Processing Our Raw Sheep Wool Into Yarn

This was the second annual get together we have done learning and teaching what we know and it was a great success. Washing the raw wool, drying, picking, carding, spinning and even felting. We posted pictures on social media and were asked when we will do this again. We may clean it during the spring/summer and try to keep the lanolin for other projects. Thank you for watching, FYI, Bronwyn our sheep has not yet had her lamb and the vet mentioned that if she doesn't appear distressed, not to worry about it. (Edit: It turned out that she was not pregnant and the movement we saw was likely her breathing.)

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[jeanlubo]

Keep in mind it’s a class first before it’s a video for others. Never been to a class that was silent, there meant to be fun as well.

[mildlifeisatrisk]

I love how Lambert high pawed him at the beginning like
"Is this you, Lambert?"
"you betcha, bro"

[diannespringer]

A few years ago, I raised rabbits and met a woman who had sheep. She had no idea what to do with the wool...her and the neighbors BURNT all the wool! I was heartbroken thinking of all that wonderful wool going to waste. Thank you so much for your videos. I now feel confident enough to process what I have, start to finish.

[nightshadekelly]

They were pretty ride to her. Most of them were constantly talking over her just about and doesn't seem like they were paying attention. She went through so much effort explaining and teacher amazingly and only a few of those people really payed attention. She's awesome for the patience she had to do that. I wouldn't be able to teach anything like that. On top of that. In my opinion she is a very gifted teacher. She is very easy to learn from. Some teachers are harder to learn from then others

[mijo_gene]

I have psoriasis on my face and it makes me shy. I love seeing people with skin conditions leading social groups. It is so empowering. Thanks for posting this.

I watched for the fiber knowledge, I subscribed for the awesomeness.

[GinaSiska]

Gosh that’s a lot of work! It makes you really appreciate the end product!! Thanks so much Tara & Mark!!

[SeattleScotty]

Great video, I always wondered how it went from a random mess to straight fibers that could be spun into yarn. Very awesome to see the whole process laid out. Thank you to the instructor and the cameraman for the great video.

[mooziie]

this video is so educational! i am a young woman who just visited ireland and briefly stayed on a farm with sheep. i brought home a big bag of raw wool and i have to process it completely to make into yarn for my grandma, she loves knitting! i have never worked with wool before. i want to give her good quality yarn, it will take some learning but i am excited! thank you.

[dustthewolf]

for some reason, now I want sheep so I can make yarn and hug their fluffy coat.

[ntranull]

I do feel sorry for the instructor.
She is pretty patient. 🌻🌻🌻🌻

[squizzytea]

Lanolin was the main ingredient in the balm that I used while breastfeeding my kids. It kept me from cracking and literally saved my breastfeeding experience.

Sheep are amazing creatures. So foreign to any livestock I've owned, though

[Gagefrederick]

Awesome video. Thanks for the content. Even if the class wasn't paying attention, the 300, 000 people who watched this video were. Keep it up.

[PinkyJapan]

As a knitter and crocheter, this was very cool to watch! I’d love to try this one day to help out on a farm somewhere!

[Angela-Ruby]

I did this in my Fibers class in college as I obtained my BA in Art Education. It was so much fun and one of my favorite classes.

[indigenousspinster_]

Very informative video! Very well done, I absolutely love this idea of having a class at home from fleece to yarn.

[amylark]

I love this so much. That the whole family is involved is so wonderful. I am beginning my own sheep farm and fiber arts school, and this video is an incredible inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing.

[deborahhayes]

Interesting! Kids (and adults) need to learn where the things in their life come from to appreciate the work and value that goes into them.

[kaytlinjustis]

Thanks so much for the video! I wanted to see how people made the end product from the sheep or alpacas where it didn't involve the heavy machinery of the factories! I learned so much in twenty-four minutes and I hope to see another one soon! Thank you guys! ^^

[doc_airsoft]

I feel so confident after watching this video! My in-laws have some sheep and they never do anything with the wool! I will definitely be snagging some during shearing season this year!

[sukerbole]

I love the community aspect of this class, looks like a lot of fun!