Once you see the difference between harvesting dog hair and any more conventional wool type, you will understand why Kendall Crolius said: “Better a sweater from a dog you know and love than a sheep you’ll never meet!” Dog hair is NOT weird. My friend Ann (that’s her real name)…
Spring for dog owners isn’t just about turning the clock forward; it’s about a lot of brushing. This is a great time, if not the best time to start saving dog hair! For double-coated dogs, even the brief warm-up episodes in March that trigger the irises and daffodils to sprout…
dog hair flowers as a way to wear your dog all year Small dogs don’t shed enough to make anything…or do they? Fuzzy, my beloved first Pekingese, had a glorious coat when he was young. Stunning in color, texture, and length. He also had a glorious temper, stunning in fierceness…
We all know a healthy coat when we see one; it’s shiny, full, and begging somehow to be touched. We have a special appreciation for healthy coats in our business, because a healthy coat makes a great fiber. Great fiber spins well and knits well. There is just nothing like…
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Novak Djokovic reveals he KNITS with wife Jelena during French Open rain delays
TENNIS ace Novak Djokovic has revealed he keeps his focus during rain delays at Roland Garros by...What's the best way to store my dog's fur while I'm saving it up?
The most important thing is that it stays loose. Do NOT pack it while storing it. In fact, open whatever bag you use, and pull it apart every month or so. Hair will felt just like it mats on the dog, so make sure that doesn't happen. As long as the hair is completely dry —no moisture at all—it can be safely stored in plastic. Paper is good, too. Again: just make sure it does not compact on itself. Once it's ready to ship, then you can pack it tightly (Space Bags are great for shipping hair because you can get all the air out, and that reduces the size and weight of the packaging). But it can only stay packed like that for a short time.
Oh please study the physical properties of chiengora, PLEEEEEEEEZZZZZ?!?!
www.nytimes.com/2019/05/17/science/math-physics-knitting-matsumoto.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
‘Knitting Is Coding’ and Yarn Is Programmable in This Physics Lab
For Elisabetta Matsumoto, knot theory is knit theory.I'm in the news again. I'm only sharing this so no one will say "you never told me"...!
Would you wear a sweater made out of your dog's hair?
Jeannie Sanke knits sweaters, hats, scarves and other crafty items out of dog hair.Alex Bachhausen
Shared to our WAMAL page!! (Oregon and Washington Mal Rescue)
I'm just getting my rescue husky mix's fur spun into yarn - proper name is 'chiengora' (and should not smell or itch)
I have a baggie full now!! 😁
Sure!if it’s comfy
I had 4 oz of my Alaskan's Malamute fur spun into chunky weight. I knit a triangular scarf... it stank.It itches, although the fur itself is very soft. I washed it in wool wash and the smell went completely away -- until it came back. Gross. It also sheds, and is "blooming" without being touched. I'm still really glad I did it. Spinnit on Etsy did it and she did a beautiful job!
Yep! My Great Pyrenees!
Nice!!
