All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/OCGufe5L8qk We jump around in this episode starting with a visit with the Shetland sheep. Then off to the wool mill as I wash some Shetland wool from those very same sheep. Back to the farm for some visits with the Kune Kune's and alpaca and finally we end with some current projects including my Lulu Sli...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/n40BvbrEFpo This episode takes you through some of the steps for spinning and dyeing yarn to knit a sweater. We start with some wool spinning at the spinning wheel. Then talk about prepping the finished yarn for dyeing and dye up a couple skeins. And finally we end with some swatching for the sweater. Wi...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/cuE94Vhcpao This episode starts off with a visit with the sheep. Then we head to the mill to wash one of the Shetland's fleeces, pick and card wool. This episode ends with some handspinning talk and tips. To ask me a question https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6j...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/p89tsxIyMZ0 This episode is a dream for yarn handspinners. Washing, picking, carding and we wrap it up with handspinning the fiber we have been working on. Plus how many small farms are being impacted by tariffs. To ask me a question https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFs...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/lis_T6GZRng This episode starts with a cold soak for a raw Targhee wool fleece. Then we head to the mill to wash wool, pick some Corriedale wool and finally get to the carder after a break. This episode wraps up with some handspinning the Corriedale wool roving and a maker's soapbox. To ask me a question...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/X4lygwt4tsM It's cleaning day at the mill. During the summer the heat and dry conditions make it hard to process wool effectively so I do my best to get other small things done while we wait for better weather (humidity!). To ask me a question https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwA...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/swBhF5LkJo0 This episode starts with dyed Romney wool that is a little ugly. But follow the journey to a beautiful blended wool and yarn. Plus washing Corriedale wool and some handspinning of course. A few finished objects as well. To ask me a question https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdko...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. It's officially summer and what better time to learn to handspin cotton then now!!! I share with you some of my tips from cotton type to processing type to how to adjust your spinning wheel. If you would like access to the Patreon cotton spinning workshop I did recently, follow the link to subscribe a the $10 level. https://www.patreon.com/Ew...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/-A1bvbVkoYU This episode starts on the farm as I comb out our pygora goat Cuddlebug and talk a bit about their fiber. Then we head to the mill for some carding and washing wool. And finally a little sewing talk and handpinning yarn. Find me at: https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/ Blogging at http://www....
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/x5RWqiisuZU This episode is a shorty as I show you my current spinning project and how I prep dyed wool top for easy handspinning. Find me at: https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/ Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/ Ravelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & Mill Handspun audio podcast Join Ewethful...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/vJcVoQ3HQnI This episode starts at the wool mill where I do a lot of picking and carding different types of wool. A little handspinning at the Lendrum and then I share some of my finished knit and sewn projects. Find me at: https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/ Blogging at http://www.beingewethful....
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. Ready to handspin enough yarn to knit a sweater or other big project? In this episode I share my top tips to help get you to the finish line. Find me at: https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/ Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/ To watch the most recent YouTube episode https://youtu.be/OgYdngFGY08 Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community https://www.patreon...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/OgYdngFGY08 This episode starts at the wool mill carding up Finn sheep wool. Then off to the washer with mohair and a little time at the picker with Border Leicester wool. A check in on my first sourdough bread and some handspinning and makers soapboxing at the end. Find me at: https://www.ewethfulfiberf...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/Wu6aQSa_gj0 This episode starts with some updates on what I am knitting! Then we get some handspinning on as I talk handspinning qiviut fiber on a support spindle. And this episode ends with some videos from the May Day march in Salem, Oregon. Find me at: https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/ Blogging at ht...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/XTc7rocXgCg This episode starts out at the wool mill where I am carding up some Shetland wool. Then we head to my studio where we dye up some wool and then take a quick pitstop by the fiber farm to say hi to the sheep. A little sewing talk is in here as I start the Dress #1 from 100 Acts of Sewing and I ...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/DO7my6WrTy4 This episode starts in the mill at the picker as we blend up Shetland wool and Suri alpaca. Then more picking with Shetland wool and dyed up tussah silk. Off to the carder we go with these fibers and of course a little handspinning. There is also a quick visit to the farm to see the pigs, alp...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. If you are unsure of the difference between longdraw spinning and short forward spinning this is a great episode for you! Or maybe you aren't sure why you would want to spin one way vs the other. In this episode I run through the techniques as well as pros and cons for each spinning style. Find me at: https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/ Blogging a...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/vo0FzOot8vc This episode starts out at the wool mill where I am working with a rare breed, Clun Forest. Washing wool and then off to the carder we go. Also a little picking and carding of a Shetland/alpaca blend. Then I head home to do a little handspinning and show off my first completed sewing project,...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/SfMWKye31AY This episode is a little different as I take a little break from the wool mill to play some catch-up at home. We start off on a walk with the dogs at one of the grass seed fields. Then it's homeward to show my current wip's. Handspinning, knitting and a bit of my first sewing project. ...
All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. We all end up with at some point with extra yarn on our bobbins after we are done plying. In this episode I share some of my favorite ways to use up those bits. Find me at: https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/ Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/ To watch the most recent YouTube episode https://youtu.be/Gw-6kOLyS74 Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community ...