And new sheep! We're very excited to now have seven Shetlands!
"Some people" find summer to be just another reason to chillax! I think you know the type I mean.
On the other hand, I have been challenging myself (not on purpose) to spin some new fibers. Why? I am a big promoter of local yarns...you know the kind where "everbody knows your (or the sheep's) name"? But I do have a customer base that likes exotic fibers such as camel and yak.
Yes, yak. I recently ordered up some yak down and was super excited to spin it. However, I was quickly frustrated by the short staple length and extremely soft fiber which made it very difficult for me to spin a consistent ply!
So, I decided to dress it up a bit and ordered some odds and ends from Hobbledehoy. (I love that name...it is so Jane Austen!)
Put it together and what do you get? Yak Art Yarn! Bibibbidi...
-bobbidi-boo...
Okay, so I'm easily entertained...and perplexed. Now, if I could just figure out what do with some horrible camel hair (not down) that I ordred accidentally on purpose. :(
Bob said if you can't spin the camel hair, smoke it......
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