative!! But I find it more helpful focusing on being lighthearted. 😊Love you too! Do what you gotta do and you will soon be healthy in every way!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I am so glad my admission of not feeling all right helps anybody! If I try to do nothing, I worry about all the stuff I believe I really should be doing, so it is very difficult. People always say "work on it" But I'm not exactly sure how to work on that aspect of my personality 😂

@seekingtoremain 3 года назад

Thanks so much for showing the kemp again! I still need to get back to that early video. I hope you’re giving yourself the time and space you need to begin to feel more yourself again. 💜

@carrietreder8474 3 года назад

We love you too, dear. PLEASE be gentle with yourself and take whatever time you need. Your openness and honesty is what lets us know YOU and care about the real you. Even if you have to stop for a while, whatever you need is cool. 😉 Also, I’m going to pronounce Swalewale as Swallywally because I think it’s funny.

@hildeaareskjold8070 3 года назад

I hope you'll feel better soon! Take care of yourself and rest 😊 Your health and well-being is more important than youtube!

@jazmin9565 3 года назад

I’m so happy to see you but hope you continue to take breaks however you need them! Feel better Trish 🌷🌞

@sadiesspincraft6319 3 года назад

I really dont like swaledale and haven't tried targhee but really want to, thank you for all your time and effort but please dont make yourself ill just to keep us happy as we wont be happy if your not happy we love you trish and your health means alot to us too love and hugs beautiful lady and stay sain and safe xx

@colleenharlan6519 3 года назад

I made the mistake of showing my kids a video of someone spinning directly from her Angora Rabbit, and now every time they see your little dog with you, they think you're going to spin from him :) Good for you taking time to figure out how you're feeling, and we hope that you get resolution soon, for your own peace of mind

@caroleschmidt5878 3 года назад

Hope you feel better soon! Lots of changes at once can be overwhelming. Slow down and care for yourself - you are doing 😊 great

@jessicacarter8945 3 года назад

Whoa whoa whoa!!!!! Back the truck up! Whatever you held up as a background at 8:22 might well be the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen! So pretty.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

LOL! It will be in the next update video. It is the Gotland that I dyed from the Paradise box back in February (or thereabouts). I dyed some of the white and charcoal with the same plum dye, and this is how the charcoal spun up.

@the4trents 3 года назад

My sweet hubby ordered me a breed study for Mothers Day! I can't wait to spin with you! Thank you for doing these videos for us!

@sandrahageman9955 3 года назад

With spring comes a time of renewal. It is time to re-evaluate and make some changes. Totally normal what you are feeling. I am grateful for these videos. Learning so much and look forward to your jokes. I am glad I am not the only one that laughs at my own jokes.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

We always tell each other that if you can make yourself laugh, you take a lot of fun with you wherever you go 😂

@Kivvrin 3 года назад

Our prayers are with you. I love that you are taking time before you burnout. When you are passionate about something, you usually don't notice until it is too late. So take your time. We will be here no matter what! ❤❤❤

@redmonika10 3 года назад

Thank you for doing the breed study! Alot of us are feeling burnt out and out of sorts. Take care.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

It's nice to feel like I"m not alone!

@melaniereising5661 3 года назад

I am feeling bad, too but watching you and others on RU-vid helps. I definitely think it’s the Pandemic Blues. I so look forward to seeing you but absolutely no pressure. Just wait until we can all spin together in person!

@lesliewiberg2604 3 года назад

Love hearing about swaledale and targhee. I have both in my stash. I bought the swaledale for a rug, the targhee was an impulse buy. When you said you didn’t know why you were feeling awful It hit a chord with me. A few weeks back I felt the same way and It took a couple weeks to hit normal again. Hope you get back to yourself soon. We all love and appreciate you. We will gladly wait for you.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thank you so much. I think it's a big combination of things, but I did identify some of it. I've been trying to get out into nature and take a little more time off than normal. 💜

@mammahoney29 3 года назад

Take a deep breath my dear! Empty nest syndrome gets real sometimes :) Make sure to get plenty of sun and take your shoes off and go barefoot in the grass and dirt. Prayers and healing vibes sent your way :)

@mammahoney29 3 года назад

@@MonicaLea you know....I didn't even think about that....I've been in a funk as well, and I had Rona in December.

@terryvanderslice4825 3 года назад

Trish, the yarns are beautiful. I can’t wait to see the project you have in mind. Thank you for sharing your skills with us, but also thank you for being honest with us. You are not alone in what you are experiencing, your tribe who loves wool is here.

@teresac.m.355 3 года назад

The kemp is like the grey hairs we get when first going grey.

@kristalburns3490 3 года назад

Ah. I know that feeling. I am experiencing it too. I have a daughter that is moving out this month.

@scummins4233 3 года назад

Hi Trish, just thought I'd mention, with it being Swaledale week, that you might want to look out for a tv prog called Our Yorkshire Farm (if it's available in the US). It's a really good show about Shepherd and Shepherdess Clive and Amanda Owen and their 9 children looking after their Swaledales and farm. Don't worry about getting vids out to us if you're not up to it. Take time for yourself hon. Hope you feel better soon xx

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I'll look for it, thank you!

@calliecothran7808 3 года назад

I'm want to try swaledale wool now, but targhee is for sure one of my favorites to spin with all it's squishy, sproingy glory.

@gerryivkovich1857 3 года назад

I have never spun Targhee. Now I must find it and give it a try. Thanks again.

@rockinrobin1975 3 года назад

Possibly a little empty nest syndrome? Whatever it is, hoping you feel better soon! And so glad you talked about kemp and showed that piece! I had heard of it but never saw it, now I know what I kept finding in a piece of fiber from a grab bag I was spinning from the other day!! I thought it was a little piece of plastic from a package or something. Aha! Now I know. Thank you!

@categ50 3 года назад

Thanks Trish.

@melaniehuhta8853 3 года назад

Sending hugs to you! This breed study is so fun and informative. You are doing an amazing job on it. That being said we will all be patient if videos don’t go out “on time” So don’t worry about your tribe. The resounding response is we all want you to take care of you! 💖

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Aw, thank you. The breed study is something I can definitely manage to keep up. It's the rest I worry about!

@jujuridl 3 года назад

All the B.S. all the time!!!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Exactly!

@aliciawatt1184 3 года назад

Thank you again for this breed study! I'm sorry you're having a rough time. When that happens to me - creatively anyway - I try to pick up something totally different from my usual and just play for a bit. That usually helps me get my mojo back. In "life", though, it's harder...maybe just lean into it and give yourself a break??

@emmasmom60 3 года назад

Oh, Trish, so sorry you are feeling this way! It's frustrating to not know what is going on, isn't it? Big hugs and support from Victoria, BC and I hope you get sorted! The Targhee was lovely, I am going to have to try that and maybe some Swaledale baskets. Take care of yourself!

@pattyrushing9756 3 года назад

Hoping that you begin to feel better soon. I've been in that spot earlier this year and with better weather and patience things slowly fell back into rhythm. ❤

@joelwilliams5634 3 года назад

Your channel always inspires me to spin. Thanks for the episode

@t.williams9849 3 года назад

Love these great videos. Glad you feeling a little better and take the time necessary to get better. Take all the time you need.

@annettemixon1264 3 года назад

Love what you do, please take care of yourself. 😘

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thank you, I will

@lindasuppan6027 3 года назад

Take care of you. We will be here waiting when your mom is back. So glad the fleece study is still motivating you. I am learning so much. On the Southdown myself.

@teresac.m.355 3 года назад

TY again!

@tracyirwin103 3 года назад

I'm sorry to hear that you aren't feeling like yourself lately. I totally understand that you need time to yourself! I found a New York Times article called There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing and it helped put some things into perspective. I appreciate you! Thanks for another great breed study video :-)

@bluescoop3132 3 года назад

Would love it if you did a video of spinning from the lock! You know - sometime when you have nothing else to do (as if that time would happen.HA) 🤪

@sylvanwoods5271 3 года назад

I love these videos, but so hope you are taking the time you need to feel better. If taking a break will help and is what you need, please do take it. 💖 It's been a difficult year all around, and you've certainly had your share of difficulties, but know we are mentally supporting you and hope you can find some inner peace and get settled with your babes being gone. Take care, and much love to you and yours!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thank you! I haven't been clear. They have been out for a while. The youngest just got his first place all his own. I definitely went through something when the last one flew the coop, but I knew what was going on then!

@sylvanwoods5271 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary Oh, I misunderstood. My mistake. Whatever it is, though, I hope you find your answers. Big hugs! 💐

@teresac.m.355 3 года назад

Yay I a really loving this series.

@beckyshook3526 3 года назад

I love the circles on their eyes. Have you asked your Dr if how you are feeling could be from your covid? They don't fully understand everything but it is something to mention so they can be checking that angle too.

@dmbrown240 3 года назад

I love spinning Targhee. My local dyer offers a lot of Targhee. Deep Dyed Yarns in Kentucky. Thank you for being so open with us. You know we’re here and don’t worry about not posting videos every week. We can wait. Hope you feel better soon. 😘❤️

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Oh she's been at the Michigan Fiber Festival.

@dmbrown240 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary I thought you might know who I was talking about. I’ve knit some of her samples. I miss our Monday afternoon knit group at her shop.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

@@dmbrown240 I hope knit groups will be back soon! Her stuff was absolutely beautiful! I hope I get to see her booth again this summer when the festival is on!

@teresac.m.355 3 года назад

I now want to order some targhee to try.

@Hood_Scale_Models 3 года назад

Firstly, thank you so much for answering my question about yardage. I understand your answer and if you feel like it's confusing or "deceiving" then you shouldn't do it. I am a new spinner only having been spinning for about a year and was just curious about the yardage. I don't even knit or anything, I just spin and dye, week I do weave so I guess I could use it in my weaving, but I digress, thank you again keep up the good work.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@janiewhitney1156 3 года назад

I enjoy all your videos! I'm sorry your not feeling well. Maybe you need to take a vacation of sorts, just get out of town for a little while. I think we are all feeling tired of Covid.

@LisaMyEclecticLife 3 года назад

I really enjoyed learning about these sheep, now I need a Targhee and/or Ramboulet fleece, lol. I will be praying for you to either feel better or figure out the issue so you can get to feeling better. Blessings.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Oooo, if you're in the US, there are LOTS of awesome fleeces out there! Thank you! I'm sure with this time I'll be back to normal soon. If not, I will see my doctor!

@sleepydrJ 2 года назад

I just rewatched this because I got some targhee “open top”.The sample spun up beautifully, soft and incredibly springy. The micron count is in low 20’s, with matte look, but staple maybe 2”! That was a shock (at least for handful I spun). My drafting was really only about 1/4 to 1/2”

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I love me some Targhee! I would say most of what I"ve had has been more than 2", but still shorter than most other fibers I've spun. I LOVE the spring in it!

@gailsmith3531 3 года назад

Look after yourself don't worry about us we will still be here you are more important

@CloTricots 3 года назад

I just spun a Targhee/Bamboo/Silk braid to knit into a cropped tank top that will be worn without anything underneath and wow it is super soft!!!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I bet it's just wonderful. I have spun quite a bit of Targhee/silk, and it is really pretty and soft.

@suusida 3 года назад

Good but BIG things going on, allow yourself time to adjust. No need to apologise, you take care of you and we’ll be here still loving you whenever you feel up for it 😘

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I appreciate that!

@gramcracker557 3 года назад

I understand not feeling very well. I have fibromyalgia and have to rest, when I am super fatigued. Try to slow down, I know that is hard to do. Thank you for your breed study videos, I am learning from them. Take care.

@francoisesaverot2297 3 года назад

Take it easy we count on you...hey, the good news in your family are Big steps..please rest and play again with us..

@creativitybytrisha6819 3 года назад

You making all of these makes me want to do it too! It's so fun watching you with these!

@73lmargaret 3 года назад

Hahahaha!! I love your videos!!

@HirschfeldHandknits 3 года назад

Kemp is like my grey hairs!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Just think how nicely you'll shed water!

@iknit8b707 3 года назад

Hi Trish, I have spun targhee before as a new spinner. I didn’t have a positive experience but I will try it again. I think it was because it had too much bounce for me to control. Thanks for the breed study!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

It's not one I would recommend to beginners.

@melanieo15 3 года назад

Those both look so nice. Ive never tried either one.

@everspace8913 3 года назад

I hope you feel better soon! Please take the time you need and honestly if you need to, consider talking to a doctor/counsellor. Sending you good thoughts ❤️

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

If I don't feel better pretty soon, I will definitely talk to my doctor. I have not found someone I like since we moved, so it does hold me back a little bit, but I guess it's a great reason to try again!

@everspace8913 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary I'm glad to hear that, good luck and take care of yourself!

@jennileggate4334 3 года назад

I hope you feel better soon. If you need to rest we all understand. I spun some swaledale recently (I’m in the UK and it was from a Best of British breeds box). Have to say I hated it! It was rough and the kemp got everywhere!

@marie-francefaucher2097 3 года назад

You are very inspiring and i love watching your videos. But first and foremost, you take care of you. That's priority #1. Side (funny?) note on the swaledale: i got the same breed study and there was so much kemp in my ounce that when I was done spinning, i had to have my partner vacuum my lap before I could move away from my chair! 😅 And i kept finding kempt in the living room for a week!!!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

That's even more interesting. Mine had some, but it wasn't a huge amount. The Herdwick was FULL of it.

@jenniferbrighty5120 3 года назад

Hi Trish, love the breed study I'm learning so much from it. I'm sorry that you're not feeling yourself. I know people are taking a while to recover from Covid, you feel ok, then all if a sudden you're not. I know people who have had it, & this has happened to them. It could also be frim your son moving to a place of his own. I felt this way when my son moved out. Its hard on mums when sons leave us , it feel like they've gine to the moon even though we know they haven't . Hope all this makes sense to you. I really feel for you 💔. Take care & stay safe lovely lady. Lots of love & a Huge Hug Jen xx 💘

@jenniferbrighty5120 3 года назад

Hi Trish, hope you're soon OK. Thankyou so much for the Heart Reply. Sending one back to you.❤ Take care, stay safe & well. Lots of love & Big Hug. Jen xx 💘

@LDSVenus 3 года назад

I always enjoy your breed study videos and all the great info you give us. I’m sorry that you are feeling out of sorts and unsure why. That happens to me with losses or changes. Perhaps the change with your children going off to college and/or out on their own is enough to upset your balance as it changes the dynamics around your home. I hope whatever it is is reconciled soon and you will feel better.

@teresac.m.355 3 года назад

We love you and want you to take care of yourself. Please seek help to get you through.

@carlleethebestofchemknits9822 3 года назад

I love to spin Targhee. It seems to spin itself.

@lynngravatt2323 3 года назад

I just discovered a breed I want to spin its Valais black faced or something like that they are SO cute!

@spincrochetrepeatrcc8961 3 года назад

Praying you feel better soon! Thanks again for taking us along on this journey!

@abirhussein9781 3 года назад

Swaledale I got is very ruff and very short fiber. I wanted to see how you spun it. My sample looks completely different but I shouldn't be surprised.

@teresayoung4145 3 года назад

Thanks so much for doing this!! I'm getting over Covid myself so I know how you feel. Take good care of yourself. If you're interested more about Swaledale I read 2 books by Amanda Owen. The Yorkshire Shepherdess and A Year in the life of the Yorkshire Shepherdess. Her and her hubby raise award winning Swaledale.

@teresayoung4145 3 года назад

I really think my feeling way off is related to Covid for me. It could be part of what's causing you to feel bad. I don't have energy, feel ill and disoriented a lot. Hope you'll get better soon.

@lorim.8136 3 года назад

Oh jeepers my wish list is growing again 😂. How much fibre is needed to spin for a pair of socks? (Ball park figure) Take care and don’t worry we will all be here when your feeling better 💕❤️💕

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Most people say four ounces for a pair of socks, and that has never failed me!

@wildcottageknitting 3 года назад

Take the time you need xx You also are not that long after recovering from COVID & that can have a big effect that is not simply physical. Sending love 💖xx Susan

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thank you! I think it's a combination of things. One of the first things I feel during burnout is discouraged and critical of myself. It's a big sign!

@helenehenkel 3 года назад

I hope you feel better soon

@kathymikulin9006 3 года назад

I found targhee to spin rope like it's soft.

@dawanariley4183 3 года назад

This past years been hard on everyone. I’ve had to push myself. We all will get better this year. When we have FREEDOM !!!! Sending prayers. Take time for yourself. We will be here. I think I going try Tour de France on raverlry Lol I can’t spin. Hope you can join us

@beverleylawton6899 3 года назад

Oh great video again thank you Trish. I sooo want some Targhee! Please take care. We will all miss you if you have to have a break but we will be fine! You must take care - you are amazing. (Just a thought - could it be from having Covid? You have been through so much and what an awful year we’ve had...). Sending you warm huggy feelings😊

@michellemckinney1513 2 года назад

A seller I regularly use sent me a couple of grams of Swaledale one time & the one I got was so coarse it was offensive! LOL It felt so nasty that I didn’t even try to spin it, I just threw it out. If Swaledale was the last breed on the planet, I’d quit spinning! So, you definitely must have gotten a MUCH better quality sample. I love Targhee! It’s so squishy & sproingy! 😁

@lorimurphy889 3 года назад

I bet it's the kids moving on and leaving you feeling like something is amiss.

@avalontampsett5023 3 года назад

Yes you are pronounced it correctly. It’s a sheep mostly from Yorkshire a great fibre and fleece to spin.

@taniamitchell604 3 года назад

🥰

@Laurie_in_Maine 3 года назад

I think yardage comparison is useful for purposes of buying "enough" (or more) if the yardage was lower for one breed vs another. *My guess is Icelandic or alpaca kemp.

@Laurie_in_Maine 3 года назад

AMEN on the ease of prepping Targhee vs Merino! Targhee & Corriedale (or Tunis for top 3) may be my all time favs to process (so far :) ) ♥ "empty nest" - was a surprising last straw on a pile of tired depression that shocked me more that a little. Take care what ever the cause; give yourself the space feeling better takes! ♥

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

It could be from the Icelandic. I don't spin alpaca very often.

@dananellums2845 3 года назад

Sounds like you have a lot going on right now. Don't let it overwhelm you by giving yourself unrealistic goals. One step at a time...

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

How did you know that unrealistic goals is my middle name?? 😂

@karenbroussard2641 3 года назад

The swaledale looks like they have Batman masks on!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Makes me want to go to Target 😂😂

@katnewman2856 3 года назад

I'm so sorry you're not feeling tip top, could it be a little bit of long covid symptoms? It does seem to linger for some people. I hope you feel better soon. Annie and Dexter send special furry slurps.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Aw, anything is possible! I will be talking to my doctor if it's not better soon!

@bonniemcgee6648 3 года назад

Take time for yourself get lots of rest, no need to get burned out.

@QuzieSuzieQ 3 года назад

I love targhee. I have never spun swaledale.

@teresac.m.355 3 года назад

Never heard of swaledale.

@katiep6676 2 года назад

Hi, first...I love your channel! Second...I have never spun, but would love to some day! I am looking to get sheep. In all the research I have done about breed traits, I think Tunis is the breed that would be perfect for me. I am wondering if you (or anyone else reading this) have spun Tunis, and what you think of the fiber. It would be awesome if it would be good in that way too.

@kathytedford9178 2 года назад

Love the yarn on this episode. What does DK mean?

@ianmom2000 3 года назад

Trish, I very recently started having similar feelings. For me I am guessing it partially has to do with the fact that things seem to be heading in the right direction pandemic wise. I know that sounds counter intuitive, we should feel happy right? Maybe I am scared that it's a too good to be true and I am worried things might go in the opposite direction. Give yourself permission to have a good cry if you feel the need to. It might help.

@carlacrazymom 3 года назад

Have you ever separated out the tog (long fibers) and spun them without the short fibers from a dual coated fleece? How would you spin the long fibers...forward draw? Have you ever used tog yarn for knitting or for warping your loom? I have a couple of icelandic fleeces and I am separating part of one to result in the two different fibers. I will consider separating the rest of the fleeces after I figure out what I want to make with the long fibers. Any suggestions on those long fibers would be hugely appreciated. I am loving this breed study. I have learned a lot. Thank you for doing it :)

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Yep, I talked about that in the Icelandic episode. I don't even want to try messing with that when it has already been processed into top tho!