Fiber Mill Tour at Two Roots Alpacas in Greeneville, Tennessee

Welcome to Two Roots Alpacas and Fiber Mill - home of Ruth Anne, Brad, two pups, and 55 alpacas. We’ll get to meet the animals before taking an in depth tour of the fiber mill!
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Intro (0:00)
Alpacas (1:16)
Skirting (9:08)
Tumbling (10:33)
Washing (10:54)
Drying (14:28)
Local Cloth (16:51)
Picker (24:58)
Blending (28:53)
Fiber Separator (29:57)
Carder (32:52)
Draw Frame (37:05)
Spinner (38:43)
Plier (47:09)
Skein Winder (48:41)
Closing (53:04)

[@ThePineCottage]

Ok, this was fantastic! I am a product of Mr. Roger’s, and my favorite parts were when he would visit the community and we would learn how things were made. This episode was just like that!❤ Thank you for sharing your adventures! 😊

[@Grace-ms7un]

I loved those parts too!

[@MrsKWheatley]

Hats off to you and Kent for a great video. It really shows why yarn is so expensive. Your documentary-making skills are growing every month that you are on the road!

[@bbrown8353]

Fantastic video! Makes me appreciate the costs involved with yarn from natural fibers!!!

[@connienelson3162]

😂wow! This is so awesome. I am moving to Mosheim to be with my son & family. I am a spinner, knitter & weaver & so excited to see this nearby😁 This is facinating as I have never seen a big operation like this.

[@debbieedwards9508]

This alpaca farm is run by such a patient and wonderful couple who obviously love their animals❣️The education they provided is awesome; and you’ve done a great job in putting it all together-thank you so much, I loved every minute of it. I am a crocheter who is still too new to the craft to delve into these beautiful skeins-my goal is to make shawls with alpaca by next Fall to sell locally using fiber from our local alpaca farms here in Central Oregon. Your video has further inspired me! Thank you❤

[@kylie7595]

Two roots alpacas mill is incredible! Ruth Anne is so sweet.

[@KnittyNatty]

So sweet!

[@SylviaW2022]

This has given me so much more appreciation for the craft and expertise involved in creating fiber. Worth every single penny! When I purchase yarn, I will never again question the price. Thank you so so much for sharing this!

[@KnittyNatty]

I totally agree!

[@jatraveler1277]

Agree, much appreciation for how my yarn became yarn.

[@kristinahill3708]

This was absolutely phenomenal!!!!! I'm 50 years old and was raised on Mister Rogers. I mean this in the most complimentary way: this video made me nostalgic! You really took us right there with you. Thank you Natalie and Kent!!!

[@k_darby]

This was really well done! Both fun and informative. It is such a treat to see folks who are working to preserve fiber crafts and uplift their communities of both artists and farmers.

[@diannecarter1754]

Knitty Natty I am really enjoying all of the background that you’re bringing to us! It really makes you appreciate the material ❤

[@KnittyNatty]

Thank you so much!

[@katedavy6272]

Didn't know you were in our area! Ruth Ann and Brad must have enjoyed your visit. Will you also be going to Stewart Heritage Farms in New Market? Also Alpaca Ranch and great friend!

[@carlytasmith5754]

Alpacas are such wonderful animals🧶

[@carlytasmith5754]

This brings back so many memories: some great friends of mine had an Alpaca farm and I was able to visit their farm even with my children & grandchildren. I learned a great deal about Alpacas and their fleece and yarn fibers. I was also able to help when they had their Alpacas sheared. It was a great experience 🧶

[@alekfelis]

Such an interesting, informative and emotional video for me, as my grandparents used to have a sheep farm, from which they had to give up when urbanisation swallowed our area. I love to see and learn more about people who are still able to keep yarn processing as a family activity in small and local businesses. During my Animal care internship I had the chance to visit big yarn manufacturer company it was fascinating, kinda similar (as it's the same process of course), but it was feeling as a job for which these people are paid to do daily, not necessarily as they have passion or interest at from where that yarn came and where will go after their working day end. The vibe at this video is in the opposite direction! Such a pleasure to watch it! Also I saw a few other people commenting that and I so agree with their opinion that this is an excellent made episode, that can be produced for Discovery Channel's "How It's Made".

[@txbarnldy]

Oh I would love to have an alpaca farm. What a fascinating lesson. Thank you!

[@krisnugent1250]

Wow! Fabulous explanations of all the mill workings without losing us in the technical. I could really visualize the fiber turning into yarn. Thanks!

[@rebeccaluppold4788]

Great episode. I will never complain about the cost of yarn again.

[@reginagraham6539]

I was mesmerized watching this process. Thank you!

[@KnittyNatty]

You are so welcome!

[@lisasg3cell]

This was a wonderful video! I've always wondered how yarn went from animal to skein. So interesting and informative!

[@maritzascraft]

Thanks for taking us along. So amazing 🧶

[@thewanderingstarseed]

I lived in Weaverville for 4 years, I miss it so much

[@mimih6527]

Loved this episode!! Great job!! The alpacas are so cute and seem very sweet! Thanks for the educational video!!

[@lindamcwilliams3377]

I worked in a textile factory making wool for 15 years. I done a one year course at Belfast college of technology in Northern Ireland and it was so interesting. They had a massive carding machine. It was so big that the room it was in had to be built around it.

[@kimmorrow200]

❤❤❤ Alpacas I would love to have them all 😊😍

[@KnittyNatty]

I know! They're so sweet!

[@christyrogers6914]

Wonderful video. My parents live near Greenville and I will have to schedule a tour. Thanks for showing us the process all the way through.

[@angelicamelendez6179]

So glad I found this video! LOVED 🥰 seeing the alpaca and learning the yarn process. ❤❤❤ Thank you!!!

[@kathleenmccrory7166]

Truly incredible! Such an amazing process to provide us with beautiful fiber and yarn! Thank you for sharing.

[@ivettepassiglia4971]

I loved this episode. So many steps to make a hank. Now I can understand the price if quality yarn.

[@lanitaleis7965]

So interesting.. and so many steps to get 1 skein. Totally appreciate paying the price, thanks for the adventure and tour !

[@yarnmotivated-joyceswensso9744]

Favorite video on this topic ever. What a great crew at that establishment.

[@KnittyNatty]

Ruth Anne and Brad were the best!

[@marleneknits]

Such an interesting video! Thanks Natalie for taking us along 🦙 😊

[@KnittyNatty]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@colleenwright-kakkar6384]

This was great. We live only 30 to 40 minutes from there and when my son saw this he wants to do a field trip Friday (home schooled)

[@subellekazooti9589]

Great Episode! Sure worth the price for all this effort. Thank you.

[@suzanneburns6130]

That was awesome! Thank you! 🥰

[@jennymissen3523]

That was so much fun to watch, Natalie. Thankyou

[@conniemedeiros5618]

This was extremely interesting. I loved it and the gentleman explained so well.

[@KnittyNatty]

I’m so glad you loved it! They spent so much time with us. It was awesome ☺️

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

Very fun to see

[@deedeewalker1564]

This was so interesting! Thanks for doing this. It helps me appreciate all that goes into producing small batch fiber!

[@TinaWells143]

Looks like you had a blast, thanks for sharing, I love Mill Tours

[@elizabethalexander-pukerud7951]

This was incredible! I so loved it! Thank you!!!

[@beanaasz4069]

I was absolutely enthralled watching this video. Love the "extras" Kent. I usually knit while I watch (who doesn't!) but I kept finding myself just watching. Thank you so much.

[@rosaliecovello441]

Gold stars to you Natalie,! Loved the alpaca farm. We used to help with shearing at a alpaca farm yearly. Thanks so much for all the information. 19:59

[@KnittyNatty]

That is super cool! Thanks! I’m so happy you enjoyed it ☺️

[@upsidedownsam2712]

This video was awesome, and if you make it to Massachusetts there is the best yarn store called Boston Fiber Company, it is a lovely store in the most beautiful area it is a must to visit it if you are in the area. ❤

[@leonauchitelle4811]

wonderful segment

[@marilynmckenzie2111]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing! 🧑🏻‍🦰🇨🇦

[@CasualKnitter]

Absolutely outstanding 🎉

[@debwillner5598]

That was so fun to watch. Thank you!

[@karenmiller1665]

What a great video! I am definitely going to go back and watch this one again.

[@RaeInTime]

So interesting!! ❤🎉🧶👍

[@gayamax8458]

J'ai adoré!!!!! Merci pour ce merveilleux reportage. Bisous de France

[@wendyknopp1252]

Wow! What a treat. It's amazing to see the entire process. Thanks!

[@sarahb4330]

So good! Thank you

[@MegaYippers]

Wonderful video ❤ thank you so much!

[@bratmamma]

Fascinating❤

[@aly5321]

This was a fun watch!

[@wendyd4152]

This was fantastic!! Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@caitlinboycher8596]

I was sitting on this one planning to watch after I got back from vacation…a vacation where I was less than an hour from Asheville and local cloth 😢 I wish now I had watched so I could have gone in to support! I’m there several times a year usually so I’ll have to go back soon. In my area we only have one lys within an hour so knowing how many shops are in the nc mountains and that local cloth is one, I definitely have a day planned for my next venture!

[@mabellee424]

Very interesting process !

[@barbaramcrae8425]

This was most interesting. Thanks for the tour!!

[@fyrecraftedgaming]

This is where I live, how have I not heard of them!?!

[@ronell10]

Awesome

[@debrasusan73]

So interesting!

[@justdi3347]

This is so cool. I live in NC and have visited Asheville a few time. Next time I go there, I hope to visit. What a learning experience for you. Thanks for sharing and making this known.

[@KnittyNatty]

Ooh yes! It’s so enjoyable!

[@katelynrader4592]

This was so cool to watch! Now I want to work at a mill😂 maybe after I convince the hubs to get sheep he'll let me add a mill to our property!

[@jilljarvis94]

Such an interesting and informative interview! Thank you!!

[@julieedwards6937]

I absolutely love this, it was really interesting. Thankyou

[@gwenrushing9794]

I LOVE how it's made videos. Who knew it took that many machines for fiber to go from farm to needles? Thank you for sharing in your yarney adventures.

[@myrellard7274]

Loved watching this video!! So informative.

[@jill552]

Wonderful video and project.

[@laurabandstra3385]

So cool! Thanks for sharing this!

[@sandistolle4874]

How fun to see all the steps. A whole new perspective and easier to see where the costs come from.

[@ArtJunkie]

They are so beautiful. What a wonderful video😊

[@KnittyNatty]

Thank you so much!

[@Marielm1]

The helpful llama cartoon. I just can’t! 💖💖💖💖😂 I’m back in grammar school watching a film strip about life on a working farm and having just as much good fun! So corny and so perfect. You guys rock!

[@KnittyNatty]

Hehe thank you!

[@Jacelyn5440]

This was very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@JordanLeigh]

Good job guys! This was super entertaining to watch.

[@A2Z_Knits]

This was so cool to see!!

[@cali.ana.stitchery]

This was so cool to see!

[@cherylmorrison2803]

What a great video and sweet couple of Alpaca Farmers! Two Roots Alpaca Farm is also a Harvest Host for RVers, I believe. They are not too far from my home in Black Mountain, and it was a thrill to have met him at the Southeast Fiber Fest! Thanks so much for filming this process.❤

[@yasmins1306]

I loved this video ❤ so interesting to see the whole process. I learned a lot. Thank you Natalie

[@rachelkashani]

Such an awesome video thank you

[@betseyfowler2625]

Oh, what a video! I’ve had some printing/binding training experience and their are some similarity to it. Fascinating!

[@katedavy6272]

So happy you are so close to home and visiting our local stars!!! Will you also visit Stewart Heritage Farm in New Market?

[@MsCarlaJS]

This was so cool!

[@alecsgirl]

Very well done. This was so interesting!

[@Creative-Chaos]

Great tour! I really enjoyed learning.

[@dostopitnow]

I loved this! So interesting and fun!❤

[@samanthabeamakes]

I loved this video!! So interesting!! Thank you for all y’all s hard work

[@gretchenmariee]

This video was so incredible! I think it gives all of us more appreciation for the finished product we get to use.

[@keriphillips4415]

I love the journey of seeing how it is done. I have been surprised by how much TN has to offer in fiber arts. I wish we had a good option for a yarn store in the Memphis area.

[@1aliveandwell]

Had read there are 2 main types of Alpacas that 1 type has silkier softer long fiber and other has more loft . WOndered what the people who raise the Alpacas in areaa Alpacas are native to (Peru?) use the different fibers for. If clothing, gloves, hats, jackets, or carry bags.... Very nice video showing so much on how they take care of Alpacas and process fiber.

[@purposeinmind]

This was great, thank you Natalie, Kent, Brad and Ruth Anne!!

[@nothandokhoza796]

The first Alpaca was so camera shy. Looked so cute

[@jatraveler1277]

very professional. Natalie did a good job with questions. The owners were so knowledgeable and patient. Super editing skills. Fantastic, I learned so much. Great appreciation for where my yarn comes from ❤

[@denisedavies5859]

It’s the first time I’ve watched this process from start to finish. I have new respect for artisan yarn and crafts in general. Great informational video.

[@jessicaliew4735]

I love knitting with alpaca, so it was fascinating to see its journey from field to skein. Love videos like this where I can learn about my hobby on a deeper level..

[@SAP64]

That was an excellent tour of the processing of yarn and even better you got to do some hands on work of the process. Was that Toaster in the closing shot getting a feel for being a farm dog? He must of loved all the new smells.

[@chareseshinabery]

This was so fun! Thanks for sharing this journey with us!

[@MsPenelope10]

Super fun too see how it all comes together! Great video!

[@ghislaine8146]

This was so interesting.. I loved it. Thank you to Fiber Mill for this yarn process tour. I really, really enjoyed it. And now, I understand better why the prices of yarn are what they are.

[@jennifermccarthy1561]

Loved learning about the whole process! Thank you for doing this - hope we can see more soon!

[@teenacarter7282]

I loved this episode! Thank you so much for always having such great content!