Let's talk about NORWEGIAN WOOL | PAPER TIGER

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VIDEO NOTES

1. 01:56 Basic info and background

2. 03:48 Sheep breeds

3. 08:21 Yarn brands

"The Big Four"

Smaller companies mentioned:

4. 25:20 Where to find Norwegian wool yarns

Online shops carrying RAUMA

Online shops carrying HILLESVÅG:

INDIE DYERS using Norwegian wool:

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[greteklingenberg]

I am Norwegian living in US. I have always loved the sheep and used the yarns when I lived there.

[deekay]

I love hearing how to pronounce the yarn names in Norwegian!

[susanbeekman]

I fell like I’m late to a party as I literally just stumbled upon this video....which is sensational and so informative. I found an old sock pattern whilst clearing out some of mom’s things and really really want to knit them in Norwegian wool. This video provided some helpful tips in what to look for. Thank you Dianna.

[shelleychaseolsen]

Thanks for your very informational podcast! I'm loving it - keep it up. As it happens, I ran into 22 skeins of Dale Garn at a yarn swap in December, bought them for $1 a skein, and immediately cast on a sweater. I LOVE knitting with the yarn and want more Norwegian yarn in my life.

[LibellulaGlass]

Skeindeer (knittting Podcast and Ravelry)reviewed and raved about this video and I found you through her link. So glad she did.

[nancywarren]

Yes! A new knitting podcast with real content! Your voice is pleasant to listen to and your expertise is appreciated. I am personally tired of all the emphasis on hand-dyed yarns and the focus on yarns that feel the softest. There is more to yarn and knitting than those two features. I would be interested in a demonstration of the new Addi needles which are flexible and short. I don't know what they are called. They can replace dbl points and magic loop. Thank you!

[ThePattiw]

I followed Skeindeer’s recommendation and checked your podcast out. I had been following you on Instagram already and loved your posts. Thank you for this informational, educational and extremely interesting podcast. Today, as I have been knitting away, I have gone through countless podcasts and feeling quite irritated with the ‘hauls” and the ‘fluff’ in them. I would say that your podcasts holds its own agains Fruity Knitting, which, in my opinion, is one of the best podcasts around. Looking forward to watching and listening to more. I am very interested in heritage animals as well, just like heritage vegetables, and support these shepards and wool producers whenever I can. ❤️❤️🐏

[DKP.FiberArts]

I JUST moved to Norway and I came across your acct on IG. Thank you so much for making this video😇 This has given me a great starting point. I started U.S. breed studies before moving here & now I'm adding in Norwegian breed study. I'm a spinner and focused on local breed preservation. I'm so excited to learn more😊 Thank you again, Kat.

[gillianlay]

Oh and excellent podcast on Norwegian yarns! Thank you!

[janetkemper]

I am just finding this video. What a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing all this wonderful information. I look forward to getting some of these Norwegian wools.

[suzeca-]

Wow that was So interesting. I had just finished watching your video on stranded colorwork then saw this. I love that gray undyed yarn you showed us ( think it was tinde). I'm going to have to rewatch there was so much info... my grandfather was norwegian.

[meganbarrett]

This is wonderful! Thank you for giving such a great overview. It just makes me wish I'd asked you about Hillesvåg's Pelsull offerings before I found myself standing dumbfounded in front of their wall of skeins at Bundingen.

[marthablom]

Thank you for this wonderful! Intro to Norwegian yarns. I can truly venture into the market with clear understand ing of what's out there and how I can enjoy them in my knitting.

[maryjubenville]

If you live in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the wonderful Ingebretsen's store on Lake Street sells beautiful Norwegian yarns.  Great video!  Thank you.

[irened]

I really enjoyed your video and getting to know more about Norwegian yarn. Thanks

[denisepettit]

Paper Tiger, what an informative podcast and I so enjoyed your soft speech! I have just decided to knit stranded and started searching and found your podcast which was EXACTLY what I was looking for! THANK YOU!!! I hope you keep making more. Have you or will you be making any tutorials??? God Bless you.

[patriciadouglass]

Awesome information! Thank you so much! I learned so much! Now I need to go buy some beautiful Norwegian wool!

[WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Such a great video. Gosh. I just learn so much. Thank you for sharing in a thoughtful and organized way.

[thingsretiredpeopledo]

So happy I happened upon your podcast - and so jealous you got to live in Norway for a time! I want so badly to go and eventually I will. As life permits. I too, have long been an admirer of Norway and their gorgeous wool so this is exactly the channel I've been hoping to find. Keep up the woolie goodness! I'm looking forward to more videos :)

[Earthmama]

Super informative video! I really enjoyed it. Thanks!!!