Breed Study 7 - Sheep Breeds Lincoln and Manx Loaghtan Wool - Spinning the Samples!

[@CloTricots]

So many breeds to discover!!! I've never heard of most of them!

[@joelwilliams5634]

I get excited every time I see your videos pop up I always learn something from you. Thanks Trish

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@michellelaw7550]

I love Manx Loughton. I spun up over 1kg and knitted a huge cardigan. It’s like wearing a blanket and so so warm. It’s squishy but slightly scratchy at first but after a bit of wear I don’t notice the scratchiness. It’s my favourite cardigan for the winter because it’s massive and so warm. My cats all love it and as soon as I sit down wearing it they are all trying to burrow into it. Love these breed studies.

[@OoOlijfje]

2 breeds I have never tried - I am loving the breed study, and am super happy to hear you are adding more to it!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad!

[@deejcarter2003]

I really am enjoying these videos🥰 So much so that I ordered a breed study batch of fiber for 40 different breeds, but ended up doubling up on some because I had some of the others. So far I’ve spun up 5 and it’s very exciting and I’m learning a lot. Thank you so much for sharing 😍

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That is awesome!

[@QuzieSuzieQ]

I think I would want to do a breed study of all the really soft squishy fibers. I’m so happy you have extended this study and added to it.

[@spincrochetrepeatrcc8961]

Omigosh you said that about your hair and there was a lady in the store where I work the other say with the most beautiful silvery gray hair and I thought "I would totally spin that.... no! That's a person! Too far!" 🤣🤣🤣 I think I may have fallen a smidge too far down the rabbit hole.....

[@FiberLoveDiary]

😂😂

[@t.williams9849]

Love watching these and learning about the different wools and sheep out in the world.

[@juliaawesome555]

glad you're expanding your breed study, looking forward to the perendale next week, we have loads of them in New Zealand but my snooty soft merino loving hands have never tried any

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Merino is great too! I had the most beautiful Perendale fleece once. I bet I still have a little bit of it sitting at the bottom of my fleece closet even!

[@colleenharlan6519]

Nadia will be so excited when I show her your shout out! She'll feel famous :)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I hope so. I really appreciate her input!

[@lienenoradotsevi4116]

The breed study is so much fun! It's really awesome that you decided to add some more!

[@categ50]

Thanks Trish. It's just amazing how many sheep breeds there are! Really enjoying this.

[@lorim.8136]

😂😂 “I would look like I’m wearing an outfit made from my own hair” love it!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

😁

[@autmntooley7186]

The Covid fatigue is real. I actually just started learning to spin in December because of your channel. It’s kept me from loosing my mind. Hang in there. Thanks for sharing your journey. 💗

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That's so great! Yes, it is too real. I"m finding myself staying home, because when I go out, people doom and gloom me to death. I don't know how people can just listen to news on it day in and day out and not lose their minds. I'm not burying my head in the sand, but my brain needs more than just fire and brimstone for stimulation.

[@mammahoney29]

Yes!!! Please put together a breed study!! Maybe like a monthly subscription? Maybe 4 breeds a month or something! I'm totally down for that :) Also makes it more affordable for newbies ;)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Okay this is a good idea. Thanks. I will have to play with it a little bit.

[@rockinrobin1975]

I've always been curious about the Manx Loaghtan, so this was cool to watch. Thank you again!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ThisGuyLovesAnimals]

Loving this breed study Trish. I’m learning so much! You’re awesome, appreciate you taking the time to share your journey with us♥️♥️

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@kjknitz3306]

"You can't tame the floof"! hehehehhhhh, love it! Love your t-shirt too! :)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

😊 thank you

[@nancyskinner5207]

I am laughing. When you showed the Manx top, my first thought was “Hey, that’s the color of your hair!” Actually your hair is a lighter but the same shade. I love your hair. And I would love,love,love to get my hands on a Manx fleece.

[@creativitybytrisha6819]

I love hearing your thoughts on each fleece! Excited you're adding more to this study!

[@LifeinLancashire]

I was curious 🤔when I've been watching your breed study videos exactly how many sheep breeds 🐑 there are here in the UK. I counted 81 different breeds currently listed on the UK sheep association website, so a lot more breeds than I thought ☺️

[@sterp8]

Yes!! Worn out from covid chatter!!! My focus is fiber! Weaving!! Yes! Love your diary program! Inspires me and makes me feel good that the ways I weave are not wrong!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad! I get really tired of people telling others how they "should" do things 🤣🤣

[@pennygonzalez8772]

I’m in California and I’m eligible for the vaccine on April 1st. I haven’t personally noticed the new surge in my area, but it will be reassuring to get the vaccine. The breed study is fascinating.. thank you for your channel!!!

[@dawnuselto8777]

Glad to know that you are having a fun time with this breed study! I'm also excited to hear that you're adding to this study! Can't wait to see where this takes us!

[@hitzchicky]

I would totally do a modular blanket with the yarn you get from this. I think it would be a great way to show it all off!

[@gerryivkovich1857]

I'm so glad you are adding more to the study. I had a friend who raised coopworth, a very nice medium wool. I use correadale a lot. I have spun the marsham you will do next time. I did not like it so I'm anxious to hear what you think of it.

[@jazmin9565]

So enjoying this breed study! I hope you are able to add camel. Very unusual/unexpected fiber I’d be quite curious to hear your thoughts on.

[@katlynkoester]

I'd love to see other species as well! There's so much more fiber out there than sheep, although sheep are super classic fiber animals. Maybe some plant based spinning fibers too!

[@Thethingaboutknitting]

This has been so fun to follow! I'm diligently practicing my spinning to get to the point where I'm confident enough to do a breed study.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That's great! All it takes is regular practice and you will feel confident in no time!

[@karenbroussard2641]

“The floof can’t be tamed.” 😂 now I’m gonna be on the lookout for some! And the next two I’ve never heard of, so can’t wait to see those!

[@plansandprocrastination]

One of my favorite fleeces was a Lincoln lamb. Never spun the Manx before, but the close up you had of what the top looked like made me want to get some! Thanks :)

[@rmac8737]

You should so weave a cover for your binder using the handspun from your breed studies... that would be so cool

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You really got me thinking, because that would be SO COOL, but I am afraid that it would be hard to keep clean because of handling. I"ll have to think about that though, because it's a great idea.

[@rmac8737]

Hmm....yea I see your point....one to ponder for sure!!!

[@melanieo15]

That Manx Loaghtan is gorgeous!!!

[@seekingtoremain]

The difference in hank length was crazy!! I’m so glad you thought to spin and prep like you did so we could see how the nature of the fleece can play such a huge factor

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It even shocked me, and I planned it so I could show the difference 😂

[@WellWoopdidoo]

Those horns are great, fantastic looking sheep.

[@ColoringAddict]

Yay for more episodes to this series! I can't get the same package but you've gotten me to try some of the breeds new to me. Now I'm very interested in Manx Loaghtan as well, that'll be next. By the way, if you want to try some Kihnu wool, let me know, I'll send you some :)

[@emilywallacehandwovendesigns]

I have 200g of Manx Loaghtan waiting to be spun...and I ordered 200g more after watching this video. Thanks for the great reviews! 🙂

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I confess that I was placing an order yesterday and I added some to my order, because I liked it so much!

[@WistfulCreative]

Oh, I look forward to trying the Manx! Really enjoying this series. TFS

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@micheleellis3338]

I love the Breed Studies with you, thank you so much. 🕊❤️🧶

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad you like them!

[@sylvanwoods5271]

My Fleece and Fiber Source book arrived! I've been learning so much from it, and am so glad you recommended it. The Manx Loaghtan looks gorgeous. I feel like I really have to try some.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@iknit8b707]

Hi Trish, Thanks for another great learning experience!

[@Ahlathein]

Oooh! I didn’t realize Manx would be like that!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You'd never guess it from looking at that angry looking sheep 😂

[@katnewman2856]

Mornin! We're out of hard lockdown here and allowed to meet outside... coincided with the sun coming out so predictably everyone has gone mad! 3rd wave in the making... 🤦‍♀️ Am crocheting amigurimi style Easter wreaths for friends and family (calorie free!!) to keep busy. Good to see you looking well x

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Fingers crossed that soon we will be living life again, or maybe my fingers are crossed that I can stay home. Going out isn't all it's cracked up to be 😂😂

[@katnewman2856]

I totally agree!! 🤣 but the choice would be nice.

[@amym5926]

That golden brown is so cool. This makes me wonder--have you ever thought about doing a wrap-up video for this at the end of the study? Maybe top two or three fibers in a few different categories - favorite/least favorite to spin, squishiest, smoothest, most surprising, most likely to be purchased again, etc. I've just really enjoyed seeing the comparisons between each pair of fibers; might be cool to see you compare them all together and hear which ones stand out!

[@alisonhenry820]

Awesome stuff Trish! I love that you've added other species to your breed study, yay! Please consider adding angora rabbit too, it's so soft, and the halo! But actually, now hearing what you said about mohair makes me think you might not like spinning angora... some of the alpaca I've spun is really fluffy and staticky too... 🤷‍♀️ looking forward to the next video! You are so fun to watch 😁

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I do have some. It's dyed, but I could add it. I just don't have a source for it.

[@alisonhenry820]

Razzle Dazzle Rabbitry and Yarns LLC 🥰

[@sheamcintoshford-author5494]

lol! You could make a sweater with the amount of hair I've pulled out of the shower drain this past year! Thanks Covid! 🙄 Well, maybe a vest since I chopped it all off. 😆 The horns of the Manx Loaghtan makes me thing of Davy Jones' tentacles from the Pirates of the Carribean. 😂

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It does kind of look like those horns are coming at you!

[@teresac.m.355]

I look forward to these videos each week.

[@bentrent5924]

I am loving this series! I'm learning SO much!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@sheenargh]

I haven’t been looking forward to spinning the Lincoln. But...it must be done. :) It looks like it’ll make a rope that I’d want if I had a mule to tie up. 😂

[@sherryperry67]

I am enjoying your breed study so much! As a new spinner I have only spun corridale and a few unknowns...looking forward to trying something new!🐑🤔🧶

[@abirhussein9781]

I purchased a mini breed study and planed to source the rest from my stash. You see I got a bunch of fiber in September when I started spinning. Just this week I assembled everything and discovered I had about 90% of what I need to follow along including the Manx for this week. It was the very first fiber I purchased whilst awaiting my fist spinning wheel to arrive way back in August. FYI, I'm not enjoying the hair like breeds. Otherwise this is an amazing learning experience and every spinner should give this a try. I make it a point to watch your video first just to see how things went. Much thanks for all the tips and advice.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That sounds really cool. Those long wools and primitive breeds that are more like hair aren't really my favorite either, but some of them are nice for lace. I think it's good too to know what you don't love so you don't buy a whole fleece not knowing!

[@annetteblanas8636]

Could you do a bread study of raw fleece?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I've been thinking about maybe putting one together for 2022, but it would be a subscription with maybe four samples a month. Stay tuned! It feels like such a big undertaking!

[@donnac368]

So much great information! Now I'm on a hunt for the Manx Loaghtan!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Good luck!

[@suzi9828]

That t-shirt is killin' me! LOL Off to find some Manx Loaghtan.

[@CrazyMountain_Fiberworks]

I had never heard of the Manx loaghtan before

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't recall hearing of it either before I got this study.

[@emtcharlotteknox]

I loved this weeks video. I am looking for some Lincoln although I think I processed some already. LOL. Thanks.

[@beckyshook3526]

Thank you for doing this I am learning a lot those horns are crazy be kind of scary to come across in the night

[@artistirmafeliciarodriguez7752]

Hi Trish, Loved the video, Thanks for sharing, Hugs and Blessings

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! You too!

[@HirschfeldHandknits]

That Manx Loaghton looks like something I need to spin! And maybe dye... maybe?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I really want to dye some, so it's already in my cart for my next raw wool order.

[@sandrahageman9955]

Trish, I woke up yesterday morning thinking it was Tuesday. So disappointed I had to wait another day for this week's breed video. I so look forward to these videos. As for additionals fiber types, I had received some pygora goat fiber. It was brushed from the goat. Lots of VM and dirty. I am slowly working through it. I hope to have enough to make a couple of beanies for the owners as a memory of their goat. It is very downy and soft. Any tips? And, finally, my little black boy (Basso, a kitty), wanted to say "hi" to Luther. He loves the videos, too. Until next Tuesday.

[@karendezwart5493]

Thanks for doing this breed study. :)

[@lesleylyon954]

Still loving it! Just spinning Eider so I'm a little behind great project

[@FiberLoveDiary]

There's no timeline, so you are exactly where you should be!

[@kimlyne9700]

I just got Manx Loaghtan from my Breed Study group and I haven’t spun it yet but this really makes me want to!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It was great. I will get some eventually, like when I've spun some of the stuff that's staring at me.

[@beverleylawton6899]

As always, I sooo enjoyed this. You are brilliant and teach me so much! I desperately want to get some Manx Loaghtan now! (I’ve got tons of fleeces to prep and spin so I’m trying not to add to the fibre🤣)... The difference in length of the two skeins was insane! I’m loving this series (well, anything you produce tbh) so thank you 🙏

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That's so nice, thank you! I have so many fleeces, I am feeling really overwhelmed right now, but it'll get better if I just push through some projects. I'm glad you're enjoying the series!

[@Kivvrin]

Thank you for this video! I look forward to them every week! I wasn't overly fond of the Lincoln either but I also read that it may be good for lace weight. I may try it sometime. The Manx Loaghton was a dream to spin! Loved it! Mine is brown also even though it is from a different source. ❤❤

[@FiberLoveDiary]

laceweight is what I would usually use Lincoln for, but probably not what I had in this sample.

[@melaniehuhta8853]

I’m spinning fiber for a Nightshift shawl. Um, where’s the fiber from, you ask? Why from Trish @fiberlovediary So lovely.💖💖💖 So glad I “suggested” my hubs get it for me for Christmas.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lorikula8227]

Love the lynx.. May need to try some in the future!

[@GiselaT54]

Well, change of plans for me today. I was gifted some Manx Loaghtan a couple weeks ago, when an order from a provider was late. I already washed it, now I'm thinking it may need to be next on my to do list. It was really pleasant to wash from the raw fleece and poofed to 3-4 times it's size bt the time it dried. :) Soooo soft!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm not surprised that it grew during drying.

[@jessicawright1656]

I'm going to have to try the manx laughton!

[@bonniemcgee6648]

I am enjoying your podcasts.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sadiesspincraft6319]

Another brilliant video thank you trish I'm really am enjoying watching these xxx

[@LDSVenus]

Another great spin! I have never heard of the Manx Loaghtan before. It was definitely fluffier, I alway think in my head that fluffy = soft, not sure why.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm sure there are some exceptions both ways, fluffy ones that aren't soft and soft ones that aren't fluffy, but I think a LOT of the soft ones are fluffy and vice versa.

[@meliaclark1087]

How about adding Angora rabbit to your species list? I love spinning super soft bunny fiber. 🐰

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

Wow this video is so interesting, thanks for making this series! Can’t wait to check more out ❤

[@melaniereising5661]

I’m going to put Manx on my list to spin.

[@emmasmom60]

I like Perendale too. I've only spun it once, but it was a nice spin!

[@brittfox9038]

I liked spinning Manx Loaghtan, like a coarser Finn (probably my fav). It's reasonably priced from WoW so I bought a couple pounds of it and use it mainly for felting.

[@redmonika10]

Cracking me up! Love it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TRaceTK]

Love this series! I think I have a small sample (1oz) of Manx Loaghton, off to find it! Thanks 💓

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@barbarareeves9669]

Oh my! the Max looks so squishy....

[@avalontampsett5023]

Here in the uk, my husband and I have had our covid vaccination. Haven’t spun this week, as our three dogs clothes lined me. And yes I fell over and very bruised.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Oh, no. I hope you're all right. I have read they're having trouble getting enough of the vaccines in some places, so I'm glad to hear you got yours.

[@dawanariley4183]

I use my Lincoln for locks in felting. fleece hard to clean ( it looks little yellow on the tips) My opinion lol Lol alway dye them

[@brendabacon1613]

Yes, you are driving me crazy, but that’s ok. I can’t wait to see what you make. I thought of a couple other species when you mentioned the alpaca and llama. What about yak and camel 🐪

[@StitchingNana]

So much wonderful information, thank you.

[@tools4ewebycarolhowe496]

Wonderful information!

[@teresac.m.355]

Thank you!

[@kathycostello4104]

I love the natural color of the manx loghtan. It would be fun to have that worked with a bit of it dyed slightly darker. Would do great color work, do you think?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It would be wonderful for color work because of the color, and also because of the spring and stretch, because if you've ever tried to do colorwork with no stretch, it is TOUGH.

[@Jess21097]

Love this in informative as always

[@dananellums2845]

I am worn out too Trish. You seemed very pleased with the Manx Loaghtan. Do you like spinning with it more than Jacob?

[@kathymikulin9006]

Love it..

[@Laurie_in_Maine]

I cleared out 4 bobbins of tiny leftovers practicing plying with Andean bracelets! :) (I still have to re-watch how-to video) My first raw fleece purchase was Lincoln. Probably not buying anymore. No. I WOULD NOT buy more in all honesty.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

If I could see a fleece in person, I might be willing to buy one, but I won't buy that top again , FOR SURE.

[@helenehenkel]

I enjoy this very much, I’m a very new spinner. Will you also be adding angora to your study?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I actually hadn't planned on it, but I may now because it was requested a few times!

[@sylvialawrence3494]

I love this series! I started watching it to learn how to pronounce the mysterious names but keep watching because you are amazing! Do you wet finish your skeins? If so do you wait to judge the characteristics until it's dried or do you find that step unnecessary? Also, when measuring the locs, do you stretch them tip to tip or measure it relaxed? Lastly, do you have a patreon? Thanks for your wealth of knowledge and this channel! I am so glad to have found it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Sylvia! Thank you so much. I'm currently working on a project with the wet finished yarn, so I'll be able to evaluate the breeds that way, but I did not wet finish for the initial videos. I chose to have a membership here on KZbin instead of Patreon because who wants another platform? Not me! It is still less than a month old, so there is more content for members coming!

[@sylvialawrence3494]

@@FiberLoveDiary thank you for your reply! I didn't know there was a membership through KZbin! I'll have to investigate how to join.

[@teresayoung4145]

I cannot spin Lincoln. It makes me break out. I 💘 Manx Loaghtan. What's the # for Instagram for the breed study?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

#fldbreedstudy21. There are plenty of other breeds to spin!

[@makennacornwall3288]

Why not cashmere?

[@IG88isevil]

I LUV Manx Logahtan...(so that’s how you pronounce it!)✂️🐑🧶

[@morgan9197]

Love this series!! Thank you for all the great info! Where do you buy your bumps from? Just starting my spinning journey after years of knit and crochet. Thanks again 🧡

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Joshua! I have trade accounts with some of the bigger mills, so I get most of my top there, and I process a lot of my own fleeces as well.

[@Tinkergrumpybuns]

How do you make the " yarn bracelet" you use to ply on the wheel? Do you ever use it with spindles?

[@aliciawatt1184]

Those sheep look crazy! And their wool is untame-able? We must be related....

[@jujuridl]

Uggh! I hate it when Michigan makes the news because of our spikes! Not really what I'd like us to be known for... Speaking of Michigan... And this can be answered any time later, but I had a shepherd friend say to me, casually, "Michigan Wool has not been that great." And I can't stop thinking about that. Why would the entire state have a bad rep on wool raising? I will ask her when I see her again, but she's not digital, so I'm asking if you know why we have that rep. I've had lovely stuff from Michigan shepherds... so...?