I’m on a budget and when I wanted to spin wool I couldn’t afford card paddles so I purchased 2 doggie brushes that looked similar only smaller. They work perfectly for my sized projects.
@@yvonnevivo4761 The early American colonists (boy thats a loaded term) used teasel a type of herbacious plant with hard toothed hooks on its seed pod. They fashioned carding paddles using the seed pods. Would love for Arne to find a pair in an American antique shop!
@@toodie535 I think the karding by teasels is not invented by the American colonists. It's an mediterranean plant and in the medival era known all over Europe. You can find it in the emblems of several cities.
This makes sense instead of using store bought stuffing. Thinking as the little toy is pass along the generations the inside would with stand the weathering of ordinary play and times just propped on a shelf.
Spent my entire childhood with an antique spinning wheel and those cards in the corner of the living room. Mom was an antique collector. I always wondered how they were used.
i love ur videos. im a stroke survivor in nova scotia. it took 7 yrs to get my left hand (limited use in left side) strong enough to hold a knitting needle. so i could knit again. i knit 4 charity and sweaters 4 the family. karen
Watching and listening to you both is like pushing the reset button in life when it all gets a bit too depressing. When I've had enough of the news and hearing of the dreadful things we're doing in the world you remind me how beautiful life can be. Thank you.
there are a lot of things that i love about you two and your videos but what i love most is your lifestyle and how you enjoy doing little things that a lot of people find unimportant, boring or waste of time... xx
Quick tip -- if you can't find carding tools, there are dog brushes that look like these tools, and they work pretty well for carding. I've used them. They are smaller, so you can't card as much at one time, but I liked being able to turn yarn scraps into fluff.
It is really surprising how quickly and how much the yarn ends accumulate when you are knitting stranded colourwork projects or my latest, the Primrose Throw. More recycling there, too using my leftover scrap yarn. Thanks for always transforming what might seem useless into not only useful but also so beautiful. Great video.
What a great tip you guys. I haven’t been listening/watching you long but I’m absolutely delighted to have found you, very informative, with such a lovely natural manner about you. Thanks so much, watching you often makes my day.
Finally! Whenever I search up what to do with yarn scraps, I always find people with so much “scrap” that they basically have a whole skein. I did something kind of dumb with my yarn and now I have about that size of pieces of yarn in THSI one container. That was so much yarn that I had so I needed to do something with it instead of throwing it away. This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you!!
Hello lovely Friends I hope you are both well and happy. What a wonderful way to use all the leftover threads, so good for our world. Arne I really love the way you use old equipment so effectively, it must bring back lots of happy memories for you. I will look out for vintage carders at the antique fairs. You both always brighten my Sunday. Have a fabulous week ahead. Sending you both lots of hugs and loves xxxxxxxx🙋🏻😘❤️ Dorothy
Sunday nights with you two is always the best and I learn so much. Thank you so much for sharing this idea. I try to recycle as much as I can and never thought of this. I put them out for nest material but now I can do both 😊 Thank you!
I knit hats for a cancer center for people who have lost their hair from chemotherapy, and I have to use acrylic yarn because it is hypoallergenic and machine washable (easy care). I still use the leftover bits for stuffing as I straighten out the yarn into parallel pieces and gather 10-20 pieces in my hand and cut them into little bits with a sharp scissors. Great for stuffing dolls and the famous balls(!).
I have never saved my wool ends but I will now!! I do save my cotton ends and separate my plies and put them out for the birds to make their nests. I will definitely save them all from now on! This is such a great idea. I make many small cloth toys for my granddaughter so I can now use this for my stuffing. :) Thanks, Sharon xx
I do the same thing with my cotton scraps. I live in the country in a canyon so we have a lot of wildlife. I bet you and I have the prettiest birds nest around! 😊
Genius. I just found your chanel...love your videos. I think recycling is important and intelligent. Thanks!!! Loved the story about your grandpa doing this for your grandma
This is so awesome! I’ve always hated using that poly fill stuff but couldn’t spend the money to stuff things with wool. I’m definitely going to get some carders so I can do this too. Thank you!
Wow so awesome luv that this video is so short and ohhhhh so sweet!!!! Exactly what I was looking for...however I am using my own natural lamah wool so luv that sound of carding and looking forward to stuffing my recycled sock monkeys...u guys r great!!!
Again a great idea! Plus the wool filler regulates heat so it would be great for pillows or for when I make pillow beds or couches for shelter dogs. As they curl up into a comfy pupcoach or bed, they can keep nice and toasty warm. 🌹♥️❣️
Never thought of carding the scraps, that’s great, but I would be spinning it back i to my art yarns. Pure wool can also be used around plants as a mulch.
That’s an excellent idea for gardeners, regarding mulch. 🙂 Pure cotton can be used that way as well. You can also hang/drape short pieces outside for birds to use for nests.
thank you so much for this tip. I've never seen this before or this device and I'm familiar alot with antiques. i live in the US. I went to Ebay and found some old ones for a good price. I'm with you totally. I don't waste anything. My husband is the opposite. LOL
You are right, the sound is nice! I do have some carders; I am going to start saving my cut-off ends in a glass jar, and card them into stuffing when I have a jar full.
@@ARNECARLOS I had several bits that I now have made into rolags. I don't have carders but dog brushes are what I have used for a project before and they do a pretty good job. Again thanks for the idea 😃
@@nivikita My Mum always made a point to do that, so when she was out and I was looking after the dogs. I noticed one of them itching because he was molting from the heat. So I gave him a good brush (inside, it was too hot outside) then I put the fur outside for the birds. The dog was happier and I got the pleasure of seeing a little bird fly off with a big chunk of black fur :)
I think this is a great idea. I am wanting to learn to spin yarn wonder if I could use this in some future spinning. This morning I put some yarn scraps out for the birds, as long as they are less than 6 inches it'll work for their nesting, I'm told. Only time will tell this is the first time I have tried this idea.
You two are amazing. Recycling is a high priority of mine. Love that I keep finding new videos of you two. Found you a couple of months ago and now I am a big fan. 😘😘
I’m a big recycler also & this is a GREAT idea!! I need to find some carders as this would be so much better than buying polyfill! Thanks A & C 🙋🏻♀️ from Karyn in the US
Greetings from Canada. I have just discovered your clips 4 yrs later. I remember my Grandmother doing that. I wish I knew where they are if still around. Just a mention of something. I quilt, embroider and always have lengths of sewing thread. I save them and sprinkle little piles over the bushes in the winter. The birds take them for their nests. I hope you are both well.🇨🇦
I was just thinking the same thing. Where I live, there are not many places to look for things like this and if you find them the items are horrendously expensive.
It's the polar opposite concept to carding, but you can felt your wool strands into dryer balls or pet toys. My dogs and cats have LOVED the texture of firmly felted toys with some scrunch left.
The crafters here in our village started putting out scraps of leftover yarn for the birds many years ago. On last year’s Christmas bird count we saw two juvenile bald eagles wearing knitted leg warmers. Avian evolution in progress! Next thing you know they’ll be wanting to set up a booth at our local craft fair. :-)
funny but a poor idea as nesting material. Ornithologists recommend against this practice of putting out string, twine, coir, yarn etc as baby birds can easily become entangled in strands and harm their wings so they cant fly!
Love all your suggestions. Say, I think we would all like to see how you weave in ends when you finish projects. And do you ever use Fray Check? Best to you, friends.
Such a good idea to use up all the small bits of wool. I have thoughts of carding one colour or blends of colours to use for needle felting to make a picture, I think I will need a fair amount. I have looked into needle felting but it look bewildering although I don't have intentions of make animals or 3D objects at present.
I’m on a budget and when I wanted to spin wool I couldn’t afford card paddles so I purchased 2 doggie brushes that looked similar only smaller. They work perfectly for my sized projects.
Smart!
@@yvonnevivo4761 The early American colonists (boy thats a loaded term) used teasel a type of herbacious plant with hard toothed hooks on its seed pod. They fashioned carding paddles using the seed pods. Would love for Arne to find a pair in an American antique shop!
@@toodie535 I think the karding by teasels is not invented by the American colonists. It's an mediterranean plant and in the medival era known all over Europe. You can find it in the emblems of several cities.
This makes sense instead of using store bought stuffing. Thinking as the little toy is pass along the generations the inside would with stand the weathering of ordinary play and times just propped on a shelf.
I thought of trying that as I have dog brushes already, and not sure where I would find the carding tools, great minds think alike!
Spent my entire childhood with an antique spinning wheel and those cards in the corner of the living room. Mom was an antique collector. I always wondered how they were used.
i love ur videos. im a stroke survivor in nova scotia. it took 7 yrs to get my left hand (limited use in left side) strong enough to hold a knitting needle. so i could knit again. i knit 4 charity and sweaters 4 the family. karen
We are glad to har that you have now recovered and can enjoy knitting again. Keep up the good work Karen.
Watching and listening to you both is like pushing the reset button in life when it all gets a bit too depressing. When I've had enough of the news and hearing of the dreadful things we're doing in the world you remind me how beautiful life can be. Thank you.
there are a lot of things that i love about you two and your videos but what i love most is your lifestyle and how you enjoy doing little things that a lot of people find unimportant, boring or waste of time... xx
Vida Irani Arne and Carlos find joy in life.
You guys make me happy!
Stay happy!
What a love idea. There’s value in such little pieces.
True!
Quick tip -- if you can't find carding tools, there are dog brushes that look like these tools, and they work pretty well for carding. I've used them. They are smaller, so you can't card as much at one time, but I liked being able to turn yarn scraps into fluff.
Thank you gentlemen !! It is so wonderful you recycle!! You are wonderful!!
Oh my gosh I love you guys! What a great idea. Would be interesting to see some of that respun into yarn!
I love your ecycling tips. It's great to see how much you care about making full use of the items you have around!
It is really surprising how quickly and how much the yarn ends accumulate when you are knitting stranded colourwork projects or my latest, the Primrose Throw. More recycling there, too using my leftover scrap yarn. Thanks for always transforming what might seem useless into not only useful but also so beautiful. Great video.
Thanks for your lovely comment, as always!!
What a great tip you guys. I haven’t been listening/watching you long but I’m absolutely delighted to have found you, very informative, with such a lovely natural manner about you. Thanks so much, watching you often makes my day.
I just FOUND you guys. What a wonderful video this is!!! Subscribed immediately! Than you soooooo much.
Hi Norma, welcome to our channel! We hope you enjoy our content, we publish on Sundays and Wednesdays (most)
Finally! Whenever I search up what to do with yarn scraps, I always find people with so much “scrap” that they basically have a whole skein. I did something kind of dumb with my yarn and now I have about that size of pieces of yarn in THSI one container. That was so much yarn that I had so I needed to do something with it instead of throwing it away. This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you!!
You are welcome, thank you for watching.
Hello lovely Friends I hope you are both well and happy. What a wonderful way to use all the leftover threads, so good for our world. Arne I really love the way you use old equipment so effectively, it must bring back lots of happy memories for you. I will look out for vintage carders at the antique fairs. You both always brighten my Sunday. Have a fabulous week ahead. Sending you both lots of hugs and loves xxxxxxxx🙋🏻😘❤️ Dorothy
I have a lot of these yarn ends. And I do enjoy your idea of carding the left over yarns 🌸thank you!
You are welcome!
I always love listening to ARNE talk about his family stories! And I love your videos!
Sunday nights with you two is always the best and I learn so much. Thank you so much for sharing this idea. I try to recycle as much as I can and never thought of this. I put them out for nest material but now I can do both 😊 Thank you!
Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
I knit hats for a cancer center for people who have lost their hair from chemotherapy, and I have to use acrylic yarn because it is hypoallergenic and machine washable (easy care). I still use the leftover bits for stuffing as I straighten out the yarn into parallel pieces and gather 10-20 pieces in my hand and cut them into little bits with a sharp scissors. Great for stuffing dolls and the famous balls(!).
That's how I've always handled acrylic
Why is it called hypoallergenic? I get big allergic reactions from acrylic yarn; swollen face, red eyes, breathing problems and eczema.
I have never saved my wool ends but I will now!! I do save my cotton ends and separate my plies and put them out for the birds to make their nests. I will definitely save them all from now on! This is such a great idea. I make many small cloth toys for my granddaughter so I can now use this for my stuffing. :)
Thanks,
Sharon xx
I do the same thing with my cotton scraps. I live in the country in a canyon so we have a lot of wildlife. I bet you and I have the prettiest birds nest around! 😊
This is the first time I've seen this tip, and I think it's a great idea. Less of the plastic, polyester stuff. Thanks for the excellent idea.
What a fabulous idea, you clever young men. Love to you both. Sherie
OH MY GOSH I bet that was what i found ...I had an old stuffed item and there was this multi colored fuzzy and stringy stuff. I love this!
Genius. I just found your chanel...love your videos.
I think recycling is important and intelligent. Thanks!!!
Loved the story about your grandpa doing this for your grandma
This is an outstanding idea!! Thank you.
Thanks KS for renewing old memories of back in the day. My mom would do this with the wool that we spunned from or sheep. ... Love you !!
Wow! Love the carder. 🌹👍🏻🌹👍🏻🌹👍🏻🌹👍🏻🌹👍🏻🌹👍🏻🌹
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Ingenious. Brilliant idea. Thank you for taking your time to post these wonderful tips.
Wow what a beautiful idea! Another tool I need!!🧶🐝😍🐞🥰🦋🧶
Never enough tools!
Or the funds to get them all!! 😂
This is so awesome! I’ve always hated using that poly fill stuff but couldn’t spend the money to stuff things with wool. I’m definitely going to get some carders so I can do this too. Thank you!
Absolutely Love it! I am new to knitting and wool , knowing how expensive the wool is I am glad we can utilize every bit. Great video, thank you both!
Brilliant! Thanks - you gentleman are wonderful!
Thank you Dan.
Love your idea for re-cycling your thread. Thank you for your video.
Wow so awesome luv that this video is so short and ohhhhh so sweet!!!! Exactly what I was looking for...however I am using my own natural lamah wool so luv that sound of carding and looking forward to stuffing my recycled sock monkeys...u guys r great!!!
Again a great idea! Plus the wool filler regulates heat so it would be great for pillows or for when I make pillow beds or couches for shelter dogs. As they curl up into a comfy pupcoach or bed, they can keep nice and toasty warm. 🌹♥️❣️
Never thought of carding the scraps, that’s great, but I would be spinning it back i to my art yarns. Pure wool can also be used around plants as a mulch.
That’s an excellent idea for gardeners, regarding mulch. 🙂 Pure cotton can be used that way as well. You can also hang/drape short pieces outside for birds to use for nests.
Thank you for the tips, I love recycling ideas
thank you so much for this tip. I've never seen this before or this device and I'm familiar alot with antiques. i live in the US. I went to Ebay and found some old ones for a good price. I'm with you totally. I don't waste anything. My husband is the opposite. LOL
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
You are right, the sound is nice! I do have some carders; I am going to start saving my cut-off ends in a glass jar, and card them into stuffing when I have a jar full.
You are amazing. I like the cushion with the horse.
Wow, very interesting learn something new every day.
Thank you!
This tip came just in time. I am starting stuffed animals for Christmas gifts and this will definitely save on purchasing stuffing.
Awesome idea. I'm going to try it.
Do so!
@@ARNECARLOS I had several bits that I now have made into rolags. I don't have carders but dog brushes are what I have used for a project before and they do a pretty good job. Again thanks for the idea 😃
Thank you for nice tip to recycle wool . It always nice to listen you both , may God almighty bless you.
I like this idea, I have never seen this recycling method before. Thank you
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What a brilliant idea!! Thank you for a great tip🌈
You are welcome!!
I comb my yarn with a dog/cat brush with my amigurumi projects. Never thought to comb yarn scraps . Thanks for this tip. 🥰
Really great idea!
Interesting idea. 👍
I use my tiny offcuts for stuffing small projects too but hadn't thought to card them, which definitely would make them softer. thanks for the tip ❣
Great idea and an interesting process
Great idea guys. Love it.
Oh my I have just found you on u tube. What a fabulous idea. I will be subscribing. 👏🏻😀
I just bought your sock yarn! Thanks so much. I love your channel.
Thank you!
I've been saving my bits of yarn and have often wondered how I would use it...🙃 Great idea; thank you...😊
You guys are so refreshing to watch and I love all the interesting content in your videos :) Thanks from California.
That sound is so satisfying!
I do that!!! I make new yarn from my scrap. Perfect!!!!!
Oh, that is an excellent tip! Thank you!
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Thank you for watching!
I just found this video and channel... I love it, it’s so pure 😍
Welcome to our channel Emma! We post every Wednesday and Sunday.
This is very GREAT IDEA!! Thanks Arne & Carlos
You two are BRILLIANT!!!!! ❤️🐑👏🏼🐑❤️
This is a great tip!
We are glad you found it useful!
What a great tip. Thank you for sharing
What a great idea! Thanks
Omg. I have never thought about that. I will do this
I put wool ends outside for the birds in my garden to use in their nests.
I do the same with the combed-out hair of my Dog🤗
@@nivikita My Mum always made a point to do that, so when she was out and I was looking after the dogs. I noticed one of them itching because he was molting from the heat. So I gave him a good brush (inside, it was too hot outside) then I put the fur outside for the birds. The dog was happier and I got the pleasure of seeing a little bird fly off with a big chunk of black fur :)
The colored bits of yarn, thread, I have saved sometimes I put in small glass jars so I can see the colorful strata as I turn the glass jar around.
I always put them in glass jars!
That's such a good idea!!!
I think this is a great idea. I am wanting to learn to spin yarn wonder if I could use this in some future spinning. This morning I put some yarn scraps out for the birds, as long as they are less than 6 inches it'll work for their nesting, I'm told. Only time will tell this is the first time I have tried this idea.
Great job... I like recycling ideas... And this one sounds great...
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I love you guys. You are so charming and lovable, and also good for the environment! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
So interesting!
You two are amazing. Recycling is a high priority of mine. Love that I keep finding new videos of you two. Found you a couple of months ago and now I am a big fan. 😘😘
Good idea!
I like this idea...I am going to start doing this!
Great idea....have to look for some cards
Go hunting!
You guys are like fraternal twins! 👬 I call those scraps 'whiskers'. 😺
Such a fun name.
Very cool idea...
That’s a great idea!
I’m a big recycler also & this is a GREAT idea!! I need to find some carders as this would be so much better than buying polyfill! Thanks A & C
🙋🏻♀️ from Karyn in the US
Another commenter said she used dog brushes.
You guys are the best! I hate polyester fill. This is a win, win, win, win, win idea!
Thanks. You reminded me of something we used To do with sheep Wool. Some women still do in rural areas
You are welcome, we need to recycle as much as we can!
What an awesome idea! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise! Have a wonderful day, teachers. 😍🤗🤗🤗
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I have just discovered your clips 4 yrs later. I remember my Grandmother doing that. I wish I knew where they are if still around.
Just a mention of something.
I quilt, embroider and always have lengths of sewing thread.
I save them and sprinkle little piles over the bushes in the winter. The birds take them for their nests.
I hope you are both well.🇨🇦
Love this tip! Thank you
Good idea !!
Thank you Becky!
I'd say pet brush should work too 😊
Probably yes, but they will not last as long, as they are not originally made for carding.
I was just thinking the same thing. Where I live, there are not many places to look for things like this and if you find them the items are horrendously expensive.
Thanks!! Was wondering what I had around the house I could upscale with!!!
It's the polar opposite concept to carding, but you can felt your wool strands into dryer balls or pet toys. My dogs and cats have LOVED the texture of firmly felted toys with some scrunch left.
I've seen the card things but never knew what they were for! Thank you
The crafters here in our village started putting out scraps of leftover yarn for the birds many years ago. On last year’s Christmas bird count we saw two juvenile bald eagles wearing knitted leg warmers. Avian evolution in progress! Next thing you know they’ll be wanting to set up a booth at our local craft fair. :-)
funny but a poor idea as nesting material. Ornithologists recommend against this practice of putting out string, twine, coir, yarn etc as baby birds can easily become entangled in strands and harm their wings so they cant fly!
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Love all your suggestions. Say, I think we would all like to see how you weave in ends when you finish projects. And do you ever use Fray Check? Best to you, friends.
Such a good idea to use up all the small bits of wool. I have thoughts of carding one colour or blends of colours to use for needle felting to make a picture, I think I will need a fair amount. I have looked into needle felting but it look bewildering although I don't have intentions of make animals or 3D objects at present.
Love this
Thank you Daria!
You guys are the best - in every way! xo