I can't even begin to describe my excitement for this series! This summer I purchased 2 pygora (angora + pygmy) goats (not sheep, sorry) & did our first shear this fall. I'm nervous but eager to join the ranks of those harvesting fiber from their little flock!
Their fiber is very similar to wool. One of my goats has very tight & fine coils while the other has a looser curl & rougher texture. I'm in the process of getting their wool typed, there is potential for one of them to be cashmere!
I plan on processing the wool into batts. Potentially dyeing it or spinning it then knitting it or selling it? I don't really know quite yet what I'd like to have happen after I process it.
I remember when I started knitting someone told me I would become obsessed with sheep eventually and I didn’t believe them at the time, but I was very wrong! So excited to read this series throughout the upcoming year. And I think the snail mail sheep print sounds fun!
I only sew and don't knit yet, but it's only a matter of time! So glad you're here for the series, and thank you for your input on the special subscriber treat!
ooh very excited to read this series! i’m currently reading about the history of the wool trade in East Anglia, and looking to incorporate more local wool into my tapestries
😮 just discovered your substack- so excited about this series. would love to hear all the wool/material book recommendations 📖💗
Thank you for reading! Footnotes in chapter 1 link out to a bunch of resources, and I mention a few books in there including Worn and Unraveling!
I am VERY excited about this series!!
I can’t wait for you to read the first chapter in a few weeks!
Even as a fully grown adult, I have been pushed down by a few sheep in the last couple of years haha. I am so looking forward to this series!
I am so excited to read on and on and on!! Also some snail mail would be so darling 🐑
Thank you so much for your feedback, Taylor! <3
I can't even begin to describe my excitement for this series! This summer I purchased 2 pygora (angora + pygmy) goats (not sheep, sorry) & did our first shear this fall. I'm nervous but eager to join the ranks of those harvesting fiber from their little flock!
How cool! What is their fiber like, and what do you plan to do with it?! So glad you're here :)
Their fiber is very similar to wool. One of my goats has very tight & fine coils while the other has a looser curl & rougher texture. I'm in the process of getting their wool typed, there is potential for one of them to be cashmere!
I plan on processing the wool into batts. Potentially dyeing it or spinning it then knitting it or selling it? I don't really know quite yet what I'd like to have happen after I process it.
What an adventure! Sounds like you have a lot of options and directions you could go in.
So excited for this!
So excited to talk to you finally!!!!
I remember when I started knitting someone told me I would become obsessed with sheep eventually and I didn’t believe them at the time, but I was very wrong! So excited to read this series throughout the upcoming year. And I think the snail mail sheep print sounds fun!
I only sew and don't knit yet, but it's only a matter of time! So glad you're here for the series, and thank you for your input on the special subscriber treat!
ooh very excited to read this series! i’m currently reading about the history of the wool trade in East Anglia, and looking to incorporate more local wool into my tapestries
Sounds like a fascinating book! Where will you source your local wool?
exploring some different options! but there’s a few local wildlife trusts who keep heritage sheep breeds so planning to start there
Oh that's amazing! Report back if you think of it!
Sooooo excited for this series!!!
Yay so glad you're here for it! Any thoughts on paid-subscriber-only bonuses?
Literally taking a break from my wool knitting to read this, cannot wait to read this series!
Oooh what are you making?!
Yay I can’t wait to see what you create !!
Thank you Hannah!!!! <3