Merry Christmas everyone! If you enjoyed my videos throughout the year and you felt they helped you, please consider supporting my work on Patreon - even if it’s just for a month. Here’s the link: www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez Note: Yes, Nunavut is a Canadian Territory. I, however, bought the yarn at a store in Alaska.
@greenpurl84827 ай бұрын
That knitters advisory is hysterical!!!!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
hihi! glad you enjoyed it. Had a lot of fun reading it!
@Freddiefreds7 ай бұрын
I had to show my non-knitter husband 😂
@Kimber_Lee_Enlow7 ай бұрын
Limits of your purse!” Hahaha
@sarahmacintosh64497 ай бұрын
I had to take a photo of it on my tv, so I could send it to my crafty friends. Quite apt with the Boxing Day sales coming up.
@valienpire7 ай бұрын
That had me cackling like a witch 🤣🤣
@rosie_._youtube7 ай бұрын
i LOVE the global and ethical insight. not only are the yarns treasures but so is our own curiosity as a community. thank you Nimble Needles
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
my pleasure! Glad I could show you some new things!
@user-mu4py5nc3b7 ай бұрын
A new Zealand knitter here. Possum yarns are fantastic. They are warmer than cashmere and don't pill like cashmere. I also like that it gives the fabric fuzzy halo. If you buy yarn called "rim" possum content is 40%. One down side is there aren't many colours to choose from. Keeping the number down while producing good yarn is win win situation I think. It's a affordable luxury even Mr Obama got a possum jumper when he came to New Zealand.
@PleiadesNebula6 ай бұрын
Where do you usually buy it? I managed to find a limited supply in the Loopine shop. Thank you.
@alicekramden86406 ай бұрын
I hope Obama wasn’t given a discount. He’s a multi-millionaire.
@user-mu4py5nc3b6 ай бұрын
@@PleiadesNebula do you live in New Zealand? The most known brand for possum yarns is ZEALANA. We have many other brands less known in New Zealand. A shp called, knitstich carries lots of Zealand yarns.
@user-mu4py5nc3b6 ай бұрын
@@alicekramden8640 I think he was gifted, may be from the government
@agata-mx3sn8 күн бұрын
I second this.Possum yarn (blend to be precise) is beautiful and certainly does perform so much better then cashmere. It is very, very soft and not itchy at all. I've got several jumpers including 15 years old cardigan that is still in excellent condition. I knitted neck warmer that I am using while skiing and it is superior to any other neck warmer that one can buy in ski shops. Most importantly, I've never experienced anything warmer than possum blend yarn/garments except for the fur of course. But as knitwear goes it is the best. @NimbleNeedles no need to be concerned about possum population. They are absolute pest and ruin everything in nature and gardens, they breed like crazy and no chance they will ever get extinct. I am in Australia, they are protected here and I can tell you they are doing really well. Even if NZ manage to eradicate them they are still in millions all over Australia.
@anska74757 ай бұрын
Kids have plushies, knitters have that one special ball of yarn. 😊 I would really love a video about the more uncommon types of European sheep. I feel these days all the wool you readily find in stores is Merino. I once wanted something more sturdy and started looking for blue faced Leicester and that ended up being quite the search rabbit hole.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Feierabendfrickeleien once did a very extensive survey on plastic free socks with tons of very interesting yarns: feierabendfrickeleien.com/ If you know german, this might be something to check out. (she's currently not very active due to pregnancy, etc)
@user-iq2no3lk2i7 ай бұрын
Yes Anska, wool varies so much across different breeds of sheeps. I second your suggestion for a video regarding wool! BFL is a wonderfully warm and durable wool. I once bought this horned Dorset sheep wool from a local farm, in a undyed cream colour and woolen spun, and made my fav blanket of all time. It really opened the world of non-Merino wool for me.
@beepbopboop32217 ай бұрын
Yes, this topic is interesting. I am not sure what andes wool is as it doesn't sound like a breed. I have knitted romney wool and tunis from local sources. The romney came from a winery I stopped at. I met the sheep, named Sunshine, that got her haircut for my scarf! Tunis is a colonial breed. I found that interesting since I live in VA where Tunis sheep used to be populous. I made a cabled hat since that was recommended by the spinner & dyer. I have some corriedale in my stash for my next pair of socks.
@carlajewett10917 ай бұрын
Well done! Once again, despite my 63 years of knitting, you have broadened my knowledge of our beloved pastime.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
I remain your humble servant....*smirk*
@bekahsierra73136 ай бұрын
I’m in awe of that pair of gloves. They look perfect.
@NimbleNeedles6 ай бұрын
heh...well..at the price I really had to give my all!
@thizizliz7 ай бұрын
Fascinating information, Norman. One of the things I enjoy about your channel is the education you provide about so many things. Thank you for your hard work. And Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
thank you! Hope you'll be able to enjoy the festive season as well! And thank you for your kind words!
@mmrobison67207 ай бұрын
I've fallen in love with Malabrigo Rios yarn and have only been using that now. Luckily I'm a slow knitter so it doesn't bankrupt me too quickly. Totally worth the price. The colorways vary as it's hand dyed, but i like color variation, it looks less commercial.100% superwash merino. About $20 for 100 g. I ❤ your videos! You are the best at demonstrating things clearly! Have a Happy Christmas!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
yeah, those yarns are very lovely, yes! But as you say, pricey and sometimes even a bit more difficult to come by. & thx for your kind words. Enjoy the holidays!
@yourlocaltheatrekid9006 ай бұрын
I inherited a box of malabrigo rios, and I love them so much! Such a beautiful yarn
@Jennie86847 ай бұрын
Your Vicuña gloves look amazing; I’m so glad you made them ❤
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
heh same! they are my sunday stroll gloves :D
@user-sg4wl6mh7e4 ай бұрын
I live in Alaska, and have collected Qiviut from the Tundra. I was given an entire hide, combed it out and am now spinning my 2 plus POUNDS of Qiviut (lifetime project). I gave a pound away to other spinners. Thanks for the very entertaining and informative video.
@Artemis4Sun6 ай бұрын
I'm listening to this while spinning a guanaco/merino/silk blend. It was a gift. Fortunately I have contact information for the company. SO nice to work with!
@nancynolda2368Ай бұрын
I have a Musk Ox head band and I treasure it! So warm, so soft, so easy to wash (by hand, of course). I purchased my head band in Anchorage. It was hand knit by a Coop of native women. Musk Ox yarn is most wonderful.
@Frostedminifirecracker7 ай бұрын
I have only one little ball of quiviut. It is, indeed, my “squishy” tactile support yarn. 😊 Thank you so much for sharing all this. I’m starting to long for the Vicuna. My father had a Vicuna coat in the 1950s! 😮
@LottaSocks7 ай бұрын
Hilarious disclaimer!! I truly laughed out loud! I’ve heard of most of the yarns you spoke of, I especially liked the back story, or history. Fascinating topic. And you described very well, how the yarn felt in hand! “Putting your hand in cream/lotion..” is the best! How delightfully soft that would be! Thank you, Norman! You’re the Best! Happy Holidays!
@Moon_Thief_4207 ай бұрын
It's been very entertaining to watch this video while practicing some stitch patterns with my $5/skein acrylic. 🤣
@Dollcan7 ай бұрын
Wonderful research done here. Many years ago I would go to a farm and purchase qiviut. So soft and lovely to work with. Thanks for all you share ❤
@suedifrancesco18406 ай бұрын
What an interesting video to watch! Thank-you Norman for compiling this information and presenting it in the video, so fascinating to hear about these rare and expensive yarns!
@MZ-mn9fl7 ай бұрын
Love this video! I'm going to start buying ethically sourced yarns from now on. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
@cruisepaige6 ай бұрын
I love getting my yarn from farms where I can meet the animals. Alpaca is affordable and usually humane!
@MKingBat7 ай бұрын
I love watching your videos. Not only are they so relaxing, I learn a lot. I was very glad to hear you talk about the misconceptions around the cost of garments. You and the people who talk about garment construction in store brand clothing have given me lots to think about!
@brittanybueno41307 ай бұрын
Omg, I was more shaken finding out you were 40 years old than the price of the yarns! 😂 Thank you for such an informative video!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
heh, lol!. Well, we all have these days when we think we were still 20 but then the mirror/ID tells us a different story ^^
@a.w.thompson40016 ай бұрын
Word!
@hokey-os3rx7 ай бұрын
This morning, when taking a little break from knitting, I started reading about the different yarns like cashmere, etc. I was curious about several and which animal they were produced from and even which part of the world. Then... I later saw you had posted this video! So glad you did and for me it was even more informative than the articles I read. Thank you for the great educational video. And Merry Christmas to you and yours!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@elainewilliams4977 ай бұрын
Such an interesting and informative video thank you.I have been fortunate enough to knit with a blended quivit and also a blended bison wool.Both were bought in Canada and are absolutely beautiful.I did handle a ball of Vicuña and was fabulous.I love love love your Vicuña gloves,what an amazing 🤩 40th birthday gift🎁 Happy knitting 🧶🌺
@calicrafter26976 ай бұрын
You are a treasure! Your personality comes through in these videos. You have me chuckling throughout along with learning about these superb fibers. I am so grateful that you continue to produce content. Thank you for all you do.
@TheChroniclesOfYarnia6 ай бұрын
I am obsessed 👏🏼 the vibe , the fiber knowledge it’s giving everything I need 😊❤
@ThundermansThunder20 күн бұрын
I just rewatched this video not sure if I had seen it before, but I enjoyed it as much the second time I did the first!
@amandag81947 ай бұрын
Your knitters advisory was hilarious. This was fascinating. Thank you for sharing your rare yarns with us. I watched on my TV, so was able to appreciate your 4k efforts.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
awesome! filming in 4k is just so exhausting for me..so extra glad it was worth it!
@KATHYFARRELL6 ай бұрын
Years ago I bought 100% cashmere goat yarn (Pashmina) by Galler Yarns now discontinued, made a cowl. I also bought mink yarn years ago but, my very young special needs daughter got a hold of it - torn up - I just cried. All in the life of a knitter.
@jacquelynsmith23516 ай бұрын
I came across a rancher who had recently stopped raising paco-vicuna, and she was getting rid of all her yarn for CHEAP! I got 4oz for $140. I got two weights, two natural colors in each, so 4 varieties total. No idea what to do with them, so they're in that special place in my stash. Y'all know that spot!
@NimbleNeedles6 ай бұрын
That's amazing, tho!
@dean-in-trenchcoat5367 ай бұрын
another great video! I really appreciate the info about how ethically sourced the fibers are as thats very important to me❤
@noelleparris94517 ай бұрын
That advisory!!!😄😀🤭 Thanks for the warning, Norman. I do get caught up sometimes and want to purchase new yarns that are gorgeous, so your notice helped! Cool review of/introduction to these yarns. Maybe one day I'll get to try some!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
i'd be lying if I purchased all these yarns over the years because I needed them...clearly I didn't, lol! ^^
@ThundermansThunder20 күн бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles I would argue that you did need them, though, because they inspire you. 😉I have a few yarns that I have owned for so many years that they are now discontinued, and a few others from single batches that came from indie dyers, none of which I did not need when I bought them, but were just too appealing to me to resist. They are not nearly as valuable as your yarns, of course, but they are quite inspiring for me just to be able to view them in their present forms as unwound hanks. I will probably use them, eventually, but even if I never knit or crochet them up, this has already made them well worth the purchase! Yarn is the product of the beautiful art form of spinning and, sometimes, of dyeing, and it can be an appreciated, inspiring treasure in its own right.
@roxirossetti62506 ай бұрын
beautifully done, thank you
@tm13tube2 күн бұрын
So glad I found you.
@mongrain89347 ай бұрын
Another great informative and interesting episode. Thank you ! ❤❤❤
@aStitchwithMitch7 ай бұрын
I clicked on this video as soon as I saw it! Thanks for shedding light on such interesting fibers! I loved watching you speak so passionately about the yarn. The close-ups of the yarn was absolutely amazing and beautiful! I liked seeing the bounce and little fuzz. And how you stretched and pet the yarn-I could only imagine 😮 Also the social aspects of the yarn was very interesting to listen to.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
heh. glad my lil close-ups worked out for you! I wish we had like...3D or 4D television yet so you could actually pet along!
@Rt2RmBrs6 ай бұрын
I bought a skein of dark teal qiviut yarn in Alaska last year and *love* it! I made a lace cowl out of it with a bit left over and it's the softest, warmest, lightest weight thing I own.
@blou55986 ай бұрын
Happy New Year, Norman. I am just getting to view this episode. What a truly informative and wonderful video. Truly fascinating. The only exotic yarn skein I own is of Quiviut. I so appreciate the adventure you have taken us through in the world of rare and exquisite fibers. Thank you!
@user-ic2nz3oz9v6 ай бұрын
As always a very informative - and entertaining - video!
@inacohen3396 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this insight into rare yarns. I appreciate these yarns but will never have the skill or budget to purchase. I love your videos and teaching skills.
@intheyellowcorner7 ай бұрын
Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for the great insight. ❤
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@KathrynRose-schultz-qs6qw7 ай бұрын
So interesting! Thank you for sharing!
@caylarivera28047 ай бұрын
I love learing about all these new fibers. It really reminds me as a handspinning enthusiast that I should try to branch out and spin a variety of sheep breeds and other fibers. I love the concept of spinning the under coat from more northern climate dogs. My best friends have a husky mix and i plan to process her shed fur in the spring and blend it with wool to spin. I am so exited to have a yarn made from shed hair of an animal that i love and care about. She is such a sweet little dog, and i will be reminded of her any time i work on it or wear whatever my project turns out to be.
@grammakkt50317 ай бұрын
Thank you Norman. Another one with so much great information I'll watch a few times. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
happy holidays!
@collenelollar24257 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing. Very informative as always. ❤❤❤❤
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Winterseve867 ай бұрын
Thank you for covering these!! I bought a skein of Qiviut when I was in Alaska last summer. I almost got some arctic fox but ended up buying other wool instead. Qiviut is sooo soft.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
it sure is! enjoy your treat!
@azokalum7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing all your squishy yarn treasures. What a treat!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ginninadances2 ай бұрын
I had to come back and watch this again. I really wish I could reach through the screen and touch them
@user-cr1cy9cm5y7 ай бұрын
I love your videos! This was so very educational and very well done!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Kaileynorriscreates7 ай бұрын
Fun and entertaining episode!! Thank you!! ❤
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
my plasure!
@melahatali21047 ай бұрын
Thank you, Norman. Very enjoyable episode. Happy New Year 🎉
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
to you, too!
@estertorrevillas75287 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advisory! I consider myself a beginning knitter and appreciate your helpful videos! Thanks for such an informative video, I was in Alaska many years back and purchased a skein of musk ox yarn, but have been too nervous to make anything yet! I am going to look at it again 😊
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
please do. would be a pity if it never got the chance to shine. Plus, I do believe these luxury yarns are perfect for simple patterns - you shouldn't add too much to distract from the already spectacular fluff, right? So stockinette stitch can be just fine..or even better than more complicated thing
@Stretch10037 ай бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles Qiviut it generally used to knit rather intricate lacework because it's such an incredibly warm fiber. (One of the warmest natural fibers in the world.) The yarn and fiber bloom/halo work together to provide a lightweight thermal layer that is almost impervious to arctic cold extremes and even insulates against freezing winds. It's so effective and so valuable that most Alaskan knitters would consider it fairly wasteful to knit it in stockinette which will use up much more yarn than needed. At least that's how my qiviut-knitting friends up here in Alaska have put it to me. 😊
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
@@Stretch1003 Actually I would like to disagree there. I have found no reason to believe that qiviut is warmer than most other yarns here on this list. And why would it? vicuna or cashmere goats live at much higher altitudes and have to live through very cold winters and storms as well. I think what makes qiviut so warm is the prevalent spinning method that creates a very fluffy kind of yarn, almost mohair-like. But you could replicate that with a lot of other fibers as well. It's amazing, gorgeous, warm..but personally I do not buy into myths because so many other myths in the fiber world have been proven to be wrong by scientists (like alpaka being good for summer wear or other such nonsense).
@valeriebellecats89397 ай бұрын
Interesting and great information. Your advisory was so funny but also really real. Thank you for the hard work.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@MsCloud7 ай бұрын
Your disclaimer brought a smile to my face. I haven't had the luxury of trying any of these yarns but maybe one day I can ethically source some to knit a fabulous once in a lifetime knit. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Happy Holidays!
@lorifontaine7 ай бұрын
Hi Norman! As always, you help us to dream of magic items in the knitting world! Merry Christmas and hugs from Canada.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
@paulacullen78237 ай бұрын
New Zealand won't be running out of possums any time soon. They have no predators and New Zealand has a large percentage of forest compared to a lot of countries so lots of places for them to live. While conservation efforts that involve eradicating pests in specific areas to make bird sanctuaries are going well, there is still the majority of the country where the introduced pests (possums, rats, rabbits etc.) are still in very large numbers.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
sadly, you may be right. Still, I do stand by my assessment that they create(d) structures and industries that will loby against change eventually.
@rachelconnor23276 ай бұрын
We have super rare wool in New Zealand?! I had no idea! 😁 Wonderful video, thank you. I’m daydreaming very happily.
@ViperBurlesque7 ай бұрын
Ahh!! I love the arctic fox yarn! I’m indigenous from the west coast of Canada, it’s SO cool seeing your treasures from the north! I have an arctic fox pelt that I got from a trading post when I was in the Yukon and it’s such a prized item of mine 🥰 I love the disclaimer because I now have that website open just drooling hahaha
@toky2037 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas, Norman! Thank you for wonderful content ❤
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Happy holidays!
@christielamb28946 ай бұрын
Norman, I found this video satisfying to many of my interests. I've always loved learning where things come from and how they're made. And, of course it's about yarn! I love your presentation, knowledge and obvious love of your artistic medium. Your descriptions of each yarn were so vivid i could almost feel it myself. I so appreciate your discriptive artistry as well as your knitting artistry - your gloves were simply stunning...so lovely. Thank you for creating another wonderful video. May this new year bring you as much joy and good fortune as you continue to bring to your yarny community. 💜✌️🧶🤟
@NimbleNeedles6 ай бұрын
happy 2024 to you ,too, christie!
@marilynharlow87207 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this video for it’s educational value. I Only have been exposed to yarn shop yarns and haven’t taken the time to understand weight, blends and values. Thanks so much
@eddavanleemputten92326 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your video! As another commenter said, kids have their pet plushy and knitters have their pet ball or skein of yarn. One thing my grandmother taught me was not to compromise on the quality of your yarn. Knit less, or take apart a sweater it you’re not wearing it enough, rather than use a low quality yarn. I’m a lace knitter and that means using good quality or all that work is for nothing. I prefer to make sure I shop as ethically as possible and to be mindful about what I buy. I shy away from Australian merino ever since hearing about museling for example. Not so long ago I stepped up my yarn game: I’ve started spinning. It gave me an entirely new appreciation for fibre quality. It takes me a lot longer before I can start a new project unless I combine a commercial yarn with a hand spun one. I’m currently processing an alpaca blanket in preparation for spinning. I know the animal’s name, which is pretty cool, and the fibre is very fine as it’s a prize winning blanket, much softer than any alpaca yarn I’ve ever been able to afford at a fraction of the price because I’m doing the processing myself. My source is less than 15 minutes from where I live. I’ve seen the living conditions of the animals and they live like royalty. Due to my budget I’ll probably never be able to afford those rare yarns. But it’s wonderful to learn about them. AndI tend to agree about dyeing possibly affecting the properties and feel of a fibre. If I like how a fibre feels and how my sample spin feels, I’m not a fan of risking dye affecting it. Especially if the natural colour is beautiful. All the best for 2024 and happy knitting!
@maizoon43276 ай бұрын
I love that advisory 😂😂. Thank you for broadening my knitting knowledge including any caveats on ethics
@theastewart67217 ай бұрын
Hi Norman. Thank you for this very informative video. I really enjoyed it. Such beautiful yarns. No I would never knit socks with the first one you showed. As you so aptly pointed out, not very many people would see them. Your gloves on the other hand are so worth showing off! Amazing work! Thank you for another year’s worth of wonderful videos. Merry Christmas Norman!❤️🎄🎄❤️
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you, too, Thea
@judithwilson18147 ай бұрын
Wonderful video, Norman! Thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Happy holidays!
@redredwine12777 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing us your knowledge. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024🌹
@pikkopots6 ай бұрын
"If you shop yarn you don't need or buy only one skein with no project in mind and no intention to ever start one." LOL! I feel so called out.
@NimbleNeedles6 ай бұрын
🙈🙈🙈
@elizabethalexander-pukerud79517 ай бұрын
Thank you! You are right! Many of those yarns I knew nothing about! I so enjoyed this video! Merry Christmas!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Happy holidays!
@agaile71076 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, that was very interesting episode!😊❤
@NimbleNeedles6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mandles.7 ай бұрын
Those gloves you made took my breath away!!!!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
i'm so happy with the results!
@sandravt21687 ай бұрын
Ich bin sprachlos! Hatte keine Ahnung, dass es das alles gibt. Vielen Dank für das lehrreiche Video. Und dir auch frohe Weihnachten! 🎄
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
heh, gibt sogar noch viiiieeel mehr. In Europa gibt es sehr viele tolle Schafrassen! (aber das ist ein anderes video) Frohes Fest!
@roseandra17 ай бұрын
I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you for all of the information. With that said, you, are an amazing person. Your videos have helped me out tremendously on my knitting journey. I’ve been crocheting for over *cough* 40 years and knitting for about two years. Informative videos and awesome tutorials. Thank you for all the time and money you spend on your videos. I am grateful. 🤗 😊 P.S. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 👋
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Happy to hear you appreciate my videos and all the effort that goes into them
@RoamingwithRover6 ай бұрын
I was in Alaska and got to see, see not touch, the musk ox and fox yarn! 🧶
@Noneya52416 ай бұрын
I love the knitters advisory!!! So funny 😂
@carolynadams22646 ай бұрын
Norman, thank you so much for this very informative and entertaining video. Because of the cost of some of these yarns, I'll probably never get an opportunity to try them but I'm happy to know about them.
@lizlorraine4637 ай бұрын
Well done, informative and I love your knowledge and your inviting us to have ethical concerns of how the product is produced and brought to market. This is why I follow you and your wonderful knitting skills too. Happy Holidays from Granny.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Happy holidays!
@meenha19767 ай бұрын
Merry Christmasdear Nornan, wishing you the best of 2024 thank you for your unique videos.
@nightfall36056 ай бұрын
There is an interesting documentary available on KZbin that chronicles the replication of the oldest known pants. Part of it was sourcing the appropriate wool since ancient sheep started with guard fibers and we bred them to only have the down layer. There is a flock of these type in England and the owner also spun the yarn for the project (if I remember correctly). I think the original project was German but I watched an English narration.
@NimbleNeedles6 ай бұрын
interesting! lemme know if you still have a link or so!
@nightfall36056 ай бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles found it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp2apJyNrN-cmNUsi=tj58bNW2VA1AQysd
@heathermarieloving81326 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! I've been knitting for almost 15 years now and have developed a special interest for natural fibers, but I still hadn't heard of many of these yarns! I appreciate your insights on the ethical considerations of each yarn, the transparency around price, and your ending message about an increase of price not inherently meaning an equal increase of quality. This is my first of your videos; I'm subscribed and excited to look into your catalog! I hope you have a fabulous new year! :)
@heathermarieloving81326 ай бұрын
Also the gloves you made for yourself are absolutely gorgeous!
@NimbleNeedles6 ай бұрын
Welcome to my channel ❤️
@EvieO19507 ай бұрын
Hilarious advisory! You were absolutely right, I’ve never heard of some of these. I’ve actually touched Quivit when we visited the Musk Ox research station in Alaska. It was amazingly soft but I just couldn’t bring myself to spend that much with the real possibility it would be eaten by bugs where I live. I do have a mini skein of Bison I purchased in New Mexico years ago. Mine is not the soft version and someday I’ll make a couple of coasters with it. I would never knit socks with any of these!!!
@janetlepre75557 ай бұрын
Wow! Brilliant presentation. You are so informative and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. I always learn something from your work. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@janetlepre75557 ай бұрын
My pleasure. Your preparedness and skill is always professional. Thanks again.
@victorialove91047 ай бұрын
Fascinating video. I really enjoyed it. Subscribed. Merry Christmas ❤
@tusial81657 ай бұрын
Loved this video🤩🤩
@kl48887 ай бұрын
Thank you for the disclaimer!!! 😂❤
@eonarts7 ай бұрын
Love this! When I was a beginner knitter I knitted with fun cheaper yarns and discovered that acrylic made my hands bleed! So I switched to wool and my hands were a lot happier! I love unusual yarn and we had a local small yarn shop that specialized in off beat yarn. A lot of it came from cascade yarns and other more reasonably priced brands. I got camel, yak, bison. I never paid more than $13US for 100grams! I did blend them with merino wool as they’re all very warm. They’re also water repellent/resistant, so ideal for a cold winter hat. I love angora blends but there are ethical problems with it though we do have access to ethical angora in our main large yarn shop. I splurged on some tie dyed 100% ethical angora for a ruffle scarf (the main body was alpaca) pricey scarf for snow weather (it doesn’t get cold enough for snow where I live!). I love a soft halo for a hat and alpaca, yak and of course possum have nice fluffy halos perfect for a hat. I purchased some NZ possum maybe 10 years ago? And I’ve knit it into hats. It’s also super warm and water resistant! I can wear those hats in the rain and my hair stays dry. Sadly the wacky yarn shop closed and the main shop only has expensive yak. I’ve never seen camel or bison. The yak is in the $30US price range so I’ve been sticking to baby alpaca. (Only 1 hr away on the back roads you’ll see alpaca farms with the occasional camel!). Because I live near fire country sheep work hard to reduce fire threats and you’ll even see them working areas in the cities like Berkeley CA! So we have lots of small yarn brands.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Always a shame when treasured yarn shops close 😓
@arctiknitter6 ай бұрын
Thanks for an informative and interesting video. I live in Alaska and am fortunate to have a lovely big stash of qivuit that I enjoy knitting with.
@user-iq2no3lk2i7 ай бұрын
Thank you Norman for the delicious yarn content. I have been longing for some quivit for awhile, and I might have finally got my grabby little paws on some after watching this video hehe. Also, cashmere is my current fav that didn't get its named spot in the video. I am obsessed with undyed cashmere. Sometimes I feel that undyed yarns don't get the love that they deserve -- they truely feel amazing and look great, and they take less water to produce, so more eco-friendly this way.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
because cashmere is only a 10th of the price of the other yarns mention in this video (except the mink and possum). ALso, I didn't want to fill a list with items everyone more or less knows! Doesn'T mean, ofc, that it's not a great yarn!
@Crochetedbymichi7 ай бұрын
Ich schmeiß mich weg 😂😂😂the knitters advisory is priceless. New subscriber here 👋🏻 ❤the arctic fox yarn halo is beautiful 😍your vicuña gloves are stunning!!!!
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
welcome to my channel, michi!
@tlgebbia7 ай бұрын
Beautiful video, Norman. Christmas Blessings to you. ❤
@irishknitter177 ай бұрын
Wow! I can differently say I’ll never knit those kinds of yarn. But they are interesting.
@helenjowett78797 ай бұрын
Also thanks for all the information and Happy Christmas to you, and all your viewers
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Happy holidays!
@reginapettus-mendek47897 ай бұрын
Thank you, wonderful to see beautiful yarns I’ve not seen before. I have created two berets out of the Australian Bushtailed Possom. It’s one of the warmest and beautiful fibers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Found it at a little shop called ‘The Ball and Skein’ in Cambria, California. One of my favorite places. 😊
@TillIGetToYou7 ай бұрын
Do you remember what brand the possom was called? I would some local yarn
@hannahsideris43537 ай бұрын
Danke für dieses echt schöne - für mich - Weihnachtsvideo ! Und danke für die gute Aufklärung :)
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Gern geschehen!
@debmullis40877 ай бұрын
Love your disclaimer at the beginning Norman! Very funny (and appropriate for those with a lot of disposable income) 😂🎅
@johannazercher7057 ай бұрын
Watching this while working on some *extra* sturdy socks for my partner and thinking: Wow... I'd love to have a little stole out of this. Or this. Oh, no, wait, THIS! :D As always: Love your content, looking forward to becoming a patron next year
@demonpeepers43106 ай бұрын
I’m updating my wishlist, I’m already lucky enough to own a pacu-vicuña scarf and an oz of yarn, also an oz of vicuña, 2 oz of quiviut, 4 oz of Italian cashmere, and 12 oz of a silk/baby camel blend
@rebeccamuck72366 ай бұрын
I subscribed because of this video! Thank you for the ethical and context based information! I loved the insight into the fact some are deeply engrained into the culture while others are ethically questionable. You've inspired me to get some very fancy yarn someday. XD Maybe.
@NimbleNeedles6 ай бұрын
welcome to my channel :)
@kimhardy3897 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Norman and all the best for 2024 ❤
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
to you too, kim!
@Treasacello7 ай бұрын
I loved the disclaimer at the beginning. Interesting yarns. Thank you for sharing. I hope you have a fantastic holiday season.
@NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@karenladwig7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@angeliqueschmidts25556 ай бұрын
It’s such a treat to have access to so much information thanks to you. I live in Bolivia where vicuña is now illegal to be used for yarn as they are a protected species.