Learn how to do Lumra Work

Lumra Work is an old Irish craft similar to locker hooking but uses only natural colours of wool fibre. The name most like comes from “Lomra” the Irish word for fleece. Kits will be available on our website mid November

[kaye-qk]

My Dad told me that you could make saddle blankets with wool fleece and burlap sacking but he didn’t know how they did it. He said the horses never got sore backs with them.

[Mpkw-erbi]

I LOVE this as a way to us up second cuts, neaps, and otherwise waste wool!

[chrismyers]

This is beautiful, I’ve never heard of lumra work before. I once made a bag in the same technique but using strips of fabric instead of the wool fibre. If anyone struggles to find the needle hook it is called a Knooking hook and is used to do knooking which is another yarn craft completely different to what is seen here.

[katella]

I live in Mallorca and have two pet sheep that I rescued when they were babies. One is snowy white and the other a beautiful cinnamon color. I'm going to try this!

[MadWetHen]

I see at least 5 circular sock knitters in the background. I have several myself. 😊 Thanks for the video. Very detailed.

[cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb]

Oh what a wonderful tutorial. I got the needle in with some crochet hooks from a thrift store years ago. I found out the name of the needle online, but didn't have time to put it to work. Now retired and with your instructions, I'll be starting 'another' project....Got time now ! ! Thank you very much. New subbie from upstate NY, to Crafts of Ireland.💙💚💙

[MsOscara]

You could use a Diz if it's important that your roving is a consistent gauge when preparing the wool.

[helenlimburg]

Thank you for showing us the way to do Lumra with raw wool as I am a spinner this is another way to use spare wool😊

[manonbourque]

Hello, we are a group of women called "Cercle de fermières" located in Quebec, Ca. I really appreciated your sharing of knowledge. Here a similar method is used to make rugs from jute and recycled fabrics. We can find pieces made since the beginning of the colony in our museums. I look forward to discovering more and sharing it with my colleagues. See you soon.

[Chebawitch]

Thank you! I love the idea of Lumra work. I've recently acquired some fleece (that needs to be washed and carded before I can do anything with it) and have been looking for something I've never done before to use it for. ❤

[curaturable]

Bought this Needle /hook in craft shop just in case 😁🤔 couple of years ago didn't know what is for 😂
Your teaching video came out of the blue 👍👌😅amazing!!! I learned something very new and useful! Now going to use my tool sitting in box wating to be used 👍💖😊thank you for your MK video 💝💐🎉🤗

[TheMarionetteKitty]

I've been doing fiber craft since I was six, and this is the first craft in a long time that I've never heard of. I definitely want to try this. To me it looks like an interesting cross between rug hooking and Tunisian crochet. I am really excited to give it a try!

[kameyutsamsiyu]

Reminds me a lot of tapestry crochet! Lumra work seems really interesting. And I love how there’s a lot of history behind it to draw from like using natural undyed fibers.

[tallyhill]

I’ve never seen or heard of lumra before. I’m fascinated. I look forward to trying it. Thank you for the tutorial.

[paulaarmstrong]

I love all fiber crafts. Thank you for this demo! ❤

[sandradanforth]

I always like learning new skills. Thank you for sharing. From Washington state USA. 😊😊😊

[CryMeA_River]

I picked up this tool in a bundle with other crochet hooks at the thrift store and had no idea what it was for. Now I know, and maybe some day will try it. Thank you for the tutorial.

[cindycreateforlife]

How interesting, I have not seen this particular craft before and my ancestors came from Ireland, I enjoyed your video very much!💕🇨🇦

[DulceN]

I’m a 64 y/o Spaniard living in the USA and love doing all sorts of fiber work. Ihad never seen this type and would love to try it. Thanks so much for the video.

[Usdukes]

The results is almost like punch needle. Love it! Thank you!😊