Rosemary & Pines Fiber Arts
Rosemary & Pines Fiber Arts
Hi, I'm Annika, a natural yarn dyer and lover of all things fiber arts.
Besides knitting, I also like to sew, crochet, embroider and spin.
I create sustainable, hand dyed yarns using natural dyes. Since 2018 I've been meticulously honing my expertise in natural dyeing. You can purchase my hand dyed yarns or learn how to dye yarns yourself!
On my website www.rosemaryandpinesfiberarts.de I write about simple living, natural dyeing and creating a handmade wardrobe.
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Ein süßer Hund , ist das ein sheltie? Viel Freude mit Bonnie, ich habe neu einen bolonka , 4 Monate alt namens Bruno.
There is, apart from a spindle or a traditional spinning wheel, another option: an e-spinner. E-spinners are more expensive than a spindle, but depending on the model and brand, they can be a lot cheaper than a traditional spinning wheel. The advantage is that you can concentrate on your drafting because you don’t have to treadle. This also means it’s a valid option for people who for some reason or another cannot treadle. Due to a back injury, I can’t treadle for more than a few short minutes if I want to be able to function properly in daily life. This meant an e-spinner was my solution to being able to spin more and faster when I felt spinning was something I wanted to pursue further after using spindles. An e-spinner also takes up less space than a traditional wheel, which is an element to consider. Depending on the model, you can use a battery pack to allow you to spin without a wall socket. One thing I’d advise anyone who invests in a spinning wheel, be it a traditional one or an e-spinner: make sure you have enough bobbins. A minimum of three or four bobbins is, in my opinion, a minimum. It is possible to manage with one or two bobbins… but you’ll soon find yourself frustrated and ordering more anyway. I learned to spin from KZread videos and only started a little under a year ago. Recently I joined an online spinning group for Tour De Fleece and believe me, connecting with fellow spinners is worth gold. You get access to a lot of experience, tips and tricks, and lots and lots of inspiration. In the few short weeks since I joined, I’ve tried so much I was feeling hesitant about. If the group is more or less local it can also be a nice source of information on where to get good fibre locally, and if you’re feeling adventurous, free fleeces to process. About those fleeces: in my area at least, a lot of people have a few sheep as pets, essentially lawnmowers with a heartbeat. Some even keep alpacas for that exact same purpose. They don’t know what to do with the fleeces because those animals need their yearly haircut. A lot of it gets thrown away. As soon as those people know you’re a spinner, and possibly willing to take fleece off their hands, they will be very happy. And you’ll be up to your eyeballs in fleece. A lot of it entirely free. Read up on sheep breeds, it’ll serve you well on which breeds are nice for spinning the yarn you like to spin. And free fibre is a wonderful way to lower the threshold when experimenting with techniques you want to learn.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a valuable and thorough comment! ❤ You are absolutely right, e-spinners are an option as well. I don't have any experience with e-spinners (yet), that's why I didn't include them in the video. Thank you for sharing your expertise! I've heard about Tour De Fleece but haven't participated yet. Where did you find your online spinning group? The tip about looking for local sheep owners is also very helpful! I do have some llama fiber that I got from someone local but it is just a small amount. Experimenting with different breeds is somehthing that I enjoy doing quite a lot at the moment. It is so interesting to see how fibers from different sheep breeds behaves.
@@AnnikaScheer - I found the online spinning group through KZread and Facebook. Jente from the Mijn Wolden KZread channel mentioned it in one of her videos, it’s a group specifically geared towards people from The Netherlands and Belgium who want to participate. I simply looked it up, applied and got in. Since the Tour started, several members have recommended two other groups as this one goes mostly quiet once the Tour has ended, except for the occasional post on what members made from the yarn they’ve produced during the Tour. The groups I joined are (1) a group focusing on local wool/fleece, where people who have sheep and fibre artists get together. If someone has (a) fleece(s) to offer, they post it there. Fibre artists post what the wool turns into. Another group is mostly hobby spinners sharing their work, both the yarns and what is made with those yarns. My daughter will often quip that Facebook is for dinosaurs, but it’s pretty handy for me to get ideas and to exchange quite directly with other spinners. More: these past few weeks they’ve ever so gently and encouragingly pushed me to try new things. The fibre arts community in Belgium and The Netherlands is quite small and apparently more focused on weaving. So it’s nice to connect with like minded people without having to travel for hours. About the fleeces: I do have to point out that in other countries, it might be harder to find people who have sheep or alpacas as pets… or as lawnmowers with a heartbeat. But it’s always worth a try. I know that depending where you live, sheep are some times used to keep steep inclines and roadsides tidy, and I know a lot of farmers keep sheep for their meat. Depending on the breed the fleece is very nice to spin and is simply thrown away. I that case, I’d advise to ask for the first shearing (yearlings?) as the younger the animal, the finer and softer the fibre. If you happen to know someone who lives in the countryside or who has family who does, it’s worth simply asking if they have sheep and what they do with the fleece. Even if they ask for the shearer’s fee in return it’s bound to cost less than a fleece at a fibre festival or even raw fleece bought through a specialised website. Example: in early Spring my daughter showed me a picture a university classmate shared in their chatgroup: newborn lambs. I asked if she could inquire what they did with the fleeces, because I’d be interested. Answer: the shearer takes them with him for a removal fee. Mind blown. “Tell him I might be interested in a yearling’s fleece!” Well, they didn’t have a yearling’s fleece, but I did get the fleece from a 2-year-old yew. It’s a little coarser than I’d like, but still suitable for hats, scarves, socks etc. The staple is quite long (almost double that of Merino) and spins very nicely. AND IT WAS FREE! I’ve already got dibs on the fleece of a yearling (or two!) next year as they’re keeping two of the lambs… and were hoping I’d take more. Through the Tour De Fleece spinning group I’ve already been offered Walliser Schwarznase and Blue Texelaar. Some times, a whole lot of spinning happiness can be found in a small message in a chat group. And if I don’t watch out, I’ll be sitting on more fibre than I can spin or knit up. Sorry for the looooooong reply. But I thought this might be useful to you or to another spinner. Fibre arts can be an expensive hobby to have. But if you know where to look, turns out it doesn’t have to… Oh, and to anyone scared of scouring their own fleece: don’t be. It’s easier than you think. Just don’t pour the souring water down your sink as the lanolin might clog your pipes. And yes, sheep’s fleece is smelly. It smells like the zoo, like the circus, like a barn. But as soon as you dunk that fibre in a tub of soapy water the smell is pretty much gone and dissipates quickly. I don’t have the physical condition to do an entire fleece in one go but in stages it’s very manageable. Or… find a fellow fibre friend or two willing to share a fleece. Greetings from Belgium! Edit: I saw on your page that you’re from Germany, where there might be similar options as in Belgium. The bit I added regarding sourcing fibre was mostly geared towards outside of Europe where the options for sourcing fleece might be very different.
Again, there is so much valuable information in your comment, thank you so much for taking the time share! I have pinned your comment to the top so that others will be able to access the information easily. How do you process the fleece further once it's scoured? Do you comb it? Card it? It is certainly something I would like to try in the future but I am a bit hestitant to bring additional fiber arts equipment into our small house... With that being said, what I will definitely experiment with very soon is to dye some roving with natural dyes. Since I am a yarn dyer, I do have the supplies already and I am so interested in seeing how the fibers will behave in the dyeing process. And then spin them, of course. 🙂
@@AnnikaScheer - As my house is very small and crammed full of things, space is at a premium. For that reason I’ve opted for combs. They don’t take up a lot of space. Once a batch of fibre is washed and almost dry (I’m a bit impatient, LOL) I comb what I washed and diz it off the comb. I’m lucky enough to have been gifted a set of Mayacraft mini combs (single row fine combs). One comb full yields me about an arm’s lenth of top that makes a nest around the size of a hamburger bun, maybe larger if it’s springy wool with a lot of crimp. An evening of combing yields me 10-20 nests depending on the quality of the fibre (nepps/VM) but I’m a slow comber and quite particular about my fibre. Fine fibres like alpaca are faster, because alpaca is a lot softer and combs out better. I could card, I have a set of jumbo-sized dog brushes but I haven’t tried them out yet. They’re useful for dizzing slightly compacted commercial combed top though. The thing about a large project like processing an entire fleece is a bit akin to what a friend told me. She’s part Native American. It’s a wisdom that comes in the form of a question: “How do you go about eating a bear?” The answer is “One bite at a time.” Don’t look at the whole. You might get overwhelmed. Only looking at a portion and finishing that one portion however, works. At least, it works for me. 😊
I am so happy to have found you. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for the ideas ❤
That makes me very happy to hear, thank you so much for your sweet comment! ☺️
Hallo Rosemary, what a nice dog, congratulations 😍😍 I love the baby bear bonnet and i love to watch the finished object. Beautiful yarn you have been spinning. See you next time. 🙋🏻♀️Greetings Anita
Hi Anita, Thank you so much for your lovely comment, I appreciate it! 🙂
Sorry Annika, that i make a mistake with your name 😊😊 🙋🏻♀️
Never mind, that actually happens quite often, I am used to it. 😂
Great solution for kitchener stitching the mittens!
Thank you! To be honest, I thought about just leaving it at the beginning but it looked so messy. I am glad I was able to come up with a better solution.
I'm so pleased that I've found your channel. Your content and demeanor are wonderful! Also, I'm discovering new patterns, designers and techniques. In America, the rustic, more natural wools aren't as popular, but I *love* them. PS: You're doing just fine with your English language! ❤ Hug the new puppy for me! 🐕💕
Thank you so much for your kind words, your comment made my day! ❤
I agree with everything Catherine said. I love your gentle spirit, and am learning so much as well. Am going to try making socks with unspun yarn. 😊
That is so sweet of you, thank you so much! 😊 I was contemplating today whether I should continue with the knitting podcasts or focus on different video topics. I am glad to hear that you find them valuable!
Was für ein süßer Welpe!Viel Spaß in der doch anstrengenden Zeit mit einem jungen Hund und ich hoffe dir bleibt noch Zeit zum Stricken 😂danke für das Video, gute Unterhaltung beim Stricken 😊
Das freut mich sehr zu hören, vielen lieben Dank für den Kommentar! Es ist definitiv eine Herausforderung, wieder ein Baby im Haus zu haben... 😅 Aber auch so, so schön! Zeit zum Stricken nehme ich mir aber eigentlich immer - und wenn es nur ein paar Minuten zwischendurch sind. 😉
Rough Coated Collie?❤
Yes, you're right! She is indeed a rough collie/ long-haired collie. ☺
Здравствуйте. С удовольствием читаю ваши лекции на Пинтерест. Спасибо что делитесь своими знаниями и опытом. Много полезной информации. И результаты великолепные. У вас талант в натуральном окрашивании😊👍
Thanks so much for your kind words (I had to translate it first since I don't speak Russian)! ☺
Your cardigan is beautiful! A shame you had to crop the sleeve & body length.
Thank you so much! I agree, it would have been even nicer in the normal length. But nevertheless, I still really like to wear it.
Danke für das inspirierende Video!Ich liebe es auch meine eigene Kleidung herzustellen und nicht irgendein armes Kind in Indien 😢
Vielen Dank für die lieben Worte! ☺ Grundsätzlich muss man natürlich seine Kleidung nicht selber machen und kann Kinderarbeit in der Textilindustrie vermeiden, in dem man sehr stark darauf achtet, von welchen Marken man seine Kleidung kauft. Aber das Gefühl, das entsteht, wenn man ein selbst gemachtes Kleidungsstück in den Händen hält, ist einfach unvergleichlich, oder?
Excellent points to help make wise decisions about clothing. Keeping clothing in line with your personal values is certainly satisfying on so many levels.😊
So true, thank you so much for your comment! What is your main value when it comes to clothing?
@@AnnikaScheer one main value would be difficult to name. Natural fibres are a must, colours that fit my capsule choices, and shape and style that suit me and my lifestyle would be a few of the main ones.
@@kaytiej8311 Thank you for sharing! It seems like our values are very similar. 😉
very good.thank u.
Thank you so much! ☺️
tks.
You‘re very welcome!
Hello Rosmary, a nice episode ❤ also nice how passionate you talk about spinning, til next time, greetings Anita 🙋🏻♀️
Hi Anita, Thank you so much for your sweet comment! ☺ Are you a spinner as well?
@@AnnikaScheer No i’am not but i find it verry interesting 🙋🏻♀️
You should definitely give it a try! It is such a meditative and wonderful craft.
Thank you.
You‘re very welcome!
U r sooo soothing to me 💛 i subscribed👌🏻
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! ☺️
Such a nice and calm introduction to handmade wardrobe. Thank you very much, it's exactly what I was looking for!!
Hi Alessia, This makes me so happy to hear, thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️
I have only tried natural dying with a couple things and they were super disappointing. Weak tea color at best. I have abundant black walnut and I would love to get some of the rich chocolate browns that I have read you can achieve with back walnut. I would love more information on mordent and how to make sure your colors are fixed. Do you have any favorite resource books?
Don't worry, it was the same for me when I started. Lots of unimpressive shades of beiges and tans. Proper mordanting is indeed key, so you are definitly on the right track. Here are a couple of resources for you to check out: Mordants for Natural Dyes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qp5sktqGetiolLQ.html&list=UULF-Ve2ZWz5wZ9WFlzm57wOMw How to Mordant with Alum & Aluminium Triformate: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIuZ2ZelY8fUqrQ.html And here is a blog post about some of my favorite natural dyeing books: www.rosemaryandpinesfiberarts.de/natural-dyeing-books/ Let me know if you have any other questions! And best of luck with your walnut dyeing!
Roses!!!
Roses are wonderful, aren't they? I have lots of different roses in my garden and am constantly trying to find spots to plant more. 😊
@@AnnikaScheer me too....
I'm so excited for this video. Finally some natural sources that I might actually have! And you are always so informative. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so happy to hear that you enjoy the video! What do you have growing in your garden that you can use for natural dyeing?
@@AnnikaScheer I'm in Australia so eucalyptus is not hard to find! I do have Rosemary and access to lots of rose petals in season. I have wondered what other native Australian plants/flowers might offer regarding dyes.
@@kaytiej8311 A good indicator for what might be a potential dye plant is often the scent. So if a plant has a strong scent, chances are that it can be used for natural dyeing. In addition, you could have a look at your native herbs as well as consider using tree barks. 🙂
@@AnnikaScheer that's excellent to know, thank you!
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Hi Annika, Thanks for another nice video. Have you ever tried using dried goldenrod for solar dyeing? I just set up a solar dye with dried 2023 sulphur cosmos and it's quite 'potent' even after a year. Wondering if the same may be the case with goldenrod.
Hi Kirsten, that sounds very interesting, thank you for mentioning it! I haven‘t used dried goldenrod yet, but I do have some dried rose petals. But to be honest, I feel like freezing dye stuff might be an even better way to keep dye materials potent over a longer period of time. I am currently running a little experiment with frozen avocado pits and skins.
How did your sulphur cosmos dye turn out, Kirsten?
@@AnnikaScheer seem like they’re just about as bright orange as when fresh. 🧡
@@kirstengabrielsen3087 That's good to know, thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you very much. I will do with carded wool. Love the color you achieved. I have dyed wool yarn for dolls hair with onion skin and I got a pale yellou. For the purpuse it loocked good. But now I want more shades. Thank you very much for your work. And for sharing it. I am from Brazil. Perdon for my poor English.
Muito obrigado para seu comentário! I spent a month in Rio during a student exchange when I was a teenager and fell in love with your beautiful country! Do you know that I also have a website? If you are looking how to create different colors with natural dyes, you can find lots of information there: www.rosemaryandpinesfiberarts.de/ Let me know if you have any questions!
I too knit socks with natural yarns. My skin doesn’t stand nylon. My experience with Mondim varies. I think that the variegated colours are more resistant than the solid ones. I enjoyed your podcast a lot. Cristina in Lisbon, Portugal.
Hi Cristina, thanks so much for your comment! I find it very interesting what you say about the stability of the different Mondim colorways. So far, I have only made mitts with Mondim but I am looking forward to seeing how the yarn will hold up in socks. Thank you for sharing your experience.
This is my local yarn shop and I love shopping there! My favorite discovery is a sport weight non-superwash yarn that is not scratchy on my super-sensitive skin. It is called Vovo. Love it!
Wow, you are so lucky to live in such a beautiful city! 🥰 And to have Retrosaria as your local yarn store. I don't think I noticed the Vovo yarn when I was in the store, so thank you so much for sharing!
agree with the vintage dress. have you seen the mamba dress by maria isaeva?
Thank you for the recommendation, I actually hadn't seen the Mamba dress before. It looks indeed very beautiful!
At the moment my most favorite summer yarn is Fibra Natura Papyrus from cotton and silk.
Thanks for sharing! Cotton/silk seems like such an interesting blend!
Can you share please a resource where you buy this undyed organic yarn in Germany?
You can find different yarn bases for natural dyeing in these online stores: kollektion-der-vielfalt.de/shop/kategorien.php das-wollschaf.de/osshop/catalog/index.php?cPath=81
I think you would look beautiful in the vintage dress with those colors!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
As soon as you showed the vintage dress, I could see you wearing it. A delicate, feminine style that seems perfect for you. 😊
I agree!
Thank you for your comment! 🙃
Thank you so much for your lovely words of advice! I was leaning towards the vintage dress pattern anyway, so I think I will go with this pattern now. 😊
@@AnnikaScheer Can’t wait to see it. :)
I think knit the vintage dress ❤
Thank you so much for your advice, I appreciate it! 😊
Hello, thank you for your sock suggestions, i like the Hermione sock verry much. Greetings from the Netherlands, Anita
Hi Anita, You're very welcome! 😊
I started a pair of Hermione socks, so far I am really enjoying.
Thank you for sharing! 😊
Thanks for some good patterns to try. I have only knitted Hermione but I have knitted at least five of them. These type of socks are good for public/zoom knitting
I completely agree, the Hermione's Everyday Socks pattern is just awesome! 😊
I love the blanket from your natural dyed yarn (resembles a quilt) it is just beautiful.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Making the video has inspired me to start working on the blanket again. I love to add a couple more squares here and there and to watch it grow.
Thank you for sharing , so inspiring and compliments for your linguistic skills.Great pronounciation and choice of words.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am actually often annoyed of my English when I edit the videos and notice mistakes, so this makes me very happy to hear! ❤
Lovely ideas, thank you! I'm not minimalist though and love my scrap yarns. My heart is bleeding for each yarn that is used up completely 😹
Thank you so much! That is so interesting, thanks for sharing - so do you just like to keep your scraps in a box? To use them for possible mending in the future or simply to keep them?
@@AnnikaScheer Suppose I'm a yarn hoarder, but I knit and crochet very much - and I love to go through my yarns and simply see and enjoy them and 'play' with them - that's how I get ideas what to make. They are all commercial yarns though, because I buy them in a kind of outlet or from people who get them in outlets, on the weekly market. I try to get cones whenever I can, because they last longer and become 'friends' as they are used in several different projects. There are also lots of yarn balls without tags - but often I don't know which yarn it is, so I search all the websites and it's like a win when I find it. So schöne handgefärbte Garne wie du sie machst ✨habe ich allerdings nicht 😌Liebe Grüsse
Thanks for sharing! Well, I think the most important thing is that you enjoy your yarns! And the idea of yarns becoming friends when they are used together in a project is just so sweet 😊, I really like it!
Und vielen Dank für die lieben Worte zu meinen Garnen! 🙃
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