I looooove linen towels! They are so wonderful! At first they usually are quite rough, but they become softer with use (which you probably already know), I feel like those towels make a wonderful massage for face and body. I have a bought big towel and have woven a face or hands towel and one is still in the works, but I'm not sure if I will have enough linen for it. I'm contemplating crocheting a shower scrubbie or soap saver out of linen too, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Otherwise they make great shawls and, I have linen shorts too. And a summer bag out of linen works great too!
Your spinning videos are so relaxing, I enjoy the music you pair with them! This will be a fun bunch of videos learning about all the different fibers.
I am already hooked on your breed study and loving it. I have been wanting to try other breeds of wool but don't know what to try . Just received my first gotland and will have to try some charollais soon too. Thank you for all your great information. Looking forward to the rest of the study.
I absolutely love watching you spin. Thanks for doing these videos, I know absolutely nothing about the different sheep. I’m going to learn so much. You’re amazing 💜
Great start!!! Cheviot was the first sheep fleece I ever processed BUT the sweet sheep it came from had been stressed and it was a mess - lots of breakage, staining, VM and a short staple length. I did persevere and managed to spin some nice yarn. This makes me want to spin a better quality Cheviot! Hugs and kisses to Luther. I love him!
The first Cheviot fleece I had had a MUCH shorter staple too, and it was so full of VM I flicked the entire thing LOL. I will pass on the hugs to Luther. He's right next to me!
My husband says that all the time. He keeps saying I should just do a separate channel with silence, and the sound of the wheel, and spinning because it's so relaxing for him to watch 😂😂
I love this! When I win the lottery or retire, I will have the time to do all these cool things (I already have 2 breed sampler packs waiting!) For the linen, it would be great for towels or washcloths (or spa cloths if you want to be fancy) It gets softer over time, and it's antibacterial!
You are so dang consistent. I could watch you spin all day. Would you do a slow mo of how you wrap your bracelet? Life is so unfair! I want a drum carder so bad l even ordered diy plans for my poor husband to try. AND you are sporting two. What a Blessed girl. 😘
Aw, There is a video going back a bit of that playing bracelet. It's not slow mo, but much slower than these videos. th-cam.com/video/wz-O8HSbLWw/w-d-xo.html . I am a blessed girl, but keep an eye out for one that someone bought, barely used and then decided to sell. They are out there, and you get get a crazy great deal that way!
I'm a knitter who just got my first spinning wheel and feel so new that I'm just doing merino slivers/braids til I can get used to things, but this is so neat to know could be an option in the future. I'm NOT a methodical person, so seeing someone model an organized way to handle something is so helpful. I also love that you'll dye it all and make notes from there...on a whim I dyed some yarn with onion skins & black beans with my kids this past summer and it was really fun, but did I take notes...? Ha.
I am the most unmethodical person you could ever know most of the time, so even getting this orderly is a struggle for me. I never, ever take notes when dyeing, but I will take a few on how the dyes affect these different fibers when I get that far. It will be spring by then!
OMG all the yarn!!! You can both knit and weave with all that! I love the colors and I am very curious about it. I also love the breed study you are doing. That looks less overwhelming than getting a raw fleece of everything out there. I wish I lived next door to you! So much fun!
I sure wish I had fiber friends right next door! That would almost be too good! The first breed study I did had just two ounce batches of raw fleece from 70 breeds. It was still overwhelming, but I learned a lot.
I love spinning woolen long draft, it flows so much easier for me, but I know I need the practice spinning worsted! I’m so glad to see you’re feeling better too, Trish! This series is excellent!
I purchased the box and will enjoy watching your experience with this. You could weave some towels, table runner, or some summer tops. Linen gets softer by how much you use and wash it. Lucky you! 🥰
Thank you for a great and informative, fun video! I loved seeing you prep and spin these. You always make everything seem so doable! Love it and look forward to your next couple of breeds. PS I hope you are regaining your energy and are feeling more like yourself.
If I can handle it, it is all TOTALLY doable! I am finally starting to feel like myself. I really appreciate the well wishes. It took longer than I hoped it would!
Very interesting! I just started weaving and it's started me down a rabbit hole of weaving/spinning and fiber videos. I'm not complaining, lol. Love it ❤
Thanks for bringing us along on this journey. I have a (too old to even confess) sheep study in the studio. Even though it's not the same as yours, perhaps I should finally get it out and spin along :) Thanks for inspiring us again! Hugs to the pupper.
Is it raw fleece? I did one of those many years ago and it was amazing. I learned so much. They aren't put together anymore, but I would get another and do it all again if I could get one.
Love how Luther was sat there on your lap for fibre story time 😁 little sweetie. Must get that book, my friend wants me to spin her sheep Dave's wool when he gets sheared soon 🤓 eep.
I know this is an older vid, but you got my two fave breeds in a video and I'm really enjoying it. :) I still have many other breeds to try but Cheviot is a constant companion and Charollais is a brand new love. So springy!😊
@@FiberLoveDiary I was thinking its because I prefer double drive, but it looks like you were using double drive too so I bet I'm just in a spinning rut. Thanks Trish!
@@jessicawright1656 I do think double drive is why I never feel comfortable doing it without supporting the draft up front. My wheel doesn't pull enough for that to be all the drafting resistance if that makes sense.
I also spun the cheviot and charoliuos ( sorry about spelling) I had the same comments you did. The French breed was soft and elastic when spun woolen. The Cheviot had what I called guard hairs and was a little “ rustic”. But when i knitted a sample I really liked the result of the cheviot. I don’t really do Facebook but will try to post some pictures on Instagram.
I think weaving actual fabric and sew a summer tank :) Loved this video. Wish I could spin along. Hugs to your protector. The garbage man hasn’t got you yet so job well done!
I was thinking it would have a really pretty drape, so a tank might be just the thing! I know. The UPS guy, the mail man, and the FedEx guy all just turn around and leave right after he barks at them, so I know he's really doing it right 😂😂.
I did a fibre study last year, and while I had no particular feelings about the Cheviot, the charolais was one of my favourites. I spun all mine straight from the top it came in, and my charolais was just as bouncy and springy as yours. Very excited to see what you think of the rest of the breeds.
I am four in now, and I can honestly say that the Charollais is my current fave. I did a large raw fleece breed study years ago, but there was no Charollais in it. Now I have a whole bump in my cart 😂
Well, I'm sorry you are so busy, but it will still be here when you have time and you're ready! When the time is right, just come on back and hit the playlist!
You should weave yourself a gorgeous linen pant suit for the summer out of all those adorable hanks. You make long draw look so easy! Thanks so much for sharing this experience. How fun to try all those different breeds.
I can't even imagine trying to sew myself a suit! Long draw just takes practice, and that fiber was perfectly suited, so that helps too. Good prep is very, very helpful!
I’m intrigued! I have the same book, and now I want to try the breed box! I got a sampler with my wheel when I bought it, but it doesn’t have a huge variety. Can’t wait to see you work through these!
I love watching your videos. You are a constant inspiration. I want to grow up to be as knowledgeable about all this stuff as you are (even though I’m older.) I am exploring the master spinner program at Olds College so I can be at least half as savvy as you. Thanks for teaching me something new all the time.
I looked at that program, but at the time I'd have to travel and stay there. Is that still the case? I would consider it if I could do it as a correspondence type thing.
@@FiberLoveDiary it’s still only on campus, but since I’m a teacher I don’t work during the summer. I’m on the West coast so it’s drivable for me and I would just save all my pennies during the year and treat myself. I really like to learn and that would be interesting for my off time.
That was soothing to watch. I want to try long-draw but I think I have to get enough spinning experience first that I can let go of my perfectionism, lol. I'm still so hung up on consistent thickness, and I know that doesn't matter *that much*, but I can't just let the yarn be what it wants to be yet. Someday...
I hear you, but you are on your own journey, and that's COOL. If consistency and perfection is part of your journey right now, then it's absolutely fine! Maybe someday you will start down a more experimental path, but maybe not.
This is soo helpful! Thank you! Wish I could have done it with you. They were sold out when I looked. I would love if you did some sort of spin-and-knit-along!
There were a few available the other day, but I'm putting the videos in a playlist so they'll be ready to find for anyone that wants to do it later. ❤️
I would do dishcloths with the linen. I'm addicted to weaving dishcloths ha ha! You could do curtains, table runner, even pillows or pillow cases! Love linen for dishcloth though, it likes sucks up water. 8/2 is perfect for dishcloths as well, but I use 8/2 for everything
I love, love weaving with 8/2. I am thinking that maybe pretty handtowels for our baths might be nice. I hadn't thought of pillowcases. Do you think it would need to be finer for a pillowcase? I like the idea.
Thanks so much for the info. I would love to try the different breeds being a new spinner. I have to try the turkey hand it looks like an easier way to ply.
I’m glad you’re back! Maybe it’s how I’ve worked with them, but I always have trouble with down breeds, they get all....pilly and noiled. Not that I’ve worked with them a lot. Watching the way you prepped and spun it, I’m tempted to try one again.
Polypay, and a mystery breed that a friend was destashing. And nope! I tried the polypay on my blending board, but I don’t think that counts as processing.
This was so interesting Trisha! I was spinning Cheviot while watching you 😁 Boy you make long draw look easy! Turkey wind, is it just a simpler version of Andean plying? I so look forward to seeing more breeds. Thanks 💓
I am a newbie spinner and I understand about 2/3 of what you say and can do about 1/4. I want to say Wow! to the long draw charollais! I have signed up with the Schacht Company for a long draw spin along/tutorial that starts March 1st. Hopefully I can learn how to do it.
You can definitely learn it! It only takes practice! If you ever feel discouraged, just remind yourself that it's not a failure, it's a step on your success journey, because if you hang in there, you will succeed.
Hi friend, I am not doing the study along but very interested. I L❤️VE what you said about working things the way they intend to be , only you said “harmonious “which summed it up perfectly. And btw, you nailed long draw!!
I have seen a lot of people try to force one kind of wool to do things it's just not a good fit for, and getting frustrated and hating the process. It's kind of like people really, you just have to love them the way they are, and let them fit where they are meant to be ❤️❤️
I am going to enjoy this series...and probably rewatch in the future when I can do a breed study myself. Love all the info you give for the breeds instead of just saying we could read about it in the book.
This is very cool! I know you said that you aren’t really structuring these like classes but I just learned a lot...I’m a newbie spinner so I like hearing you use terms in context so I can look them up and learn!
The spinning world is still super new to me so that is all fascinating! As for the linen, if you’re not on the Gist yarn email distro they are always sending me free patterns and ideas. I think they have a bunch on their website too if you don’t want another email in your inbox 😜
ok, I looked and found this, I’ll have to use my blending board because I don’t have a drum carder, it’s on my bucket list lol. and oh, for your kindle, after down loading your books, disconnect it from the internet, and you won’t be bothered by the pop up ads until you reconnect to get another book ;).
I’ve been thinking of knitting or weaving into one piece, marking each with Tyvek (I buy envelopes and cut pieces, some of my notes are quite brief and others are quite a long story 😂 and paper punch them; never heard of what you use.)
That was fun, Trish! Thanks for sharing your breed study. I was too late to snag one from Hilltop Cloud, but I wonder if I can dig out the remainder of an old breed study I bought years ago to spin along with you. I’ll give that a shot!
I just subscribed a few days ago and am going back to watch your videos, I have wanted to do a breed study for a while, so I can't wait to watch all of these. I would really like to do a breed study starting with fleece instead of top. Not sure where to find something like that, but it would be fun.
Thanks for doing this fibre study Trish. Im not sure what you mean by DOWN breed. Have you explained that already along the way. I'm making my way through your older videos. Love your energy and insight.
Trish, I don’t have hand carders or a drum carder. To make a carded prep for the charollais, do you think I could just make a batt on a blending board and then diz strips of it?
I'm sitting here watching and just being jealous of all the room you have to do all these amazing fiber crafts. And that reminded me of your yarn room! How is that coming along?
I have a couple 100 grams of each of the natural wools sitting in my WoW cart. I think I'm going to wait to buy it and just live "vicariously" watching you for now. It's a big time/money investment that I'm not sure I'm ready for, lol.
It is a time/money investment. That's for sure. Honestly it has really made me want to put together a breed study sometime in the future. I hope you enjoy it!
I did a whole fleece a while back, but the staple was shorter, and it was a bit springier than what I had for this. I wonder if it is partly because of the commercial processing. I think that kind of stretches some of the life out of some fibers.
I have officially started my fiber study. Okay, I have to say a bunch of new things for me. First time for Charollais, Cheviot and the turkey finger ply. Never tried long draw before. Not very good looking. I will need some more practice. Need to get more coordinated. Enjoyed the Cheviot lanolin smell. Two down.
I live in the UK and as far I recall Cheviot wool was used for suiting because it's rough and very hard wearing, so yes not exactly ideal wool for a sweater to wear next to the skin.. Harris Tweed is made from Cheviot wool.
That makes a lot of sense with my experience. I'm a little surprised they didn't mention Harris tweed in the book. That seems like a really good point of comparison so many people could use.
I think it was Lotus Yarns. I will go more into it in the weaving video when I start using it! And thanks! I can never remember if it becomes linen when it's yarn or actual cloth.
Right now I am thinking maybe three colors, 10 in each and then try to mix up the base colors a bit. I'm not sure I want them all to be the same, but that would be the best comparison. We'll see! I am thinking about it, but it's a few weeks off now 😂
Oh Trish this is a great series you are doing! Also long draw! Pulling out all the mad skills. Wow. I haven’t tried long draw yet. Do you have a recommendation on a fiber and or tutorial for a newbie long draw attempt?
I'll look and see, because there were some videos that helped me when I was learning, but off the top of my head I can't remember. And I'll put it in the next Q&A too.
I'm watching all the breed study videos for the 2nd time - I learn something new each time! Thanks :)
That's so awesome!
I looooove linen towels! They are so wonderful! At first they usually are quite rough, but they become softer with use (which you probably already know), I feel like those towels make a wonderful massage for face and body. I have a bought big towel and have woven a face or hands towel and one is still in the works, but I'm not sure if I will have enough linen for it.
I'm contemplating crocheting a shower scrubbie or soap saver out of linen too, but haven't gotten around to it yet.
Otherwise they make great shawls and, I have linen shorts too. And a summer bag out of linen works great too!
So many good ideas! I do think maybe some pretty linen hand towels for our baths would be nice. Great ideas here! Thank you.
Watching you deal with the raw material, carding and then spinning, I wish I had more time! Thanks for this Trish!
I wish I had more time too! ,🤣🤣
Your spinning videos are so relaxing, I enjoy the music you pair with them! This will be a fun bunch of videos learning about all the different fibers.
Thanks! I will be changing up the music going forward, so I appreciate hearing your thoughts on it!
I am already hooked on your breed study and loving it. I have been wanting to try other breeds of wool but don't know what to try . Just received my first gotland and will have to try some charollais soon too. Thank you for all your great information. Looking forward to the rest of the study.
I enjoy watching your videos. I like that you are willing to admit that you are still learning and don't know everything
I absolutely love watching you spin. Thanks for doing these videos, I know absolutely nothing about the different sheep. I’m going to learn so much. You’re amazing 💜
Thank you so much. I am so glad it's helpful to some of you!
You could make placemats and a table runner in nice easter-colours out of your linen yarn :) Enjoy weaving it!
Maybe that would help me remember that Spring will come eventually!
Great start!!! Cheviot was the first sheep fleece I ever processed BUT the sweet sheep it came from had been stressed and it was a mess - lots of breakage, staining, VM and a short staple length. I did persevere and managed to spin some nice yarn. This makes me want to spin a better quality Cheviot! Hugs and kisses to Luther. I love him!
The first Cheviot fleece I had had a MUCH shorter staple too, and it was so full of VM I flicked the entire thing LOL. I will pass on the hugs to Luther. He's right next to me!
I love how much you tell us in your videos. I also love watching you spin.
😊 thank you
I could watch you card or spin all day...gives me a feeling of peace. I may do a stash dive and see if I have these breeds anywhere...
My husband says that all the time. He keeps saying I should just do a separate channel with silence, and the sound of the wheel, and spinning because it's so relaxing for him to watch 😂😂
I love this! When I win the lottery or retire, I will have the time to do all these cool things (I already have 2 breed sampler packs waiting!) For the linen, it would be great for towels or washcloths (or spa cloths if you want to be fancy) It gets softer over time, and it's antibacterial!
I didn't know it was antibacterial. Sounds like it would make nice towels and spa cloths. I do love doing those waffle weave cloths ❤️❤️
You are so dang consistent. I could watch you spin all day. Would you do a slow mo of how you wrap your bracelet? Life is so unfair! I want a drum carder so bad l even ordered diy plans for my poor husband to try. AND you are sporting two. What a Blessed girl. 😘
Aw, There is a video going back a bit of that playing bracelet. It's not slow mo, but much slower than these videos. th-cam.com/video/wz-O8HSbLWw/w-d-xo.html . I am a blessed girl, but keep an eye out for one that someone bought, barely used and then decided to sell. They are out there, and you get get a crazy great deal that way!
I'm a knitter who just got my first spinning wheel and feel so new that I'm just doing merino slivers/braids til I can get used to things, but this is so neat to know could be an option in the future. I'm NOT a methodical person, so seeing someone model an organized way to handle something is so helpful. I also love that you'll dye it all and make notes from there...on a whim I dyed some yarn with onion skins & black beans with my kids this past summer and it was really fun, but did I take notes...? Ha.
I am the most unmethodical person you could ever know most of the time, so even getting this orderly is a struggle for me. I never, ever take notes when dyeing, but I will take a few on how the dyes affect these different fibers when I get that far. It will be spring by then!
OMG all the yarn!!! You can both knit and weave with all that! I love the colors and I am very curious about it. I also love the breed study you are doing. That looks less overwhelming than getting a raw fleece of everything out there. I wish I lived next door to you! So much fun!
I sure wish I had fiber friends right next door! That would almost be too good! The first breed study I did had just two ounce batches of raw fleece from 70 breeds. It was still overwhelming, but I learned a lot.
Thank you so much for all the information on spinning, looking forward to starting my own spinning. Happy knitting 🧶 stay safe.
This is so interesting for a beginner spinner like me. Thanks for giving us si much info.
Glad it was helpful!
I love spinning woolen long draft, it flows so much easier for me, but I know I need the practice spinning worsted! I’m so glad to see you’re feeling better too, Trish! This series is excellent!
I like them both. I'm so easy. I like it allllll 😂😂😂
I think I'm gonna love this series!!!
I hope so!
I purchased the box and will enjoy watching your experience with this. You could weave some towels, table runner, or some summer tops. Linen gets softer by how much you use and wash it. Lucky you! 🥰
I do think a woven tank is in the cards now that I've had more time to think, and maybe towels too.
As a new spinner, I love this. I would love to get a setup like the breed box and do it myself, I think it would be cool.
Great to have this breed study series to watch, I’ve a good collection of breeds waiting for me to spin them all.
Thank you for a great and informative, fun video! I loved seeing you prep and spin these. You always make everything seem so doable! Love it and look forward to your next couple of breeds. PS I hope you are regaining your energy and are feeling more like yourself.
If I can handle it, it is all TOTALLY doable! I am finally starting to feel like myself. I really appreciate the well wishes. It took longer than I hoped it would!
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and knowledge.
Your long draw looked great! Thanks for doing this on your channel!
Hundreds of hours of practice will do that for you 😂😂
Very interesting! I just started weaving and it's started me down a rabbit hole of weaving/spinning and fiber videos. I'm not complaining, lol. Love it ❤
Welcome to crazy town!
Thanks for bringing us along on this journey. I have a (too old to even confess) sheep study in the studio. Even though it's not the same as yours, perhaps I should finally get it out and spin along :) Thanks for inspiring us again! Hugs to the pupper.
Is it raw fleece? I did one of those many years ago and it was amazing. I learned so much. They aren't put together anymore, but I would get another and do it all again if I could get one.
Love how Luther was sat there on your lap for fibre story time 😁 little sweetie. Must get that book, my friend wants me to spin her sheep Dave's wool when he gets sheared soon 🤓 eep.
That sounds fun. He's never far from me
I know this is an older vid, but you got my two fave breeds in a video and I'm really enjoying it. :) I still have many other breeds to try but Cheviot is a constant companion and Charollais is a brand new love. So springy!😊
How fun. I've never thought of doing a breed study.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing the breed study. Both your yarns turned out great. You make long draw look so easy!
It just takes practice really!
@@FiberLoveDiary I was thinking its because I prefer double drive, but it looks like you were using double drive too so I bet I'm just in a spinning rut. Thanks Trish!
@@jessicawright1656 I do think double drive is why I never feel comfortable doing it without supporting the draft up front. My wheel doesn't pull enough for that to be all the drafting resistance if that makes sense.
I have that book, my husband brought me the hard copy. I put a bookmark on my favourite breeds.
I sold my hard copy like a doofus! I should bookmark and put notes on the breeds in the book too. Thanks for the great idea!
I also spun the cheviot and charoliuos ( sorry about spelling) I had the same comments you did. The French breed was soft and elastic when spun woolen. The Cheviot had what I called guard hairs and was a little “ rustic”. But when i knitted a sample I really liked the result of the cheviot. I don’t really do Facebook but will try to post some pictures on Instagram.
I think it will be very interesting to see how they do when I knit or weave with them.
I think weaving actual fabric and sew a summer tank :) Loved this video. Wish I could spin along. Hugs to your protector. The garbage man hasn’t got you yet so job well done!
I was thinking it would have a really pretty drape, so a tank might be just the thing! I know. The UPS guy, the mail man, and the FedEx guy all just turn around and leave right after he barks at them, so I know he's really doing it right 😂😂.
Thank you for sharing, can’t wait to see you spin the next bunch!
They're spun! The video should be out next Tuesday.
I did a fibre study last year, and while I had no particular feelings about the Cheviot, the charolais was one of my favourites. I spun all mine straight from the top it came in, and my charolais was just as bouncy and springy as yours. Very excited to see what you think of the rest of the breeds.
I am four in now, and I can honestly say that the Charollais is my current fave. I did a large raw fleece breed study years ago, but there was no Charollais in it. Now I have a whole bump in my cart 😂
I am so busy right now- but I really want to join you in this adventure.
Well, I'm sorry you are so busy, but it will still be here when you have time and you're ready! When the time is right, just come on back and hit the playlist!
You should weave yourself a gorgeous linen pant suit for the summer out of all those adorable hanks. You make long draw look so easy! Thanks so much for sharing this experience. How fun to try all those different breeds.
I can't even imagine trying to sew myself a suit! Long draw just takes practice, and that fiber was perfectly suited, so that helps too. Good prep is very, very helpful!
I'm so glad your ok trish and this video was so informative thank you x
Excited to learn about the breeds as you go through them. I didn't know how to pronounce Charollais...
I had to Google and look up so many of them, it's not even funny. I'll probably still get some wrong, but oh well!
This was fun to learn from! I cant wait to see the rest!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed this. Looking forward to the rest. I'm going to follow along with my breed study box. Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you!
I’m intrigued! I have the same book, and now I want to try the breed box! I got a sampler with my wheel when I bought it, but it doesn’t have a huge variety. Can’t wait to see you work through these!
I think it's a ice way to learn about some different breeds. There is just so much out there!
I love watching your videos. You are a constant inspiration. I want to grow up to be as knowledgeable about all this stuff as you are (even though I’m older.) I am exploring the master spinner program at Olds College so I can be at least half as savvy as you. Thanks for teaching me something new all the time.
I looked at that program, but at the time I'd have to travel and stay there. Is that still the case? I would consider it if I could do it as a correspondence type thing.
@@FiberLoveDiary it’s still only on campus, but since I’m a teacher I don’t work during the summer. I’m on the West coast so it’s drivable for me and I would just save all my pennies during the year and treat myself. I really like to learn and that would be interesting for my off time.
That was soothing to watch. I want to try long-draw but I think I have to get enough spinning experience first that I can let go of my perfectionism, lol. I'm still so hung up on consistent thickness, and I know that doesn't matter *that much*, but I can't just let the yarn be what it wants to be yet. Someday...
I hear you, but you are on your own journey, and that's COOL. If consistency and perfection is part of your journey right now, then it's absolutely fine! Maybe someday you will start down a more experimental path, but maybe not.
This is soo helpful! Thank you! Wish I could have done it with you. They were sold out when I looked. I would love if you did some sort of spin-and-knit-along!
There were a few available the other day, but I'm putting the videos in a playlist so they'll be ready to find for anyone that wants to do it later. ❤️
I would do dishcloths with the linen. I'm addicted to weaving dishcloths ha ha! You could do curtains, table runner, even pillows or pillow cases! Love linen for dishcloth though, it likes sucks up water. 8/2 is perfect for dishcloths as well, but I use 8/2 for everything
I love, love weaving with 8/2. I am thinking that maybe pretty handtowels for our baths might be nice. I hadn't thought of pillowcases. Do you think it would need to be finer for a pillowcase? I like the idea.
Thank you for the worksheet! This looks like fun. I hope to a breed study one day.
I'm glad someone will get use out of it besides me! I'm already thinking about putting together some raw fleece studies for 2022 😂😂
Thanks so much for the info. I would love to try the different breeds being a new spinner. I have to try the turkey hand it looks like an easier way to ply.
Give it a try. It's especially nice for small amounts.
So cool, I am interested to see which one you end up liking better. Thank you for documenting it
Thanks for watching!
I'm really excited you did the Cheviot because I just put in an order for 1 lb of it from paradise fibers! It looks wonderful to spin :)
It is very nice and the long staple makes it easy to spin consistently.
Springy yarn is my favorite.
I like it too, but rehabber yarn is in front of me is really my favorite 🤣
I’m glad you’re back!
Maybe it’s how I’ve worked with them, but I always have trouble with down breeds, they get all....pilly and noiled. Not that I’ve worked with them a lot. Watching the way you prepped and spun it, I’m tempted to try one again.
I'm really starting to feel like myself again finally! The last week was horrible! What kinds have you tried, and have you processed them yourself?
Polypay, and a mystery breed that a friend was destashing. And nope! I tried the polypay on my blending board, but I don’t think that counts as processing.
This was so interesting Trisha! I was spinning Cheviot while watching you 😁 Boy you make long draw look easy! Turkey wind, is it just a simpler version of Andean plying? I so look forward to seeing more breeds. Thanks 💓
Yep, there's a video back last fall where I slowed it down to show how to do it ❤️
Napkins or table runners are lovely in linen :)
Yes! Thank you!
All great information thanks Trish. Stay well
Thank you! You too!
This is going to be great...seeing and hearing about different fibers.
Hope you like it!
I am a newbie spinner and I understand about 2/3 of what you say and can do about 1/4. I want to say Wow! to the long draw charollais! I have signed up with the Schacht Company for a long draw spin along/tutorial that starts March 1st. Hopefully I can learn how to do it.
You can definitely learn it! It only takes practice! If you ever feel discouraged, just remind yourself that it's not a failure, it's a step on your success journey, because if you hang in there, you will succeed.
Beautiful wool!
Hi friend, I am not doing the study along but very interested. I L❤️VE what you said about working things the way they intend to be , only you said “harmonious “which summed it up perfectly. And btw, you nailed long draw!!
I have seen a lot of people try to force one kind of wool to do things it's just not a good fit for, and getting frustrated and hating the process. It's kind of like people really, you just have to love them the way they are, and let them fit where they are meant to be ❤️❤️
I am going to enjoy this series...and probably rewatch in the future when I can do a breed study myself. Love all the info you give for the breeds instead of just saying we could read about it in the book.
I'm doing a little research for each, so I figured I might as well share it, right?
This is very cool! I know you said that you aren’t really structuring these like classes but I just learned a lot...I’m a newbie spinner so I like hearing you use terms in context so I can look them up and learn!
I'm so glad you're finding it helpful. If you have questions, just ask. I usually add them to a Q&A later!
This looks so fun!
OMG I'm growing flax to make my own linen! Those colors!!!! I made a lace sweater from a linen yarn that's lovely!
Love the information on each breed.
If I'm goig to research for me, I might as well bore you all with it 😂😂
The spinning world is still super new to me so that is all fascinating! As for the linen, if you’re not on the Gist yarn email distro they are always sending me free patterns and ideas. I think they have a bunch on their website too if you don’t want another email in your inbox 😜
Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for sharing! ❤️
ok, I looked and found this, I’ll have to use my blending board because I don’t have a drum carder, it’s on my bucket list lol. and oh, for your kindle, after down loading your books, disconnect it from the internet, and you won’t be bothered by the pop up ads until you reconnect to get another book ;).
Really interesting! I’ve been wondering how Cheviot spins up, looking forward to seeing the Corriedale too, as well as how they take dye.
I've started to think about how I'm going to dye 30 smaller hanks in one video, but we'll roll with it!
I’ve been thinking of knitting or weaving into one piece, marking each with Tyvek (I buy envelopes and cut pieces, some of my notes are quite brief and others are quite a long story 😂 and paper punch them; never heard of what you use.)
So excited to see all the different types! I always learn so much from you!
That was fun, Trish! Thanks for sharing your breed study. I was too late to snag one from Hilltop Cloud, but I wonder if I can dig out the remainder of an old breed study I bought years ago to spin along with you. I’ll give that a shot!
That would be great! They still do have a few at woolgatherings on Etsy too!
Very cool!
Cool! I might need that book on my kindle...
I had a hard copy years ago, but like a goof, I SOLD it. Never again!
This is a real treat! Can't wait to see the full process. You are so productive compared to me.
The last three weeks I haven't gotten anything done! It has been so discouraging, so I'm glad to be back!
Looks fun! I sold off my breed study samples not long ago. Too much fiber, not enough space!
It's been a learning experience again. I guess in a few years, I'll do it all over again and see what I learn.
Love this study. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
I just subscribed a few days ago and am going back to watch your videos, I have wanted to do a breed study for a while, so I can't wait to watch all of these. I would really like to do a breed study starting with fleece instead of top. Not sure where to find something like that, but it would be fun.
It's something I"m looking at for 2022, because collecting fleeces will be quite a job. You will hear if it's happening!
I’m so happy I found your channel I’ve been learning so much 💕
I'm so glad you're getting something out of it. I"m happy you are here too!
I love this for future reference! I have ordered a breed study kit it will arrive early summer....
Perfect! That sounds like a nice summer project.
Cheviot is one of my absolute favorites to spin
I've never spun it with a staple this long, so I'm not sure if I just didn't have really nice Cheviot before.
Thanks for doing this fibre study Trish. Im not sure what you mean by DOWN breed. Have you explained that already along the way. I'm making my way through your older videos. Love your energy and insight.
I don't know but I think I will probably go over that way to categorize breeds at the end.
Great video! Thanks for the info!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I really enjoy spinning cheviot. Also, I need to try out the turkey hand!
It is perfect for one ounce of singles!
Do you have a video on fiber vocabulary? It’d be great for spinning/weaving beginners like me! Love your videos.
I don't. I fear that because I'm just sure someone will argue with every definition I give. That happens a lot already 🤣
Ooh! I ordered a 40 breed study but haven’t gotten to spinning it. I’m going to try to follow along! :)
Maybe it's time!
Trish, I don’t have hand carders or a drum carder. To make a carded prep for the charollais, do you think I could just make a batt on a blending board and then diz strips of it?
@@sheenargh Yep, that'll work great.
@@FiberLoveDiary Excellent! Thanks! ❤️
You could make linen dish towels with the flax. They wear rather well and just get softer over time.
Enjoyable as always. Nice to know you are safe from an attack of a garbage truck. 😂
Still marked safe, and they were here this morning 😂
I'm sitting here watching and just being jealous of all the room you have to do all these amazing fiber crafts. And that reminded me of your yarn room! How is that coming along?
It's done. Hopefully there will be some news on that topic soon ❤️
How cool, you will have fun weaving with this.
I have a couple 100 grams of each of the natural wools sitting in my WoW cart. I think I'm going to wait to buy it and just live "vicariously" watching you for now. It's a big time/money investment that I'm not sure I'm ready for, lol.
It is a time/money investment. That's for sure. Honestly it has really made me want to put together a breed study sometime in the future. I hope you enjoy it!
I've often spun cheviot. I like it. Ok for outer garments. I wonder if you have a coopworth. My friend raised them and they are very easy to spin.
I did a whole fleece a while back, but the staple was shorter, and it was a bit springier than what I had for this. I wonder if it is partly because of the commercial processing. I think that kind of stretches some of the life out of some fibers.
It's actually pronounced like shev'-ee-ought. Very cool series, thanks!
You should weave placemats with that linen. Maybe in a cool pattern.
Maybe. It would make nice Spring themed anything.
I have officially started my fiber study. Okay, I have to say a bunch of new things for me. First time for Charollais, Cheviot and the turkey finger ply. Never tried long draw before. Not very good looking. I will need some more practice. Need to get more coordinated. Enjoyed the Cheviot lanolin smell. Two down.
That's a lot of new things! I love it!
I live in the UK and as far I recall Cheviot wool was used for suiting because it's rough and very hard wearing, so yes not exactly ideal wool for a sweater to wear next to the skin.. Harris Tweed is made from Cheviot wool.
That makes a lot of sense with my experience. I'm a little surprised they didn't mention Harris tweed in the book. That seems like a really good point of comparison so many people could use.
Quick question. I got 200 yards from a 25g Charollais 2ply using a 1 yard niddy noddy. Was that a miss calculation??? Help 😲
It all depends on how thin it is. I don't know if I could get 200 yards from 25g of Charollais. You might have to just count again :(
That's beautiful linen yarn! What brand is it? Also, flax is considered linen after it is spun.
I think it was Lotus Yarns. I will go more into it in the weaving video when I start using it! And thanks! I can never remember if it becomes linen when it's yarn or actual cloth.
oh i can tell im gonna love this series! i love the info you give before spinning each. super interesting! will you dye them all the same color?
Right now I am thinking maybe three colors, 10 in each and then try to mix up the base colors a bit. I'm not sure I want them all to be the same, but that would be the best comparison. We'll see! I am thinking about it, but it's a few weeks off now 😂
What is the name of the company of the flax/linen that was sent to you? Thank you. I’m learning so much from you🤗
It's called Lotus yarns if you mean the big box of linen yarn.
Oh Trish this is a great series you are doing! Also long draw! Pulling out all the mad skills. Wow. I haven’t tried long draw yet. Do you have a recommendation on a fiber and or tutorial for a newbie long draw attempt?
I'll look and see, because there were some videos that helped me when I was learning, but off the top of my head I can't remember. And I'll put it in the next Q&A too.
@@FiberLoveDiary that would be awesome. Whenever you have spare time. no rush on my account please. Hope you are feeling better.