Breed Study 16: New Species! Mohair and Llama!

[@sandraescamilla1849]

Trish, I am so glad you are talking about mohair! Angora goats are so special they were the original cart goat, please look at the old pictures on the internet. Also, unlike dairy or meat goats they can not have their horns removed. The horns are how the goat stays cool.

[@lindasuppan6027]

I love your investigations of fiber sources. "I have heard or read" (but not tried myself) that mohair is great as a reinforcement in your hand knit socks, especially if you have a consistent spot that wears out. Could add that to your upcoming sockstravaganza science project!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I've tried it! It totally works, but I'm not a big mohair fan. I don't hate it, but I do prefer to try other stuff. You should try it for yours! Then you'll know how you like it!

[@janatherton9194]

It works, but I wouldn't add too much of it to your wool blend, maybe around 10-15%, so the sock retains it's stretch and doesn't bag out, alternatively you can carry a strand of a mohair/silk blend along with your hand spun, it makes good socks for wearing inside boots in the winter.

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi Trish, hope you're OK xx 😘 If you put Mohair in the Fridge for a couple of hours, it stops the hair from attacking your nose and mouth. I'm not too fond of goats either. But thats a funny story behind it.!!! It sounds very informative though. It looks so soft and squishy. Could actually see the difference between the Mohair and Llama. This was a great video podcast. Thanks for anither great Breed Study. Happy Spinning. Take care and stay safe. Love you loads too.xxxxxxx 💗💛💓

[@michelezunker5029]

You are not crazy! This will be fun to watch you work your way through.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Good crazy 😂

[@joelwilliams5634]

Great to see you. I hope to see you at Rhinebeck I can’t wait to see the sock breed study Stay well

[@FiberLoveDiary]

If you see me, say hi!! Thank you!

[@carrietreder8474]

A Sockstravaganza! That sounds fun, I’m in!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yay!

[@Ahlathein]

Sockstravaganza sounds fab!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I can't wait!

[@sandraescamilla1849]

I think a good sock yarn would also make a good cloth diaper cover.

[@GiselaT54]

Didn't even wait for you the finish the explanation -- ran right etsy to order -- lol 😂😂😂 Now I'll watch the rest of the video...

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Ooo. I'm so excited too. Expect a video outlining my testing plan. But you can always go your own way!

[@jacquelinesalem2776]

Breeds for socks is a GREAT idea!

[@redmonika10]

Yipee! Sock study and breed study together in one. Loving the info, spinning soon. :)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

My wheels are always turning 🤣🤣

[@jessicawright1656]

Llama does have a huge range. I used to process llama for small farms. Some people like to have it dehaired to remove the guard hairs. Some llama is very comparable to soft alpaca.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I do have more in my stash that I didn't think about until this morning. It's also very nice, but it's definitely not the same either. Love it!

[@catherinec7509]

I am so glad you are back with these. I loved your first ones. This was no different. I went out and bought your breed study for sock yarn and can't wait to get started on that. As always thank you for being you!!!

[@katlynkoester]

Yay new breed studies! Thanks Trish. 💖

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I know it took forever 🤣

[@lorim.8136]

I love our Crazy 😜 I’m totally in for Sock extravaganza Experiment!🐑🐑

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yay! I love our crazy too 😆

[@lienenoradotsevi4116]

So excited about Llama and mohair, really would like to try spinning those too. I had no idea Angora can also connect to goats. Super excited about sockstravaganza!!!

[@ritaorr766]

I have 2 lbs of mohair to process, I've washed it and had it a couple of months now waiting. Hopefully after the tour I'll get it done.

[@tracyirwin103]

Yay, more breed study! The sock extravaganza sounds wonderful, even though I don't knit :-) Your mohair yarn is so thin and fluffy. Drum carding alpaca/llama is so hard because it all gets stuck on the licker in but I love spinning it. I just keep accumulating more and more alpaca fleeces...I must have 15 now! I'm never going to get them all prepped lol.

[@amandastelmacker9634]

So glad that there's more breed study! Can't wait for angora!

[@krimvalley]

A sock breed study! That's amazing and the kits look wonderful. I wish I enjoyed knitting socks more, but I've only completed one actual pair of socks.

[@beverlymyers3552]

I recently bought mohair at a farmers market. I spun it up. I had natural and blue and I blended them, spun them and need to ply them. Thinking of spinning the blue alone and then plying. I very new to this, experimenting is fun.

[@lorikula8227]

You are always a great source of information and I love it!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks, Lori!

[@the4trents]

I learn so much from your breed study videos!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@beverleylawton6899]

Thanks so much for this great video🙏 I’ve never spun mohair and I learned a lot watching you work with it. The resulting yarn was so pretty, as was the llama. I didn’t know about brushing it…I want to get some mohair now and try it! The sockstravaganza sounds amazing. I’ve got some very short Dorset Poll that I’m slowly flicking to try and make socks with…I’ve never spun a sock yarn before 😬 As always, I find you completely inspiring - thank you😊

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much, Beverley! It's good timing then that were doing this!

[@jujuridl]

Gooood to see your giggle!

[@teacat55]

You have such an INTERESTING life!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I do?? I am very lucky in life, but I just really work a lot right now 🤣

[@teacat55]

@@FiberLoveDiary work is good especially when you are having fun

[@teacat55]

@@FiberLoveDiary you positively glowed when you said you were filming something else...... I am intrigued by this clue

[@PliedTogetherPodcast]

Ooh, I just got a sample of adult mohair from my breed study order! Yay! *pays attention*

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I was surprised how much I liked it. I also got a tip to put it in the freezer for a few hours before spinning to minimize the attack of the fluff. Might as well pass it on!

[@saragreenfield1648]

Just got my first mohair fleece and am having a hard time finding info about mohair fiber, so thank you so much for this video! It's exactly what I need!

[@anne-kristintengesdal2743]

Angora rabbit wil also give you extra fiber in your diet! I felt like a cat after spinning a bunch of angora, coughing up hairballs! I will be checking out the soxtravagansa, curious of the result 🙂

[@dmbrown240]

Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks for being here!

[@melaniereising5661]

I love learning from you. I ordered your socks bundle. I’m not sure if I spin well enough to make sock yarn but I’ll try!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Well it will do double duty then! Plus for this, we're really going to do samples to test washing and drying so it's the perfect time to practice!

[@suebrady6179]

Yay! More breed study!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I know! Taking a break really got me excited again ❤️

[@makennacornwall3288]

I've been doing the 30 breeds from woolgatherings, on my drop spindle. Spinning a new one every other day

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That's awesome! Do you feel like you've learned a lot?

[@makennacornwall3288]

I'm definitely learning something each day, and i'm getting better, faster and more consistent each time. I wanted to do this early in my learning of spinning, so I could experience different wool and not get into a "I only spin marino" mindset.

[@catherinec7509]

@@makennacornwall3288 This is what I loved so much about her breed study. I learned so much and had to try it myself. Now I look at all fiber a little differently. So much fun!

[@sandrahageman9955]

I am not a big fan of mohair. Well, at least that is what I thought. I plied one strand of mohair with two strands of a blend of silk/bamboo/wool. The resulting yarn knitted up into a new pair of mittens. Only time will tell if I get the mohair in my mouth and nose.

[@kathymikulin9006]

Nice information on the fiber!!

[@jujuridl]

SOCKSTRAVAGANZA!!! I’m in!!!

[@helenehenkel]

Love, love, love the breed study

[@dawanariley4183]

Love idea of best breed is good for 🧦 I been wondering what is best breeds. I noticed they really talk about this. All I ever hear about super wash merino and make sure in has nylon in it. Can’t wait excited.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I can't wait either!

[@LisaMyEclecticLife]

I have not spun either of these breeds, I enjoyed hearing your take on them. I just ordered the Soxtravaganza kit. Hope to have time to play along with you. My order is in the name Lisa Conway, blessings.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yay! That's one nice thing about KZbin! You can go at your own pace and watch when you're ready!

[@calliecothran7808]

A sock breed and blend study is exactly what I've been thinking would be amazing to have.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm unreasonably excited 😆

[@spincrochetrepeatrcc8961]

Thanks for all the info! I have some llama and alpaca and this is so helpful!

[@CrazyMountain_Fiberworks]

Yay mohair I am partial because I have angora goats 😀

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so thankful that there is someone raising them! I got a tip to minimize those flying fibers I'm going to try out. You can tell I like it better than I did now! 😉

[@brendabacon1613]

Oooooo, now I’m going to have to get some llama to spin. It’s very pretty. And you’re not crazy, you’re as normal as the rest of us fiber addicts. :)

[@candygrubisic]

Pretty halo but still not sure I would be mohair fan just yet. I do want to try llama and alpaca both though...those are on my bucket list along with angora bunny fur.

[@categ50]

I'll be looking forward to the sock study. Not to spin with you, but for the info. I will be going to Rhinebeck also. I've never been, even though I live so close.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

If you see me wandering around, say hi!

[@categ50]

I will! Will you be there on Saturday?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

@@categ50 That's the plan!

[@myroslavajacklitsch6039]

Thanks!!

[@mypinkdragon1500]

Yay, this came just in time. I have been sampling 3ply Handspun for knitting my own socks. I had no idea about brushing your spun mohair to enhance the halo. Gorgeous Trish!🥰

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It fits sound like good timing! The brushing just sorry of raises ends that are tucked in during spinning. Have fun!

[@kristalburns3490]

The sock study...eeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

[@candyquilt]

Looking forward to more breed study videos and when you dye them.

[@LDSVenus]

very interesting spin, i have spun some llama some years ago, but have not spun mohair. I do have some Llama fiber that I bought about 11 years ago from a farm about 20 min north of me, not the same animal I spun before. It will be my next spin, now I’m curious about how soft or course it is. She had a beautiful snow white show Llama (say that fast 3 times ;p), not his fiber either, darn, so I’m hoping it was a soft fiber because I bought three 4 oz bumps.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm interested now in what you got!

[@QuzieSuzieQ]

I love llama yarn, I have never tried spinning it. I think your beagle wants to be up on the sofa with you and Luther. I don’t remember hearing your beagle’s name before, what is it?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

His name is Gus. He does squeeze up with us sometimes, and he has a bed on here. When John isn't here, he often just lays in the other chair ❤️❤️

[@QuzieSuzieQ]

Gus is a great name!

[@teacat55]

This sounds intriguing….. is 2 oz enough to make a short sock? Who cares! I just ordered the set! Challenge accepted! That mohair single is lovely… Llamas have such expressive faces…. Very judgmental countenance. Never get on the wrong side of a llama…I hear.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I can make short socks with two ounces, and you can definitely do that. But I figured we would try them out first and sock quantities could wait until we all know which ones we love!

[@teacat55]

@@FiberLoveDiary absolutely right. I’ll wait til they’re done.

[@ashleyb2083]

I have a ton of sweater quantities (multiple colors) of discontinued Plymouth Royal Llama Silk my mom bought off of eBay >15 years ago when I started knitting. I wasn't ready for it then, but I sure do like it now! It's so soft and rustic looking, though no significant halo to speak of. I haven't really used llama fibers/yarns otherwise. Maybe I should add some to my stash!

[@kjknitz3306]

I love these breed studies they are so informative...Soxtravaganza woohoooo! Thanks for all you do!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad so many of you are as excited as I am.

[@gizmofox5995]

It's always interesting to see how different types of fiber behave. I can't wait for your sock study!

[@tracybarger7822]

This is so informative

[@elizabethernest]

So much great information, I have learned so much from going through this study with you. I can't wait for Soxtravaganza!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I can't either!

[@Setyourhandlek]

The sock study sounds like a great experiment. I look forward to seeing what you discover. The Mohair study was perfect timing as I've been experimenting with some after being given some raw locks. I was so pleased with how lovely the ones I was given came out that I ordered a lb of top to try. The brushing of the yarn was totally new to me and now I'm definitely going to have to try that. You also have me wanting to try llama.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Brushing lifts all those little ends that are just barely tucked in during spinning. You can get a lot of fuzz even being very gentle, so I hope you try it out sometime!

[@rockinrobin1975]

That was great! Not too long ago I bought some raw Llama and haven't even taken it out except to see it had ALOT of vm. So I've kinda been putting off getting into it. But you have given me incentive to get it ready to spin. Thanks!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I wouldn't even know where to buy it raw, but I do have some all processed. I was skeptical about it honestly, but it's absolutely beautiful.

[@monikehawkes-frost6923]

Hey, great video, I would love to purchase the sock kit, it is fairly good price however unfortunately the postage makes it very expensive for me as my budget is limited.

[@jazmin9565]

I’m so excited to watch all your upcoming ideas!! I’m also hoping I’m well enough to get to attend Rhinebeck but I do hope if your able I’d love to see your experience there or a haul maybe? Regardless I’m so excited to see all this growth and opportunities coming your way! Stay safe and well Trish !!🌼🌸

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I plan to film! I have a go pro, my phone, and my camera on the list of stuff to take. I'm starting to get excited!

[@karenbroussard2641]

The halo on both is amazing! I have a couple ounces of mohair in my stash, and a huge box of alpaca (not llama). Makes me want to dig both out and try them!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Go, Karen, gooooo!

[@dianabloom3937]

I love this!!! I have been getting really into the idea of spinning for socks and specifically spinning different breeds and potentially with no nylon content. I can't wait to see what you find.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm excited too! I have spun lots of socks, but once you dye, spin, and knit it's scary to test washing. This way I'll test samples!

[@kimlyne9700]

Oooh, the sock study looks amazing! You are doing such great things.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Aww, thank you!

[@RoxanneRichardson]

What is a "bump"?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Traditionally, it's 10 kilograms of fiber would into one of those round stump shaped bundles. More recently, it is used to describe that shape in smaller quantities. I am usually, or maybe even always, referring to a 10 kilo bump.

[@taniamitchell604]

Nope,not a fan of goats either. I got attacked twice by my sister's goat years ago and now all of them are lumped in the same boat. Would love to try the llama

[@FiberLoveDiary]

If you have a chance, send me an email!

[@GiselaT54]

Lol, hope you don't live in Atlanta. I've been laughing about those goats all day! 😂😂😂

[@taniamitchell604]

@@GiselaT54 no thank goodness. I'm in a different country

[@Rowanstarr]

Never tried mohair.

[@lisasiedenstrang5208]

I can’t wait to spin with you!!! So excited!!!👏😁🤣❤️