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Organic wool
June 02, 2005
I have absolutely no progress to show, on anything, but I do have some more WOOL. My Dad has been saying for a while now that he'd really like a dark brown jumper, but made from wool from sheep that are already brown, so it's undyed (a very cool idea I think!), and organic and all that.
I found a website that sells this kind of stuff, they're based in Wales, and can be found here. And I got exactly what he wanted! Plus an extra ball in a light grey heathery shade:
It's a very dark brown, almost black if you're not in good lighting. It's not really soft or scratchy, just wooly!
I have no idea if this is the right sheep, but it reminded me of a photo Adam took in the lake district 18 months ago, of a little brown sheep!
SHEEPY!
I'm going to design his jumper, but have no idea how long it will take etc etc, so I'll probably keep it a secret until it's finished in case I submit it somewhere or whatever. His birthday is in October so it would be good to finish it by then!
Posted by jen at June 2, 2005 07:23 AM
Comments
Baa!
It has turned cold here again - I think the jumper will be needed soon.
Posted by: Mum at June 2, 2005 08:00 AM
personally, i love the idea of knitting from yarn that is undyed and had very little processing. i'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Posted by: jacqueline at June 2, 2005 10:40 AM
Could you translate Jumper into something a girl from Pennsylvania/Florida would understand and know what it is you are making your dad? I am thinking one piece~zip up~work suit.
Posted by: Betsy at June 2, 2005 02:28 PM
That yarn is great! Organic and undyed sounds very natural and normal at the same time. I'm interested in seeing how it knits up!
Posted by: maleah at June 3, 2005 12:53 AM
Cascade makes a natural wool called Eco Wool in the natural sheep colors. They not only have a broad range of browns, but a pretty broad range of blacks as well. It's a bit on the heavy side - around 3.5 stitches per inch, I think. But lovely, and a ton of yardage per skein.
Posted by: xtina at June 3, 2005 01:58 AM
thanks for your comment on my one-skein wonder! you should definitely give it a go. so easy.
i love that heathered grey you bought in addition to the brown. it looks so nice and wintry.
Posted by: melissa j at June 4, 2005 12:32 AM
Cute sheep! ^_^ I love the idea of using natural colour wool too. Best of luck with your design. What a great project.
Posted by: Missy at June 5, 2005 12:17 AM
What a great idea, using the sheep's natural color! I love the grey you have there. I'll have to see if they ship overseas, I'd love to do a Rogue in that Jacob.
Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Posted by: Michelle at June 5, 2005 12:39 AM