Let's talk about NORWEGIAN WOOL

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Let's talk about NORWEGIAN WOOL | PAPER TIGER

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VIDEO NOTES
1. 01:56 Basic info and background
2. 03:48 Sheep breeds
Norsk Sau og Geit (the Norwegian Sheep and Goat Association)'s list of Norwegian sheep breeds: www.nsg.no/saue...
3. 08:21 Yarn brands
"The Big Four"
Dale Garn: dalegarn.no and dalegarnnortham...
Sandnes Garn: www.sandnesgarn.no
Rauma Garn: www.raumaull.no/
Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk: www.hifa.no/en...
Smaller companies mentioned:
Selbu Spinneri: selbuspinneri....
Lofoten Wool: www.lofoten-woo...
Telespinn: www.telespinn.no/
Husfliden's list of Norwegian yarns that are 100% Norwegian wool: www.husflid.no/...
4. 25:20 Where to find Norwegian wool yarns
Online shops carrying RAUMA
Ysolda (Scotland): ysolda.com/col...
Espace Tricot (Canada): www.espacetrico...
Tolt Yarn and Wool (US): www.toltyarnan...
The Woolly Thistle (US): www.thewoollyt...
Maker's Mercantile (US): www.makersmerc...
Norskein Knitting Supply (US): www.norskein.co...
Yarnz (NL/EU): www.yarnz.eu/c-...
Wol in huis (NL/EU): www.wolinhuis....
Knit Nordic Yarns (Canada): knitnordicyarn...
Find other North American retailers via The Yarn Guys: www.theyarnguys...
Online shops carrying HILLESVÅG:
Nordic Fiber Arts (US): www.nordicfiber...
Farm to Cable (Canada): farmtocableyar...
Ysolda (Scotland): ysolda.com/col...
Knit With Attitude (UK): knitwithattitu...
Norwegian Wool (UK): www.norwegianwo...
Hillesvåg's own site (Norway, but ships abroad, including to North America): ull.no/
INDIE DYERS using Norwegian wool:
Værbitt: www.varbitt.no/
Arctic Yarns: arcticyarns.com/
Some of Ninapetrina's bases are Norwegian wool: www.ninapetrina...
For more in depth information, check out this 2012 report produced by the project Valuing Norwegian Wool, published by the National Institute for Consumer Research in Norway (SIFO): www.hioa.no/ext...
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@deekay8911 5 жыл бұрын

I love hearing how to pronounce the yarn names in Norwegian!

@greteklingenberg8846 3 жыл бұрын

I am Norwegian living in US. I have always loved the sheep and used the yarns when I lived there.

@susanbeekman6691 6 жыл бұрын

I fell like I’m late to a party as I literally just stumbled upon this video....which is sensational and so informative. I found an old sock pattern whilst clearing out some of mom’s things and really really want to knit them in Norwegian wool. This video provided some helpful tips in what to look for. Thank you Dianna.

@nancywarren1125 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! A new knitting podcast with real content! Your voice is pleasant to listen to and your expertise is appreciated. I am personally tired of all the emphasis on hand-dyed yarns and the focus on yarns that feel the softest. There is more to yarn and knitting than those two features. I would be interested in a demonstration of the new Addi needles which are flexible and short. I don't know what they are called. They can replace dbl points and magic loop. Thank you!

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

Nancy Warren I do love hand-dyed merino yarns for some things, but it's true that my garments from more rustic yarns like these Norwegian wools wear better and will last longer, and that's so important to me! I think the needles you're asking about are called the Addi Flexi Flips - I haven't used them myself but we're carrying them in the yarn store where I work.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS 6 жыл бұрын

Nancy Warren I agree in regards to the emphasis on softness and superwash yarn. I’m a hand Dyer (Fiber for the People) and I sell a lot of Superwash yarn, but have recently started adopting more hearty, non superwash bases for garment knitters. Superwash yarns just don’t hold their shape when knit into a garment and soft Merino doesn’t hold up to the wear and tare you experience with a much-loved woolen garment. I’m so thankful for this knowledge and look forward to learning more about other natural bases that I may use in the future, both in my knitting and in my dyeing.

@shelleychaseolsen6499 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your very informational podcast! I'm loving it - keep it up. As it happens, I ran into 22 skeins of Dale Garn at a yarn swap in December, bought them for $1 a skein, and immediately cast on a sweater. I LOVE knitting with the yarn and want more Norwegian yarn in my life.

@annamartin2519 3 жыл бұрын

Shelley Chase Olsen what is name of black sweater pattern & yarn used . Beautiful

@LibellulaGlass 6 жыл бұрын

Skeindeer (knittting Podcast and Ravelry)reviewed and raved about this video and I found you through her link. So glad she did.

@spinkittyfibers 2 жыл бұрын

I JUST moved to Norway and I came across your acct on IG. Thank you so much for making this video😇 This has given me a great starting point. I started U.S. breed studies before moving here & now I'm adding in Norwegian breed study. I'm a spinner and focused on local breed preservation. I'm so excited to learn more😊 Thank you again, Kat.

@PaperTiger 2 жыл бұрын

That's excellent! Welcome to Norway!

@ThePattiw 5 жыл бұрын

I followed Skeindeer’s recommendation and checked your podcast out. I had been following you on Instagram already and loved your posts. Thank you for this informational , educational and extremely interesting podcast. Today, as I have been knitting away, I have gone through countless podcasts and feeling quite irritated with the ‘hauls” and the ‘fluff’ in them. I would say that your podcasts holds its own agains Fruity Knitting, which, in my opinion, is one of the best podcasts around. Looking forward to watching and listening to more. I am very interested in heritage animals as well, just like heritage vegetables, and support these shepards and wool producers whenever I can. ❤️❤️🐏

@maryjubenville1832 6 жыл бұрын

If you live in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the wonderful Ingebretsen's store on Lake Street sells beautiful Norwegian yarns. Great video! Thank you.

@shelleychaseolsen6499 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do live in the area and I did not know they sold Norwegian yarns!

@denisepettit8534 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, an I order by snail mail or computer?

@sandyselden6167 6 жыл бұрын

You can also order from Ingebretsen's online. I just did that last month and they were really fast.

@denisepettit8534 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jfm14 7 ай бұрын

That's actually why I'm here, haha. I've been wanting to check out their craft section for a while, but I'm a little overwhelmed by the variety of yarns I see on their website.

@marthablom5734 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful! Intro to Norwegian yarns. I can truly venture into the market with clear understand ing of what's out there and how I can enjoy them in my knitting.

@herjung346 5 жыл бұрын

i just randomly came across this video, glad i did, cheers me up to see someone care about norwegian traditions :D thanks for making it

@gillianlay8963 5 жыл бұрын

Oh and excellent podcast on Norwegian yarns! Thank you!

@irened5834 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video and getting to know more about Norwegian yarn. Thanks

@suzeca-22 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that was So interesting. I had just finished watching your video on stranded colorwork then saw this. I love that gray undyed yarn you showed us ( think it was tinde). I'm going to have to rewatch there was so much info... my grandfather was norwegian.

@meganbarrett8212 6 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful! Thank you for giving such a great overview. It just makes me wish I'd asked you about Hillesvåg's Pelsull offerings before I found myself standing dumbfounded in front of their wall of skeins at Bundingen.

@terrywynn9767 6 жыл бұрын

Your Fault sweater is exquisite!

@khaledjackekermawi8308 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing beautiful energy! Thank you 👑

@Earthmama1968 2 жыл бұрын

Super informative video! I really enjoyed it. Thanks!!!

@margaretmontana122 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the wonderful information about Norwegian yarns and breeds of sheep. I have distant relatives in Stavanger area and loved the trip I made to Norway some time ago. Found your site through Woolly Thistle and am glad they offer these yarns here in the US. Just about ready to buy some Rauma and get going on colorwork, though I love lace too. If you saw my stash, you’d know I don’t NEED any! Recently signed up to take the Master Handknitting course, which will help me become a better knitter. Lots of swatches in my future! Doing my part in keeping the locally grown, sourced yarn companies going. Am particularly fond of Mountain Meadow Wool’s offerings. Plan to visit their mill this summer. Looking forward to viewing your additional podcasts and have subscribed.

@denisepettit8534 6 жыл бұрын

Paper Tiger, what an informative podcast and I so enjoyed your soft speech! I have just decided to knit stranded and started searching and found your podcast which was EXACTLY what I was looking for! THANK YOU!!! I hope you keep making more. Have you or will you be making any tutorials??? God Bless you.

@pegpage8618 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVED this video. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such great information and the links are invaluable. I always find it difficult to know where to get these lovely yarns in the US. Thanks again.

@susanmckee-nugent8431 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. The timing was/is perfect! I have just started knitting, like a fiend, haha, Selbu mittens and one book I have mentioned several of the Rauma yarns you spoke of. nice video.

@patriciadouglass7141 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome information! Thank you so much! I learned so much! Now I need to go buy some beautiful Norwegian wool!

@Mindfulnessification 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video!!! I love Norwegian knitting and would love to knit with more of it!!! ❤️🐑❤️🐑❤️

@angelaevans8632 4 жыл бұрын

I recently completed a jacket by Sidsel Hoivik and she uses Ask ( Hifa Ask) in her kits. I can highly recommend the quality of the yarn. It is a joy to use. The kits are also very affordable and she ships to the uk. I received my order in a couple of days. I love Fairisle and colourwork and her designs are stunning. It’s a great option if you want quality Norwegian yarns and great patterns.xAngela

@Emenord 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the wool! I have given up on Drops Merino and Sandnes, simply because it's too slippery and hurts my fingers. And it doesn't warm as much in cold Norway. But I have been a bit cautious with buying Hillesvåg yet, simply because I WANT to use it and not waste it 😆

@stevenjohnson7086 3 жыл бұрын

Takk for småpraten. Videoen er god og det er så bra å høre deg snakker. Ha det!

@thingsretiredpeopledo3060 6 жыл бұрын

So happy I happened upon your podcast - and so jealous you got to live in Norway for a time! I want so badly to go and eventually I will. As life permits. I too, have long been an admirer of Norway and their gorgeous wool so this is exactly the channel I've been hoping to find. Keep up the woolie goodness! I'm looking forward to more videos :)

@wendybrookes1878 6 жыл бұрын

So interesting and informative, thank you.

@terria9739 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the wonderful information. I knit Corrine's Vanilla sweater using Rauma Finullgarn last year. I enjoyed wearing it so much. It felt different to knit with than other wools I've used in the past but I'm not sure why. Maybe because the ply was a bit different?

@tinypanther 6 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying your videos and looking forward to more.

@wendyhollow1458 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I am currently struggling with eight lines of flat knit stranded work. !!!!!! "Winteriscoming" hat by Smaine. I can do two handed stranded OK but this is really fine never before done anything except "lotsasox" in three ply or light fingering. DPNS and circulars no worries I have long been a fan of Arne and Carlos tutes also an Australian Vlog, "Fruity Knitting" where Andrea loves color work and also pieced knitting so I've seen purling fairisle. OMG so hard. Really concentrating, each 10 stitches marked on hat and also pattern but lots of pulling out and frustration. Hints for purling in colorwork? tutorials? All help valued and having subscribed will now set about back watching. Thank You.

@catnipper56 6 жыл бұрын

This was really interesting. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS 6 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. Gosh. I just learn so much. Thank you for sharing in a thoughtful and organized way.

@lorihintzsche5762 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge!

@hollynoscar3534 6 жыл бұрын

this is incredible info.. thanks so much for all the links...

@shelleyaw123 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video!! Thanks.

@iebaanderson8980 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your insight into this inspiring subject. It was very appreciated.

@deeraines9416 6 жыл бұрын

Im stopping by for my first visit. Skeindeer gave you the highest recommendation. I think i will return.

@biaberg3448 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this information. I’m a Norwegian nitter, but I have never heard about the smaller companies you told about. Only the 4 larger. And I thought Rauma only made yarns for weaving. Norwegian wool is not well known in Norway. Sandnes and Dale is by far most used.

@joyceshankland5126 5 жыл бұрын

Your knitting is beautiful !

@sarahberney 5 жыл бұрын

Fabulous information and video - tusen takk!

@katswinton3809 6 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to find brands that use norsk ull so your clear guide is perfect. I have acquired some Rauma 3tr to try some thick boot socks. Tusen takk!

@Safransax 6 жыл бұрын

Flott episode om norsk ull og garn😀👍🏻 har kjørt forbi mange sauer på samme plass som du har filmet. Morsomt 😊

@micheletibblin7365 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely video. I look forward to the next instalments 😊

@lagrandesuzanne2662 6 жыл бұрын

So delightful! Et bienvenue à Montréal 😊

@knittingthestash 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed all of the info about Norwegian breeds. Thank you--the pronunciations help a lot!! And btw, what sweater are you wearing?? I love the design and assume it's one of your own! ~Melissa

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

knittingthestash Thank you, I'm so glad you found it helpful! I'm actually wearing one of Norah Gaughan's designs - it's called Circlet Shrug, originally in Making issue 3, but now available as an individual pattern :)

@julija3875 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dianna. I just stumbled upon your channel recently and I love it!!! So informative, fun but calming. I love how you share a bit of history about the sheep/wool as well. I was wondering if you have any Books or podcasts you can recommend that really focus on the history of sheep, the oldest breeds etc. I'm super interested in learning. 😊 Greetings from Florida.

@PaperTiger 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm, the first thing that came to mind is The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook - not really a history book, per se, but a wealth of knowledge about different breeds of sheep (and other animals) and the properties of the fiber of each. I haven't read Elizabeth Wayland Barber's books for a long time, but she has some excellent texts on the history of working with textiles. Women's Work is where I'd start there. Not sure either is exactly what you're looking for! But I hope they're of interest nonetheless.

@annmoore6562 6 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon your podcast and really enjoyed it. I am very interested in knitting with Norwegian wool and honing my colour work skills. I hope you continue to educate us and perhaps let us know of ways to find these yarns in Canada!

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear it! I'm planning my first video on stranded colorwork, and I put lots of links in the description box above to online shops that sell some of these yarns (click "show more" and then the links are down under bullet point 4).

@delmahockett1747 Жыл бұрын

I just finished knitting fingerless mittens with rauma finfulligarn and was wondering if they would bloom when I “block” them… yayyy you answered!😀 I would like to know the pattern for your vest? Please?

@PaperTiger Жыл бұрын

It's called Circlet Shrug, by Norah Gaughan 😊

@tklingert 6 жыл бұрын

Loved this. So interesting.

@gillianlay8963 5 жыл бұрын

Farm to Cable in Ontario Canada is carrying the Solje and vilje (ubleket) yarns! Online store😊

@PaperTiger 5 жыл бұрын

I shared that over on Instagram when Dale announced it (so exciting for Canada!) but thanks for the reminder to update the list in the description here!

@glendas7872 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely video Paper Tiger--so informative and different! Also a lovely vest you're wearing in the Tende... Is there a pattern for this vest?

@glendas7872 6 жыл бұрын

nevermind - found it! www.ravelry.com/projects/diannawalla/circlet-shrug

@jacquiewillson6786 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Dianna from Tokyo, Japan. I am a Canadian living in Japan. I enjoyed your video so much! I love working with wooly wools and I have worked quite a bit with yarns from Blacker Yarns. I am now very interested in working more with Norwegian wool. It would be great to have you talk more about the feel and hand and wear of the wool. I also really liked you showing the items you have made with the yarn. What is the name of the sleeveless cardigan you were wearing? It is gorgeous! Have a great week and I am looking forward to more of your videos.

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

I'm wearing the Circlet Shrug by Norah Gaughan! And thank you for the kind words!

@mariette8184 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So interesting!

@user-wu6qn1fd6t 16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for introducing Norwegian yarn. I feel Icelandic yarn such as Istex yarn a little itchy. How do you think about Norwegian yarn?

@PaperTiger 16 күн бұрын

@@user-wu6qn1fd6t It depends on the yarn, of course, but in general I would say most commercially available Norwegian wool yarns are less itchy than the Icelandic wool yarns from Istex!

@user-wu6qn1fd6t 16 күн бұрын

@@PaperTiger Thank you very much for your rapid reply. I'll try to buy some from online shop to feel them myself. 😊

@shahilagh 3 жыл бұрын

I saw the yarn Viking gran naturagarn and looks lovely but I m hesitant on how they look in big scarf for examples... what do u think

@PaperTiger 3 жыл бұрын

Viking Garn doesn't use Norwegian wool in any of their yarns. I've never used their yarn, sorry! Can't be of much help there.

@offplumbnan7562 Жыл бұрын

What, pray tell, is that gorgeous wrap you are wearing?? (pattern??)

@PaperTiger Жыл бұрын

It's called Circlet Shrug by Norah Gaughan!

@offplumbnan7562 Жыл бұрын

@@PaperTiger wow thank you! LOVE your video - best ever on this.

@karenarnett5167 4 ай бұрын

I just read about the cruelty involved in South African mohair production. It left me feeling sick. It seems like the kindest and most ethical approach to wool sourcing might be sticking with such fibers as Norwegian produced wool, which in addition to its high quality seems to be largely produced in a way that protects the welfare of the animals. I have read that Norway is a world leader in farm animal welfare.

@pilzie7072 6 жыл бұрын

Well done, Tiger! Thanks for that video. I am very much into undyed locally produced yarns at the moment myself, but not for garments. Most of them seem rather rough and itch in my hand but sure on my face. You mentioned only one hat that itches. Can you comment a bit about the itch factor?

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

That's a bit of a tough thing to discuss because 'itch factor' can be so subjective! I find alpaca itchy, for example, while a lot of people think it's incredibly soft and would prefer it to wool. I guess I can say that you can train yourself to be less sensitive to certain wool fabrics over time - the more you work with and wear something like Rauma Finullgarn, the more it can seem like a normal yarn - not as soft as superwash merino, but perfectly wearable. And you can build up to things like Lopi, which many people don't like to wear against their skin. But building up the tolerance bit by bit is the way to approach that. One other thing is that temperature can affect the itch factor - wools that I don't find itchy at all when wearing them outdoors in winter can become itchy if I come inside to a very heated indoor space, for example. Or wearing wools in warmer weather can make them feel more itchy. There's a reason wool is so good in the cold!

@georginaprice1530 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching this video a few years ago. Thank you so much. I rewatched it today, and took notes. Also thanks so much for editing the captions, to get correct spelling for Norwegian words. A few questions: in Britain, breeds are classified as: longwool (ie Lincoln), down (Hampshire), double coated (Icelandic). Would the Norwegian breeds to which you refer mostly be classified as double coated? In the pictures, some of the sheep look like longwools. But, the yarns look "springy" which may be indicative of down breeds. Are they spun worsted (for colorwork definition and weaving) and/or woolen (loft and warmth)? thanks again.

@PaperTiger 2 жыл бұрын

In my experience, woolen spinning is much more common for the yarns made with Norwegian wool than worsted spinning, though I think some of the mills are capable of both - some of them also produce weaving yarns. As for the wool classification, I'm no expert and initially typed out a few that I knew as well as some guesses, but some googling dug up this page which uses your classification system so it may be of interest! www.rhonna.net/norwegian-sheep-breeds While she doesn't say anything definitive about the NKS/Norwegian white sheep or the associated breeds at the bottom, I'd guess they'd be a mix of down sheep or possibly longwool, given the British breeds they tend to be crossbred from. The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook may also have some information, but I haven't referred to mine in awhile so I'm not sure about that!

@Elylithon 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was very interesting! :) Do you think Dansk Pelsuld is made with the same breed than Pelsull? I have some in my stash (a souvenir from my trip to copenhaguen^^).

@CherryBlossomHill 3 жыл бұрын

Dianna, is the Tinde light sport weight/ fingering weight or more of a true sport weight? The Solje looks like a light weight fingering, Is that right?The colors look amazing! Very helpful review!

@PaperTiger 3 жыл бұрын

Tinde is a DK! They both look thin compared to how they knit up, but they also plump up a bit with blocking.

@PaperTiger 3 жыл бұрын

Just to add - that vest I'm wearing is in Tinde, and I used it for a pattern that called for Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (a very round DK weight). I had to go *down* a needle size to get gauge with the Tinde.

@CherryBlossomHill 3 жыл бұрын

@@PaperTiger Thank you!!

@lindaayala6541 6 ай бұрын

Checked Ravelry but couldn’t find a pattern for the sweater you are wearing in this video. If this is available somewhere please, let me know where to find it regardless of designer! Many thanks. ❤️🧶❤️

@PaperTiger 6 ай бұрын

It should be linked in the description box! It's the Circlet Shrug by Norah Gaughan. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/circlet-shrug

@lindaayala6541 6 ай бұрын

After checking a 2nd time the only links I found were for your blog, a general link to Ravelry, Facebook and a ton of links for Norwegian yarn…the yarn links are wonderful! None concerning the sweater, though. I really appreciate your quick response. I wondered if you would get it since the post is not recent. Many thanks! ❤️🙏🏼❤️

@PaperTiger 6 ай бұрын

@@lindaayala6541 Thanks for letting me know! I normally like to link what I'm wearing so I'll have to go back and add it 👍🏻

@patriciaway3738 6 жыл бұрын

One woukd think that just as intetest in imports grows in Norway, it also does the world around, so the industry is just as likely to grow with such trends as to diminish.

@berilsutarcan7590 3 жыл бұрын

What about wool for felting in Norway? I have found many shops with yarns and knitting equipment around, but not so many for felting wool in Norway. What do you think the reasons might be?

@PaperTiger 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of felting do you mean? I'd guess needle felting, because plenty of Norwegian knitting patterns call for machine felting projects, and non-superwash wool yarns obviously work well for that. I've never needle felted, but I would guess it's just not a super common craft here. When I have seen supplies, they tend to be at craft stores like Panduro rather than yarn shops.

@berilsutarcan7590 3 жыл бұрын

@@PaperTiger thanks for answering. I meant both wet felting and needle felting. Not only for clothing items but generally for hobbies. I am on the start of a PhD project related to wool in Norway and checking what possibilities are there now. You are right, I guess with felting it would be more difficult to create any patterns for knitting. Also, my origin is from Turkey, where felting (as well as knitting) became a common hobby; and I thought since Norway has a lot of wool, felting could be one of these hobbies as well.

@PaperTiger 3 жыл бұрын

@@berilsutarcan7590 No, but there ARE knitting/crochet patterns for projects that are meant to be felted! I don't usually like Drops, but this page gives you an idea: www.garnstudio.com/search.php?action=browse&c=13&lang=no Everything there is meant to be felted. It's most common for slippers, seat pads that can be used outdoors ("sitteunderlag"), or bags, but there are all sorts of projects. If you're researching it you're likely familiar with the terms already, but I think "toving" is used for wet felting knitting/crochet projects while needle felting is "nålefilting." I did a quick google and it turns out Hillesvåg actually also has needle felting patterns: ull.no/produktkategori/ull/toveoppskrifter/n-lefilting/

@PaperTiger 3 жыл бұрын

@@berilsutarcan7590 Also, it would definitely be worth connecting with a local husflidslag, because they'd probably be able to put you in touch with someone who specializes in either wet felting or needle felting, and they would know much more than I would! www.husflid.no/

@berilsutarcan7590 3 жыл бұрын

@@PaperTiger Thank you so much. I met with Husflid, but it seems like they don't have an office in Trondheim. And for this year, I did not find any courses for felting. However it may be because of restrictions and I hope that I will find an opportunity for future (otherwise I will have to change my research area :D) .

@adinasalmansohn9842 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this, I really enjoyed it and found it interesting. I am also a spinner, and love to sample fiber from various sheep breeds. Do you know of any places to obtain Norwegian sheep fleece for spinning? Thanks!

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

I've never looked into sourcing Norwegian wool for spinning specifically, but I had a quick look at the Hillesvåg online shop (ull.no). They have some different fiber available, it looks like both carded and uncarded, dyed and undyed, and while the website is in Norwegian they do ship abroad! The carded wools are here: www.ull.no/produktkategori/ull/kardet-ull/ and they seem to be sold in batts, convenient for felting I guess but some folks do spin from batts if I recall correctly. The uncarded wools are here: www.ull.no/produktkategori/ull/ukardet-ull/ though I imagine they would need some prep before being ready for spinning! I'm not much of a spinner myself so I don't know how suitable these would be, but I thought I would at least mention it since the carded batts definitely come from a variety of different breeds!

@adinasalmansohn9842 6 жыл бұрын

Paper Tiger Thank you so much for your reply. Carded batts and carded roving can be great to spin, but I am equipped with all the tools necessary to make my own preparations from fleece. I will certainly check out the links. A project I would love to embark on is a study of Norwegian sheep breeds that are perhaps endangered, and spin and review them for a spinner's publication. Giving these breeds a little air time often spurs interest. It happened a number of years ago for Jacob sheep, and now Gotland is getting a lot of play.

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

I would also suggest checking out Selbu Spinneri as well, then! They have wool available from some of the same breeds as Hillesvåg but also the endangered Trøndersau as well: selbuspinneri.com/nettbutikk/ull/ is one link and selbuspinneri.com/nettbutikk/ull-til-handspinning/ is specifically prepped for handspinning already I think. Ordering from them is less straightforward, but I've been in touch when them before and they're very happy to accommodate international orders - just getting in touch at post@selbuspinneri.no and letting them know what you're interested in would be the best place to start there!

@robinferguson2316 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your videos, they are very educational. I was wondering if you've knit with any of the Sirri yarns from the Faroe Islands? I have some in my stash and am now very interested in using it in a project.

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't used it, but it looks wonderfully sheepy and I imagine it would have some of the same properties as some of the Norwegian wools! I hope you like it!

@robinferguson2316 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dianna...it even smells sheepy! There's a bit of lanolin left in it, so I'm thinking I'll try to find a colorwork jacket pattern!

@anushaserasinghe9255 5 жыл бұрын

I won't by wool...

@meghanmcknight4841 5 жыл бұрын

Is crocheting big in Norway or are they more about knitting?

@PaperTiger 5 жыл бұрын

Knitting is bigger, in my experience, but many people crochet too! There was a store in downtown Tromsø (which has moved to the mainland now, I think) called Heklekroken, which means "the crochet hook."

@meghanmcknight4841 5 жыл бұрын

@@PaperTiger Thanks so much! I am honeymooning in Bergen and probably stopping in Oslo this upcoming June. I don't knit but do crochet and have done a bit of small, frame-loom weaving as well. Hoping to find some cool places to get local yarns!!! Awesome podcast, btw :)

@kristiansrensen3686 6 жыл бұрын

Dejlig video om norsk uld! Jeg glæder mig til at følge med fremover :) @ulduniverset

@toneskardaltobiasson1856 6 жыл бұрын

Dale Yarns no longer contain any Norwegian wool.

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know, Tone! That's interesting, because the Norwegian website still lists Heilo as being "100 % ren, ny norsk ull." (The American website, on the other hand, doesn't specify.) Are they shipping Norwegian wool to wherever they're spinning yarns now, or is this a case of false marketing? I would be really interested to find out. You can see for yourself here: dalegarn.no/garn/heilo/?sf_paged=2 I had double checked before recording the video, which is why I bothered mentioning it at all. But I definitely trust you as a source on this!

@toneskardaltobiasson1856 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, NRK's program Forbrukerinspektørene delved into this about a year or so ago, and Dale or rather House of Yarn then admitted that none of their yarns were made with Norwegian wool. 'But they may do something about that in the future'. As far as I know, none of the two Norwegian wool suppliers have received orders from them. They would most probably have informed us if that was the case. I can double-check again with Fatland and Norilia. I sent the video-link to Rebecca Burgess in Fibershed and she loved it, by the way!

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the info, and for sharing with Rebecca of Fibershed!

@toneskardaltobiasson1856 6 жыл бұрын

I've been following up. Fatland has not sold any wool to House of Yarns/Dale Garn. Norilia is being fuzzy, BUT Heilo is being fazed out. Dale Garn just forgot to tell everyone.

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

That's all really good to know. And I'll see if there's a way to add a note to the video about Dale!

@yettaoshea8869 6 жыл бұрын

www.theyarnguys.com. Are the Rauma distributors in North America. They are based in Illinois and do have a yarn shop in Freeport, IL. You can order from the website.

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

Yep, I mention that at 26:14! I've always had the impression that their website is intended for retailers to shop from, since they're the distributor - if you go to "products" and then try to browse and add something to your cart, you get this message: "This site is reserved for authorized Rauma Yarn retailers. Please provide your user name and password to make a purchase." That's why I focused on actual retailers of Rauma in the description box, but I will add a link to the "find a retailer" page as well (which I meant to do in the first place, whoops!).

@agnesdp1855 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Dianne, what a lovely and very interesting video. I spent 11 years in Montreal and am now back in my native France. Looking forward to following your knitting adventures in Quebec. French customers can find Sandnes Garn yarn on the Laine et Tricot webstore: www.laine-et-tricot.com/laines/sandnes-garn.html I also like the www.lainedesiles.com/ webstore (opened last year) that offers a lovely selection of yarns from Sweden, Iceland, the Faroe islands and British isles as well, hence its name. They ship worldwide and the site is bilingual French-English.

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing those links, Agnès! I'm especially interested to check out Laine des Iles, that sounds fantastic!

@agnesdp1855 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dianne. Please note that I have translated the subtitles of your video in French, and submitted for contribution. Not sure how the YT process works, you might want to check and approve if you want French viewers to appreciate this very interesting video. I will promote it on my blog as soon as the captions are available. {http;//readytoknit.com - also note that I work as a translator, so I did this project as a kind of test for translating YT videos, and also to practice the yarn vocabulary.;-)}

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, that's incredibly generous Agnès, thank you! I have approved your translations so they should now be available to everyone. Merci mille fois !

@ullmasker 6 жыл бұрын

Dale is no longer Norwegian wool product

@PaperTiger 6 жыл бұрын

Anita Helmersen I was having a discussion with Tone Tobiasson here in the comments about that! I do think Americans have a better chance of encountering Dale Heilo (still labeled as 100% norsk ull) at stores in the US, since it's not necessarily a yarn that sells quickly. But obviously domestic wool and domestic production hasn't been a priority for Dale for a long time.