Woo-hoo ! As I watch this I am carding my Icelandic wool. I card the whole fleece together, not separating the coat. It spins up into a very strong single ply.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I liked spinning it this way much more than I ever thought I would!

I love that you admit to not having enough money to cover your passion for spinning. Makes me feel a little better about not being able to get and have everything I want for spinning. Great info again, thanks

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

It should make you feel better! I mean this is my job now, and I still can't afford to get all the wool I might want (I also can't store it, but the lottery would solve that too 😂😂)

Looking forward to what you end up making and to see how all of these take dye. This has been a FANTASTIC series and I know I will come back to it multiple times to rewatch. 💖

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I love these. Every time you show the sheep, they are so, I want to get them!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I know. I always say they're so cute, but they really all are, so what else could I say??

That Jacob really looks fun to spin

"I'm gonna need more money." 🤣🤣🤣 This is totally me when it comes to yarns too!🤪

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

The first step is realizing that you need it, right? Then figuring out how to get it is step 2. 😂😂

I have been watching your videos for a couple of months now and I have to say it’s such a bright spot during this pandemic! You are so positive and real, and I’ve learned so much! I really like following along with this breed study- I love Jacob and but I need to branch out. This series is giving me some good ideas about what to try next!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't think people would stick with the breed study, but I'm so glad they have. I've learned so much!

I play your podcast through my hearing aids, so hubby wonders why I randomly sing “Wel-come baaack!” I think I should keep him wondering...

You’re feeding my need for more fiber or a whole fleece. You are such an enabler Trish. Stay safe and well

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Why should I be all alone?? 😂😂

One of these days I've gotta try Islandic. Just started watching your breed study videos and really enjoying them!

Those Jacob sheep are simply stunning!!!!

"We like watching these! We're learning a lot. We like how you DON'T say 'subscribe below' -- my 8 year old Nadia. We had friends who just sold their small flock of Icelandic sheep BEFORE they sheared them. Was so sad, but they were so annoyed with how dumb their animals were and the extra work it caused them. So, it's good for friends to be at peace, even if I didn't get to try spinning some of their fleeces!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, I will make sure to say Hi to Nadia at the beginning of the next one! I honestly can't imagine how much work any farm animals are, and I will never know because my husband is amazing, but he is NOT DOWN for farm animals 😂😂. It's okay. There are lots of fleeces for us to buy in the world!

Thanks for doing these videos Trish. I’ve just started spinning and it’s really interesting to see what happens with the different types of wool in the same person’s hands. My first spin is with Jacob. So much information. Just love the way in which you start your videos - they always make me smile. 😊

I am enjoying this series tremendously .....you are such a great teacher

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are enjoying it! I don't think of myself as a teacher in any way, but I definitely appreciate it. Maybe my skills are growing or something.

Great job with this breed study. I'm really enjoying it.

One of the rugs I made recently was from Icelandic, and though I struggled with the spinning, it made a beautiful squishy rug! I'm looking forward to using it again! I've never tried Jacob, but look forward to it as well. :) I love new types of wool. Thanks again for your fun, informative videos. "I need more money!" Yep, that's me too!

Great! I love jacob. So much character

Jacob sheep 🐑 are lovely looking piebald sheep. I've always fancied having an Icelandic zipped hoodie for our cold winter UK weather, but never got around to purchasing one.

I finished one sock last night, now cast on the second while watching this. I am glad you are sharing this journey with us.

@kimlyne9700

3 жыл бұрын

And I’m totally with you on needing to win the lottery to support all of my hobbies!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

No second sock syndrome for you!

@kimlyne9700

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching KZread videos on two at a time socks, but I’m thinking it might be too fiddly. But getting two socks done at once sounds pretty great.

I'm loving the breed study! Thanks for doing this and sharing it with us. Have a Blessed day and stay safe and well.

I am enjoying a day if binge watching these videos. I need more money too, lol.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

I find Jacob fleece irresistible as well! So thanks for the Sweet Grass Jacobs farm recommendation! I'm glad US Jacobs produce smaller fleeces. They spin up so quickly! Thanks for filming this fun breed study. Always lovely to spend part of my day with you!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I have several Icelandic fleeces that I need to get on! For some reason, as a beginner, I was drawn to them and then immediately was intimidated by them. I didn't want to screw them up! They are a beautiful breed. Perhaps this summer I will get to them!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it gets easier for you to just go for it! I promise you, there are Icelandic sheep all over the planet growing new fleeces right now, so if you aren't happy with the results, you can ALWAYS get more, and you can find bargains too!

Great. I was like 'wow' when you showed the difference in length

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I know! What a drastic difference in the amount of elasticity. Kind of cool to be able to show them side by side to illustrate it!

Thanks again trish I'm still really loving this series thank you again xxx

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I"m so glad. I wasn't sure this many people would be into such a deep dive!

@sadiesspincraft6319

3 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary well I'm doing something similar except I'm doing the his of different breeds of sheep so I'm finding this just as interesting thank you x

You are definitely going to need more money! It was interesting to see you spin Icelandic with both fibres together...it made me think maybe I could do that! I loved the Jacob and would love to see you overdye some...

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, but I think a lot of spinners feel that way once in a while because there is just so much beautiful stuff to spin!

I have some icelandic that I've washed but not finished prep with because I'm scared of it. The Jacob I spun is so stinking amazing!

Helpful video thanks Trish. Really looking forward to spinning the Jacob fleece I bought now!

Love it we have icelandic sheep I can't wait to shear

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Honestly, I enjoyed spinning it blended more than I thought I would.

I haven’t spun either of these breeds, yet. Thank you for the information.

A couple days late on viewing. Still spinning while watching. I love spinning long draw Jacob. My Jacob is a light gray in color. Still have 4 ounces to spin. Still haven't decided what to knit with the yarn. Maybe a shawl .

I'm really enjoying this series and am excited to see what project you have planned!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I’m really enjoying fibre study 😃 I don’t know anything about different fibres so going through each one helps big time. I can’t wait to get started 😂

So cool learning along with you! Thanks for this❤

I love that you show the skeins next to each other. I never would have considered how much variation there would be between breeds like that. You even carded the Icelandic so it should have its maximum squish, and yet the Jacob still beat it. Mindblowing!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

It certainly did illustrate the point being able to show them right next to each other like that.

Really inspired by this series, pulled out my wheel and continued my natural shades of corriedale project I'm spinning for a colour work sweater

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it inspires you! That's one of my most favorite compliments ever!

Excellent series filled with lots of information. Thank you.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

And thanks for the playlist!

The first roving I spun was Jacob so I have a soft spot for it. Plus I love the darker colors. Good luck with the lottery thing!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, fingers crossed! 😂

Luther! My Jacob is a beautiful chocolate brown. So fun to spin.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of it!

I'm really enjoying your breed study. To be honest, I purchased a spinning wheel a few years back and I'm trying to teach myself how to spin, lots of overspun yarn has been the end results so far :) You make it look so easy!!!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Overspun yarn at the beginning is the price of admission. You WILL get there if you keep practicing. Some steps on your success journey won't necessarily look like success ❤️

Can’t wait to find out what you have in mind for the end of the project. Love how squishy the Jacob looks, and the Manx looks so much bigger than the Lincoln! That’s going to be interesting to compare. :D

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this study has really illustrated for me how fiber density compares in many wools too. Good info, for sure!

Love the study!!! I've got to get some Jacob!!! Thank you....happy spring!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Hi Trish, Keep the spinning videos coming!

Yes, I am enjoying this!

Thanks so much!! I have Icelandic fiber from Woolgatherings and another shop so now I can try spinning like you did. I have to hand card it, no drum carder. I also have some Jacob. I'm so excited!!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Hi Trish, hope you're well. I don't know why i haven't left a comment. Must have been so engrossed in watching & listening to you. I have some Jacob that was in one of the Drop Spindle Kits that I got for Christmas & I agree with you that its a lovely fibre to Spin. In the other Kit was some Finn & I loved that too. I'm with you on "Needing Money " for more fibres.😅££. Take care & stay safe. Lots of love Jen 💘 xx

I'm spinning Jacob today too-- there's a couple shepherds near me that breed specifically for fine fleeces. I'm trying to finish up my fleece from last year before I pick up the next one ;)

I have two 4 oz bags of a lovely humbug Jacob blend from Wingham Woolworks in the UK, it is a mix of chocolate brown and oatmeal shades swirled together. I think it will make a beautiful tweedy looking yarn for weaving with. I'm thinking of making a couple of cushion covers with it.

Love spinning Jacob, I have a friend who has two pet Jacob sheep. So I get the fleece for free, as long as I spin her some balls. Yes I have split the colours for a certain project.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a nice trade! She gets yarn, and you get fun spinning!

Thanks again for another great video.

Love the sun ☀️. Icelandic looks prickly. Lol. I have about 3 lbs of Jacob.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

It didn't feel as prickly as it looks. If it was spun without carding, and with a short draw, most of those fibers would be smoothed down in the yarn.

I’m really enjoying this series and I’m learning so much about the different breeds of sheep. Before I became a fiberaholic, I had no idea how different the wool was in each breed of sheep. Thank you for teaching me so much.☺️💜

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

My MIL brought me a huge bag of roving from Canada that is supposed to be Icelandic but it seriously looks nothing like yours. It has a nice amount of lanolin in it and I love it. It spins super rustic looking. The lady she got it from didn't like whatever the mill did to it.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

There is a lot of variation in fleeces, so who knows? Even if I saw it, I couldn't be sure! Her loss is your gain!

I love when you show the sheep! I have to admit my ignorance when it comes to breeds and I had no clue there were so many types. All the sheep have been adorable and so different too!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

It's really interesting to me how they fit their origin locations so perfectly. Nature is pretty amazing.

Love this series!

Beautiful! I enjoyed spinning these! I spun them both worsted to keep a consistency for comparison. I do like the look of the woolen though. Hmmm... I may need to win the lottery too. 🤣😂

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

It's starting to sound like we need to make a lottery pool here!

Morning! Loved those 😁

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Morning! Me too!

I love these videos! Not a spinner but it’s so fascinating!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Well, I love that a non-spinner is into it! I have learned so much already doing this!

So excited to see what you come up with for the final project!

Love your videos!! Thank you for having them!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

I’m so excited for the next spin!! Really curious what you’ll think about the longhtan. You lottery comment made me cackle because I’ve said that to myself more than once 😂 The wool has taken over my home! Lol

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

It's coming today, so I won't ruin it for you! I'm answering comments right now while it uploads 😂😂

The jacob is beautiful.

Ooh, I've been wondering about Manx Loaghtan for a bit. Looking forward to hearing your review of that. Thanks for sharing these!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to get it going either. I'm plying a project, then I will get these on the wheel asap.

@janatherton9194

3 жыл бұрын

I found it handles quite similarly to Shetland, if you have worked with that. I spun it as a 2 ply fingering weight for some colour work.

Thank you again. I can't wait to see what you make.

I love watching your breed studies! I found your channel when I was looking for rigid heddle loom videos (The first one I watched was where you weren’t sure you liked weaving haha) and now I’m super excited to try dying and spinning!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome! So glad you're feeling inspired by our channel!

I am slowly traveling a similar path with the fiber study...just lagging behind. I am so enjoying it. Thanks for putting your story out to motivate me! I was thinking of 4" squares...2 from each of my samples (which I have split into woolen and worsted). One square knit, and the other square woven on my zoom loom. An idea, anyway.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I thought about a squares project at first, and I do like the idea of mixing up weaving and knitting.

I want to try everything. It is so dangerous for me to watch any new craft or art channels because if I find it even a little bit cool I want to do it too!

So pretty. Love all of the yarn.

I'm always too scared to try long draw, but you make it look effortless!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Longdraw will be the topic for Friday's video. Hopefully it will make you feel less scared about trying it out.

@Carmen-bu3gx

3 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary Yes!! Awesome, looking forward to it!

Thank you for the long draw tip! I’ve been trying it and struggling with it and now I know why!

My dog looks almost identical to yours. She's a bit smaller and a bit lighter coloured in the muzzle. What blessings they are!! I'm so thankful for her, as I know you are for your boy. 🥰 (I'm actually going to spin up her long curly hair after her spring hair this year lmao I just want to see its properties, like a species study 😂)

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky!!! Luie had a brother, and I kick myself regularly for not taking him too. I'm sure he is a blessing to some other person!

Just love these episodes! Wonderful information. I can't wait to see what you will do with these breed samples. Don't leave us guessing too long....

These videos are the highlight of my week! Love love love this series! 💕💕💕

I love those colors!!!

My friend has Jacobs and I still have not spun it, I need to try it now 😀

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, you need to try it now 😂😂

I so look forward to seeing these breeds spun by you! I am thinking I really need to try Jacob...lol I need more money ... priceless! Trish do you ever predraft yourself fiber? I guess it was almost the way you prepared the Jacob top. Take care 💓

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I have predrafted, but it is usually when I'm spinning from a batt or rolags, but you are right. Stripping roving does create something similar to predrafted fiber (but it's easier).

I really should get back to spinning, just waiting on my spin box to arrive. Thanks for the inspiration.

Dang! It was over too soon! Love this breed study so much!

Awesome. I need to get to the wheel, it’s been so nice outside-the Spring was calling! 🌷🌷🌷

I found a local farm that raises Jacob sheep. I will have to scoop some up and give it a try!

I just received some Manx Loaghtan in the mail today! It’s a really interesting color!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

It really is! Was yours the same color as mine?

@katlady1019

3 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary Yes. I don’t know if they are all that color.

I’ve got to try Jacob! And can’t wait til you spin the Manx loaghtan! I’m really enjoying this!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

That video is literally uploading right now. I won't spoil it by telling you what I thought.

I may need to try a fleece study when my new wheel gets delivered. Also, I want to thank you for the recommendation, I ordered some weaving cotton from Great Northern Weaving. Super excited to have found a good source for weaving cotton as I do not have one locally.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! They are great, and I sure hope they weather this whole COVID thing. I hope you told them where you heard about them!

@QuzieSuzieQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary I did! I definitely need more money too. Collecting yarn and fiber tools is expensive 😂

Very pretty!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I have been waiting for the one on Jacob! I’ve seen it at my lys and wanted to spin in but wasn’t sure what it was like! Now I know! How much wool is in a bump. I’ve seen the term but don’t know what it means.

You're not only gonna need more money but also more hours in a day haha

Guessing the not so stretchy wools are great for weaving cloth.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I think they would make great warp, and SOME of them would make beautiful knitted or crocheted lace, because they would be so nice and drapey.

Awesome video! If you find a lottery where it's easy to get loads of money, please tell me as well, I'm looking at my yarn shelf and my wallet and I can see a clear pattern there.. It would actually be nice if you'd made a video just showing different types of spinning one after the other. As a newbie spinner it takes a lot for me to understand the differences. Also, I was wondering, what sheep breeds do you consider as next to skin? I do understand that it's a preference and as I understand it can depend on where the sheep is from and so, but still :)

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I would consider CVM ( most that I've had) Cormo, and Merino to be all next to skin softness.

These are such fun spins, what uses do you usually see for the Icelandic yarn vs the Jacob yarn?

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I have mostly seen Icelandic in Lopi style sweaters, but I'm sure there are lots of creative uses. You could use Jacob for almost anything, because there are so many types of the fleece. It just takes the right fleece for the purpose.

as ive said previously, i raise icelandics and i love the breed as an animal. but, i dont love spinning their fleece. its sooooo much work, and as i dont weave yet, i dont have a good use for the yarn. ive toyed with the idea of adding another breed to improve the fleece, but hubby doesnt want to mess around with it. we know what to expect health wise from icelandics, and adding another breed's genetics can cause other conditions that we wouldnt otherwise have.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised how much I liked spinning them blended, but I think like all breeds, there is a lot of variation. It would be really interesting to know what types of success other shepherds have had introducing the genetics of other breeds to Icelandics because they are kind of unique.

@LittleFischies

3 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary totally agree! My wether has much nicer fleece than my ram, and they are from different lines. Ive said many times that i wish we didnt get him as a wether, i want his genetics. Hes my sweet boy and will forever be a pet on our farm.

I am going to try and find a good Jacob fleece...

I'm am loving the Jacob I think I may need to try some.. what is your go to wool? What do u suggest for socks? Loving this series!@

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a "go to" because it completely depends on what I want to make. For socks, if you would prefer to avoid superwash, Dorset and Suffolk will tend to wash without felting, so I like them. If you are okay with Superwash, I like something superwash with nylon added to make the yarn stronger.

Can you do a breed study on olde english babydoll southdown, Soay and Ouessant sheep?

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think I know a supplier for those, but good idea!

I jusy bought som Jacob top

I have a carding question. With really long staples, like the Icelandic, is it better to put it through the carder lengthwise or widthwise? You didn't get anything caught on your licker, but I always do ;-)

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

There's no better or worse really, it's just more how you like it. I just thought this time I would alternate with some going in at an angle to see what I thought. And the licker - This is why I still have two carders. The licker on the Strauch is completely different from any other one I've seen, and rarely do I get anything caught. The pins are like tiny little blunt blades without a bend like the pins on other carders. I wish they would all use this stuff, but I think it's proprietary.

Looking forward to one day getting some Jacob to make my son Jacob something from it.... now to find a sheep breed named Logan for my other son.....

@alisonhenry820

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@fanciflower

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe change your son’s name to Finn? 😆

@spincrochetrepeatrcc8961

3 жыл бұрын

@@fanciflower 🤣🤣 might be a little late after nearly 13 years....

@jgordy4840

3 жыл бұрын

How about dying in a Loganberry color?

@spincrochetrepeatrcc8961

3 жыл бұрын

@@jgordy4840 that sounds like a great idea!

Question: what’s the difference between Jacob and Merino? I have spun Marino and like it.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

They are very different, but both great for different things. Merino is typically longer, much, much finer and has a uniform crimp. Jacob has a disorganized crimp, isn't as fine, and is generally shorter. There are always exceptions. There are more differences, but that's an overview.

Can you tell how you separated your Icelandic in the past? Do you need a carder to separate long and short fibers?

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I did it with a dog brush, but you could use a comb or almost anything. It is easy, just a lot of labor. You just hold a lock firmly at the tip, and push the comb or brush into the lock around the middle, and comb straight out the cut end. The shorter undercoat will just pull right out easily.

I previously spun some Icelandic (white) from Paradise Fibers that was definitely roving; it is not as soft feeling - before spinning - as what I have now. Is that possibly because it is roving rather than top? I have a couple of ounces left, will try to spin it shortly to compare. I did card Woolgatherings’ before spinning.

@bluescoop3132

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed, when carding, a lot of the short softer fibers stayed on the licker drum; I manually added to the bigger drum.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I'm no expert, but I really think it's more just the variations in fleeces and flocks. The raw fleece I had was WAY coarser in the overcoat than the fiber I just had the chance to spin.