Soxtravaganza Breed Study Sock Extension Southdown! I Tested EVERYTHING Again!

[@SmallFossy]

I would definitely watch more sockstravaganza videos!

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi Trish, I hope you're OK 👌xx Love the intro with Luther, he always makes me smile. Love tge colours that you picked for this sock. Love how it spun and knitted up. I think this one is my favourite though. Hope yiu have a great weekend, see you Sunday. Take care and stay safe. Love you too Jen xx 😘❤💕

[@FiberLoveDiary]

He's the best! XO

[@abirhussein9781]

I vote for more experimentation. The results are so astonishing. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine wool surviving in the dryer and still looking good. Full speed ahead

[@gerryivkovich1857]

Knowledge is a wonderful thing. Keep up the breed studies if you are up for it. I loved the colors you chose and how the finished yarn looked. Thanks again for sharing with us. God bless.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you!

[@carrietreder8474]

I was laughing so hard at your blooper opener, with Luther, and the longer it went on, the harder I laughed. I could hear the Jeopardy theme playing in your head 😆 I would love more breeds in the series, I find the whole thing fascinating, it’s definitely encouraged me to try multiple breeds, and that has made me a better spinner AND knitter. Whether it’s this series or the original, I’ll take it. I also like a tightly plied yarn, even if it’s not for socks (though I do make them less tight if it’s not for socks.) Determining how to spin dyed fiber to get different color effects is one of my favorite things to do. It’s like working a jigsaw puzzle! I got distracted by your gorgeous nails while you were comparing swatches….they’re so pretty! Color suggestion: greens are my absolute favorite, something inspired by a magical midsummer forest….

[@hollyscott8772]

Thanks so much for doing this sock breed study, Trish. I haven't said anything yet, or done more than open my samples. But here is my plan: I'm testing for durability. I will be carding mohair into each roving, dying it a different color from each other and knitting one sock from each breed. I will then be able to wear them interchangeably and see how long it takes my heel to poke through. And I would love to try another couple of breeds! No pressure, holidays are busy times, but whenever you get around to it, you can count me in again!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I love that you've designed a test that works for you! I think it will be January. It'll take that long to get it all lined up!

[@hollyscott8772]

@@FiberLoveDiary Now let's just hope I complete this test! I am not as good at completing projects as you are!

[@jeanbadeaux1486]

Absolutely love this fiber and yarn! Colors are gorgeous. I definitely want another study because I didnt get to do this one. Colors for next..I would love you to do a Mardi Gras theme with purple, green, and gold! Love you🐑😘💗

[@the4trents]

I enjoy ALL of your breed studies, I learn SO much. I would love for you to continue doing breed studies for socks and other breeds... maybe even include other species and even plant fibers. It wouldn't bother me if you move between usage types of fibers based on what is available at the time and/or your mood (what you feel like trying next.) I bought the first breed study and I'm still working my way through those and I'm hoping to, eventually, do the sock breeds as well.

[@jenm4721]

I have been going back and watching some of your old videos again. I have to stay that you wear every well. I love spending time with you, even if you are saying the same things! Much love!!

[@kraftykClark]

These sock studies are wonderful, very interested in the different breeds, how they hold up to average use. I will definitely jump on the band wagon again if you do another one. As far as a color, I've been experimenting with a deep purple, lime green, light blue then mist with black in a spray bottle, loving this journey, Thank you !!!

[@torifgonyer9871]

I just loooove Southdown! I've been experimenting with it lately as well. I wanted to find something that had good strength, minimal shrinkage and would hold up to the abuse my husband puts his hand knits through without the need for nylon or mohair. I love it for socks- squishy while still being amazingly strong. It even works great for a Chihuahua sweater that keeps our little weirdo warm in northern NH! I'm really enjoying the sockstravaganza episodes. I'm a complete nerd so I love data and comparisons and all that ridiculous stuff. :)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! Luther is about to get a sweater too. First time ever, he's shivering in November 😕

[@beverleylawton6899]

Wow - love the Southdown! What a great colourway too. I’d personally love to see you extend sockstravaganza please (without putting any pressure on you - I’m always appreciative of what you do for us!). As always you are brilliant and I learn so much. I needed your wonderful video today as I’m going through a dicey time after a rubbish scan result and can’t focus to knit or spin atm…I’ll get there and your video has worked wonders to give me a lift🙏😊

[@ailienrhijnsburger5178]

Oh Beverly, wishing you strength to cope, praying you will come through this tough time ok.

[@OoOlijfje]

Hi Trish! you ask for comments. so here goes: I would love to see more breed studies (for socks and any others). But my biggest comment is: it is your enthusiasm for doing what you love and bringing us along on your own fiber journey that makes this channel so great - so you do whatever makes you happy!

[@PandTRanch]

I love sockstravaganza! What a lot of work you are putting in, though! I love your scientific, methodical way of testing these wools. I never would have guessed you can machine wash any wool with minimal felting or shrinkage!! We love you! Keep doing your awesome stuff!! 😊 Colour suggestion… dark cherry and peach maybe? (Must be hungry… ha ha)

[@michelewrobleski2404]

Love this experiment on wool breeds! I have spun up the first three breeds and have had a problem with the first half of the southdown breaking and drifting away while spinning. But I think it was due to the fact that I finally received my WooLee Winder for my Louet S90 (the bobbins are hard to come by apparently) and I felt like I was learning to spin all over again LOL. But on the second bobbin everything came together and I realized that I could spin thin and I really enjoyed spinning it up. Love how fluffy it was in the final product. I haven't had time to dye or knit the yarn up yet, but I am so happy that you did the testing for us all to see. Thank you so much for allowing us to experience more breeds. And yes, I am up for learning about more breeds whenever you want to fit them into your busy schedule. Michele

[@kristalburns3490]

I want more sock stuff. It is seriously weird to have conversations with troll about socks and wool..... I say this trend needs to go a little longer. :) Oh color suggestion, something frosty? Blues and purples?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Ooo, my colors!

[@calliecothran7808]

I would love to see more of these sock breed studies. Seeing how each wool is performing in the wash is fascinating. These have been so informative and helpful for figuring out which breeds I would like to try out for sturdy socks for my husband and I. I've only knit one pair of socks for my husband and they are his favorites, but he's very hard on his socks, so he's afraid to wear them often.

[@lorikula8227]

Didn't think the colors would blend that well but , I was wrong... love it! I need to do some dying. Think I need more of this wool .. I like that there us almost no shrinkage.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I like it too way more than I thought I would.

[@mariapartington7910]

Count me in for next study. I just finished #4 Love It... amazing how one improves with each spin, very fine for me. I did switch to 3 bobbins, more consistent than chain ply. Still need to dye them all. Love blues n burnt oranges touch of brown, thank you. Oops forgot to mention, I truly believe there could be a whole conversation on fiber prep. These fibers are so easy to spin, superior quality to some of the stuff out there. Thanks again.

[@kimbryan2014]

This is the third episode I have watched and am going to watch them all including you create in the future. I have just joined a local breed study monthly and have yet to receive my first sample...so exciting.

[@tracys.5143]

Really really enjoying this sock breed study, Trish! Thanks for doing it and showing us.

[@karonroach790]

I love watching the sock study. For so long I thought wool was wool and now that I know it's not so, I want to know all I can cram in my brain! Keep going. BTW, love the dye process too.

[@juliannewilliams]

I would love to see more breed studies! I'm really enjoying this series. I ordered the kit to spin along, but just haven't pulled my wheel out yet. I'll be rewatching each video before I spin each breed. So much good information!!

[@PNWwonder]

I am thankful for the privacy of the group! Love your blanket in the background. The sock study has motivated my sock knitting, I about to turn my heels on the second pair in two weeks. I haven’t started any sock spinning yet, I have a cormo sweater spin on the wheel at the moment. Another informative video!

[@tracybarger7822]

I love soxtravaganza! It is increasing my bread knowledge even more. I will watch as many as you are willing to do

[@deejcarter2003]

Yes, yes, yes, please. More breeds for sock 🧶

[@tae.ella.mae.8186]

Loving these breed study videos. I've been wanting to do a breed study for awhile now. These videos will help with my goal to spin my own sock yarn one day. I just have my drop spindles and currently trying to learn supported so we'll see how that goes.

[@ashleyb2083]

I haven't commented much on the sock breed study, but I'm anxiously awaiting each new video. I love making socks, and I have some of these breeds in my stash. Never thought I'd be able to throw non-superwash into the washer. So exciting!

[@deesuhr6333]

i so appreciate that you are doing these breed studies and would love to see as many as you want to do!!

[@lindagerhard8381]

Thanks for all this great breed information. YES, YES, YES more sock breed information, please! There's always so much to be learned and I really am enjoying this series! Color suggestion for the cheviot in two weeks - how about a blues combo from ice blue through sapphire blue? Just a thought.

[@sylvanwoods5271]

I'm late to the party, but have been enjoying these videos so much! I wish I could have purchased the kits while you had them, but haven't been able to just yet. Thanks so much for doing these. I'd love to see you continue with them if you have the time and energy, perhaps once the winter doldrums set in. :)

[@lmchatwin77]

Cute little Luther, he cracks me up. I'm working on a sweater for my husband for Christmas.

[@mandyperlaky570]

I'm not spinning along with the soxtravaganza but I am really enjoying watching it, just like the breed study, so I would still be really excited if you expanded it with more breeds. To me it would be especially interesting if you are able to get some fleece from U.S. raised "meat" breeds since those are so overlooked. Also, your manicure is so pretty!!

[@Melmaz32]

Love the colors you chose! Thank you for testing everything ~ it’s very interesting how little everything shrunk! I am interested in more studies of sheep breed

[@karenheroux203]

I’m working on Ursa Canis for a new doggie friend of mine, hand carding some Romney, spinning some Wooley on the Matchless and some silk/merino on the Starling! And watching you. Enjoying it all!

[@lorimurphy889]

I am very impressed with the way that held up. And I love the dye job!! a win win !!

[@sueb-t2183]

Love your breed studies, just bought two Romney/Corriedale ewes bred to a Leicester, so I am excited to have my own fleeces.

[@jenniferc.6338]

Hey Trish! I love the sockstravaganza, more would be great! I feel vindicated with your (and my!) use of chain ply for socks . Though I'm busy spinning for a sweater right now (2 pounds of BFL/silk, so pretty!), I'm sure I'll rewatch when I get back around to spinning for socks.

[@lorim.8136]

I’m in awe at how well the fibres are doing 😊 definitely on my list of must haves. I’ll be going on a sock binge this winter lol

[@StephSario]

Yes yes yes! Don't want this to end!

[@lmchatwin77]

Yes continue the study. I enjoy learning.

[@categ50]

I was in Florida when you published this so I missed it. Love the colors. I would probably go with a brighter sage green. Kind of looks like tourmaline. Nice.

[@amymanselle7405]

The colors turned out very well. Watching your breed study videos always makes me want to do it too, but I should probably spin up the fleeces I already have first.

[@sadiesspincraft6319]

It's very interesting and I think alot of people don't answer like myself cos we are watching several at a time to catch up while we work on something maybe xx

[@Hood_Scale_Models]

Im not doing socks, because I don't knit, but it is very interesting to hear the facts about the sheep / wool , also to see how the study goes. I'm kinda interested in which is best, so I'm watching. You rock Trish, keep doin' what your doin' .

[@avalontampsett5023]

Thank you for the breed study, love how the Southdown spins.

[@sleepydrJ]

Really interesting and super informative too! Please go and continue sampling and analyzing more breeds!

[@ailienrhijnsburger5178]

Your intro was so cute. Made me giggle out loud. You are adorable. I would love more sockstravaganza!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Sometimes I think if I just wait a minute, he'll stop on his own 🤣🤣

[@suebrady6179]

These experiments are so interesting. I've spun three of these breeds before, but haven't tried machine wash or dry. Love the blanket in the background!

[@elizabethernest]

Another amazing success! More breeds to try? I'm so here for it!!

[@krankywitch]

Thank you. More breeds please. I’m really looking forward to the Suffolk experiments.

[@katelynrader4592]

This is so fun to watch! I say do a deep blue/green swampy color scheme for the next one!

[@katlynkoester]

Love the colors you picked for this one. More great information!

[@nylahammerle4037]

As a total newbie, these studies are so helpful. Please do more of them. And possibly add a skill level for spinners, if that is a real thing or just my inexperience and lack of knowledge.

[@annettemixon1264]

I am doing a breed study inspired by you, so by all means continue. It is always interesting to see if we reach the same result or what the difference may be.

[@lisabodfish2039]

Love this study you are doing. This is all new to me. I love to knit and crochet, and after watching some of your videos I want to get into spinning. Oh and some color suggestions would love to see colors you would see in northern lights.

[@dawanariley4183]

Love the sock studies. Would love to see more. Would love to see how alpaca 🦙 wool sock would turn out. They say alpaca is warmer. Lol still trying to spin thin yarn for socks 🧦. I still buy sock yarns.

[@aninocentangel]

🤔 I would suggest lovely muted rainbow colors aka rainbow noir. Thanks for continuing with the breed study, I’m fascinated. I’ve been telling people for years that there are so many more wools than merino

[@lisaml7411]

I would continue doing a longer sock fiber study! Loving checking out new-to-me fibers…. Also, this is giving me ideas for knitting items for my family. My daughters only want acrylic in what I make for their kids since it all has to be washer/dryer friendly.

[@MaliaSpringer]

I’m new to your channel, but I’d love to join in if you do another sock study! Such a cool idea! I’m knitting my first pair of handspun socks now and see many more in my future!

[@beckyshook3526]

I like the sheep pic you showed very cute love pooch too

[@teresac.m.355]

Getting to know my new Daedalus Starling. It is so smooth and quiet, I love it.

[@candyquilt]

Loving the breed studies. My sister is learning to spin and I am dyeing rovings and tops for her so I will be trying different combinations to see what she likes working with. I knit - mostly shawls, hats and cowls - have been trying to return to crocheting but my hands seem be twisted the wrong way from arthritis to get comfortable with it. Love the colors you have dyed, maybe try lavender, yellow and green to get a springtime yarn?

[@elizabethscott3218]

The FB group is private so we don't get spammed by bots! Thanks for sharing your experiments.

[@CrazyMountain_Fiberworks]

Thank you for doing this I will have to try some of these breeds.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It has been so fun for me.

[@DeHartHouse]

I love these breed study videos focused on a particular project. Your samples look amazing! 👍 Do you plan to make socks out of the remaining yarn to wear and compare later? For colors, I've been drawn to shades of green lately.

[@LisaMyEclecticLife]

I can't wait to spin this one. I have only spun the singles of the Dorset down and so far don't like the feel of it. I did enjoy the Dorset Horn very much. Blessings.

[@enswann]

Thanks for helping me get through post thanksgiving clean up!!!

[@sandrahageman9955]

Forgot to mention… I do like your fiber study. Keep going. I didn’t order your sock fiber only because I seem to have a few too many things in the works.

[@melaniereising5661]

I am still learning, too! As to colors to dye the cheviot, maybe blues and turquoise.

[@teresac.m.355]

That color is so beautiful

[@jacquelinesalem2776]

Love this study! Carry on!!

[@heatherkather653]

I love the colors!!! Maybe jewel tones next time? Teal, magenta, etc.....

[@dmbrown240]

Love watching the process. 😁❤️

[@teresayoung4145]

Thanks so much for these videos. I have 4oz top of the Dorset horn, and Southdown. Going to dye them and spin them up for sure now.

[@the4trents]

I thought that I would mention that Southdowns are one of the breeds that the 4H kids like to raise in my area for stock shows. 4H also has categories for judging wool and mohair fleece quality. In Texas, we have county extension agents in each county, the work for the state agriculture department, but they work hand in hand with 4H and FFA. I could call my County Extension Office and possibly get information about buying wool from 4H (or FFA) kids once the competition is over. These shows usually have buyers (for livestock or wool, etc) that purchase from the kids when the show season is over, but most are willingbto sell to individuals, especially if you are willing to pay more that the buyers. It could be a good source for fleeces if you are willing to work with the kids, a d not all kids who are raising "fine wool" sheep use the wool for judging. In that case if you are willing to put up with second cuts, etc, you could get wool on the cheap.

[@GiselaT54]

I'm in if you do more sock breed studies, but no pressure. 😀

[@CloTricots]

I'm saying yes yes yes to more sockstravaganza! In Québec we have East Friesan, is it a down breed? It feels quite similar to Dorset to me.

[@suebrady6179]

I vote that you dye the Cheviot purple, because I always choose purple if there is a choice!

[@redmonika10]

I am absolutely enjoying these videos, and will order again! Days been kinda bland. Nothing much to report, working on a scarf.

[@teresac.m.355]

Thanks for sharing

[@micahmilne]

Yes, yes, yes! More sockstravaganza! I love meat breeds.

[@micahmilne]

Okay, silliness aside, I'd suggest Polypay and Clun Forest as future potentials. They're both very meaty but fun to spin.

[@sandrahageman9955]

Did a dye sampling today for my next sweater project. I am spinning up some Rambouillet. Three ply. Long ways to go. Spin first, dye second for this project.

[@sharonking7978]

Yes, yes, yes please keep going. I loved your newest color way. Maybe next could be blue, purple, and green (all deep moody hued).fyi - l didn't get the Finn. Have a Corriedale on the way. This makes 3 1/2. Last for the year. I just love the processing. Love back.

[@Rowanstarr]

So interesting. You should do a blue/purple colorway.

[@heatherpagefiberfreak4230]

I love what you're doing! My color suggestion would be tobacco (Dharma) and Imperial blue (ProChem) or Paprika and Twilight (Pro Chem). Can't wait for the next one!

[@glendasmith7507]

It’s gorgeous!

[@ShelbyNina26]

I've loved spinning the Shave Em 2 Save Em breeds! I fell in love with Clun Forest which is also downey. They all have their purpose. :) Off, dye it different shades of green. (I'm really missing green right now even though i love Winter ;) )

[@jenm4721]

I would be very interested in a Suffolk study

[@danielleh8461]

Wow I really love the colours this week! What about some blues and light browns (sandy colours almost).

[@kellywest2820]

It turned out wonderful. Off subject, cute nails. Are those salon or new stick on gel and harden like a salon? When we use our hands in crafts , it’s nice just for us to see our nails nice.🙂

[@beckyshook3526]

Very pretty and I herd I am going to diet too funny tell gus that gus kitty watched too

[@deesuhr6333]

color idea - dark green, purple and orange!

[@trinanortham131]

That’s beautiful

[@kathymikulin9006]

Liked the comparison, how about Christmas colors???for the next color dye.

[@alisonhenry820]

I love your channel trish! What about blue(s) for the cheviot?

[@janatherton9194]

I have to try some of the Southdown, I haven't spun that one yet, I like that it retains most of the stitch definition, even after going through the wash. I spun some Cheviot sock yarns over the summer, I just have to decide on which patterns I want to make with them.

[@gemmaf_]

Your breed studies have been amazingly useful to watch. I heard another podcaster mention you did a sock one too and had to come and watch. Am I being daft because I can't find the video of the Dorset Horn spin?

[@gemmaf_]

I found it thanks to the algorithm 😜 For some reason it didn't come up when I searched or looked back through your videos from this time. Did you ever get to the next 4 breeds you were thinking of testing?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I plan to do one at a time spread out over the next few months. Time is a struggle!

[@gemmaf_]

@@FiberLoveDiary Yeah I thought that might be the case. It seems like quite a lot of work per sample. Well whenever you get to it, I'll be excited to watch. I'm slowly spinning up some small (10g) bits of various breeds from an old advent, for some socks. I'm curious which breeds you will choose.

[@sadiesspincraft6319]

Colour suggestion for the cheviot moss green, plum dandy, and platinum and or delphinium blue x

[@candygrubisic]

I don't know why, but in a braid I think of petunias. Just noticed my washer is almost the same as yours but mine's a Kenmore LOL. Time will tell which is the better sock yarn, but seems the southdown wasn't fuzzy after the first wash. The Dorsets don't look any fuzzier after that first wash. I like all the colors but the fall looking one with rust is still my fave. I didn't get the last sock study, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't buy the next one, plus, at the moment, you still have some left and available for purchase so it's not too late "yet" lol. I do think doing some Suffolk in the next one is a great idea but I haven't a clue what else to add lol.