I did misspeak. It’s a drum carder, there is also a hand carder which looks much more difficult. 😂
@gypsyqueen38062 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I’ve always wanted to know the process! Please keep up the awesome work you do and keep posting your videos, they’re some of my most favorite to watch!! ❤️❤️❤️
@MissBambamouch2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your information on video!! Lately I’ve been binge watching your shorts on KZfaq lol!! LOVE YOU GUYS!! I was wondering in your opinion what is the best type of sheep for making blankets?? Someone told me Marino wool!! But I wanted you guys opinion!!😍😊
@karengerber83902 жыл бұрын
Hand carding is a pair of paddles, that have the bristles. It is a relatively simple task. Great exercise for the arms!
@ink35392 жыл бұрын
@@karengerber8390 Simple task but I imagine its soooo tiring
@lucyprice62372 жыл бұрын
I can’t even imagine how hard it was 150 years ago!! I can spin roving-veryvery slowly. So I know how hard it is and am always in awe.
@thecrystallockett2 жыл бұрын
"From baa to beanie" adorable 😍 💕
@21CCommunIT2 жыл бұрын
*There* it is! I just _knew_ I wouldn't have to type it in myself - lurved it, BTW...! 🥰🐏🐑🦙
@rhondalamont15972 жыл бұрын
Very cleaver !
@ElementalFlanders Жыл бұрын
Put that on a shirt
@malinalikeskpop Жыл бұрын
I thought she said: From barn to beanie. :)
@isaachenry6640 Жыл бұрын
Yeah when she said beanie, it's confirmed. She's Canadian.
@Essio.Coshibari Жыл бұрын
Seeing these "behind the sheeps" vids makes me feels like I'm watching the prequel.
@mistiroberts15762 жыл бұрын
One of my ancestors who came to America in the 1600s was the very first weaver in East Hampton. Part of East Hampton park was his land. He made and dyed fabrics. I can imagine them doing this.
@cherry7590 Жыл бұрын
Is your last name Weaver ? 😅 that would be nice
@bonniedavis460111 ай бұрын
Glad you are passing on family history to the rest of us. ❤❤
@lunalovengood96702 жыл бұрын
I just watched a commercial wool processing video and it made me cry. The way they treated the animals was horrible. Thank you for the care you put in to taking care of these animals. 💕
@synthraofficial53662 жыл бұрын
They genuinely shouldn't be allowed to handle animals when they treat them that bad. Like, I feel like the US is so far behind in regards to animal welfare because they know that if they made laws that actually helped animals it would hurt business because business is built on exploitation, be it the exploitation of the workers or the animals. It just depends on the type of work. It's sad.
@bodyofhope2 жыл бұрын
There are animal husbandry laws, but they really keep the farmers, the money, and big corporations in mind above animal welfare. Business always trumps animal welfare, so the humane care can only go as far as it doesn't inconvenience or impede on profits or production.
@thewildcardperson2 жыл бұрын
not unless you get people to vote it stop thinking your powerless that's exactly what they want
@RedMoonsEcho2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they do and people then jump on people like these ladies because of what commercial people do.
@kevintucker33542 жыл бұрын
These animals enjoy banging their heads against each other’s.
@nmg62482 жыл бұрын
My kids and I took a wool spinning class when they were young. It was really cool, they carded the wool, spun the yarn, dyed it with various techniques and then knitted or wove it into something simple
@janethompson2305 Жыл бұрын
Well, thank U & Ur wonderful children for Ur special talents, Ur time, Ur perseverance, Ur story & aaaaall Ur special words, thoughts 💖 & Ur big hearts 💕 💞 ♥️ 💖 for explaining it all to us.!! U all sure put in a lot of elbow grease along w/every fiber of Ur hearts 💕 💞 🎶 ♥️ God Bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️ 💖 U & Ur whole entire families ❤
@updownstate Жыл бұрын
I would take that class.
@_de_reve7 ай бұрын
if i have children i would go with them too! sounds like a wholesome and educational activity for all✨👏
@michellev21942 жыл бұрын
SO SO HAPPY to finally see this part of the process!! I hope you continue to share more about sheep and wool that are affected by your shearing!
@SusanWillful2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you so much for this! I've been wondering how it goes from sheep to yarn. Now I know, though I'm ready for even more details.
@MOMOHEARTS2 жыл бұрын
We still have my great grandma's, she passed about two years ago, Spinning Wheel and other knitting/threading set that she use to use when she use to make bridal gowns during her time. I love watching how people make such raw material into something we use.
@nastyachernomorchenko10652 жыл бұрын
Hey, I did the part of the process with my granny, she did the thread by herself but anything else we did together, and it's labor intense work, especially washing the wool rather than picking out dirt. Still have her nitting pins from more than 20 years ago. Instead of spinning wheel she had basically 2 sticks, one long with brush on the upper end, where you stick the wool, and another short one you spin and it tags the wool, it was a fascinating process to watch. Some of the wool would be used as blanket filler instead of being used to thread, and it was biggest blanket I've used in my life, it was enough for 3 people to use at the same time comfortably.
@mi3helle707 Жыл бұрын
This my goal 💯
@Sandreline2 жыл бұрын
If you're interested in this process check out the book "Vanishing Fleece" by Clara Parkes. The audiobook is excellent. It's non-fiction but the author has a real flair for narrative that makes it a really enjoyable read.
@funnyusername86352 жыл бұрын
I just got the audiobook because of your comment. Thanks!
@Sandreline2 жыл бұрын
@@funnyusername8635, I hope you enjoy it!
@starfishw71382 жыл бұрын
Any parasite concerns here?
@clivebby48772 жыл бұрын
@@starfishw7138 why?
@julieritt2 жыл бұрын
I second this - it's an excellent book!
@zeldalazino463Ай бұрын
I know this as a knitter, weaver, and yarn store owner. But 99% of people don’t have a clue. So I am always so happy when you teach the viewers about skirting, and carding, and roving, and spinning, etc. it creates so much respect for the craftsmanship of others as well as respect for the sheep and llamas and alpacas, etc. Thank you for your wonderful work and equally wonderful commentaries.
@Whisper_2922 жыл бұрын
This is great! I've been wondering for a long time what happens after you finish. Thanks for shearing--er, sharing!
@pammipayne33342 жыл бұрын
I am one of those that is blessed by the arts and crafts, I use wool for needle felting. I buy it carded wool. I also buy felt and curly wool. The joy it brings me I'd just like to say thank you to all involved in providing me with the fantastic fiber. I love watching what you post which also helps with the chronic pain syndrome. So therapeutic watching the shearing. I am telling you this just so you know all your filming and editing is very much appreciated. The best ones are the ones that look like they been through a mangle and then you shear them and they look like utter class as they trot off. Thanks once again for the great content and best wishes from the UK.
@CPegRun2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying this! I also find watching these vids distracts me, a bit, from the almost constant pain! It's cool to hear I'm not the only one!! Cheers!!!
@pammipayne33342 жыл бұрын
@@CPegRun Most welcome. Sorry to read about your pain. Any distraction is better than none and I just wanted to express my gratitude for the efforts of those involved.
@veevee4112 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this! I’ve been curious. Would be really interesting to see the detailed processes after shearing (although I understand you are a shearer!), thank you so much 😊
@soniaburke8092 Жыл бұрын
What I love MOST about this is the care factor treatment to the sheep, showing that the rough handling and numbers of nicks and cuts should NOT happen, thank you 😊
@mellothemarsh Жыл бұрын
nicks do happen when the sheep starts moving while the shearer is yknow, shearing. 1 or 2 nicks will happen, but if youre talking 3 or more nicks and cuts- yeah thats when you know that the shearer isnt doing their job properly
@Ann_Wall-Chiasson Жыл бұрын
As someone who crochets, I found it quite satisfying to see the process of making the material I use for my projects.
@elainemacdonald65412 жыл бұрын
This was excellent, so much information packed into exactly one minute. I'm not quite sure how I discovered you - the mysteries of the algorithms, but I've been following you for several months now and enjoy everything you upload. Who knew that shearing was so fascinating!
@cryptodivioo35692 жыл бұрын
We're all in that same boat. No clue how I ended up here but at this point several months later I find myself a Sheep Sheering Fanatic and defender. I'd ram a truck Head 1st head on like a Ram if it meant I was saving or protects the Herd. LOL.
@frankmccullough41932 жыл бұрын
This is the video I wanted the most!! Thank you!! You're awesome!! Keep on rockin!!
@kiwimax46596 ай бұрын
Thank you for drawing us into some of the post-shearing process. We've always been curious about it! 😊
@mddell582 жыл бұрын
So very happy to see the HOW part of what you do. Thank you so much 💓
@inhishandshomestead2 жыл бұрын
I really needed to see the skirting table! I have sheep AND all of the stuff to do the wool, but haven't quite figured out how to skirt it all this is a life saver, thank you for sharing!
@wd57392 жыл бұрын
There are probably more videos here on KZfaq that will help teach you. Just search "How to (whatever you want to learn)" The amount of stuff I've learned how to do from just youtube videos is amazing. From crafts to fixing my car, its great!
@herroyalawkwardness9542 жыл бұрын
I've never appreciated my wool yarns more. Thanks for giving insight!
@ellaholland36752 жыл бұрын
These videos make me feel sm better ab wearing wool. It looks so freeing I can’t imagine how much relief they get
@dma964611 ай бұрын
Thank you Right Choice Sheering for showing other aspects other than just sheering sheeps wool. Keep them coming!
@iceberg2323232 жыл бұрын
Beautiful fleece! When you pull off fiber from a drum carder, the big "sheet" is also called a batt. Or you can use a diz (just something with a hole drilled in it that you pull the fleece through) to become the roving :)
@cryptodivioo35692 жыл бұрын
I been curious about all this, so thank you once again for the Edutainment!
@marahollow1214 Жыл бұрын
This is brilliant and also makes me realise why wool yarn is so expensive. I'd love to use it but I'm allergic to sheep so I get really itchy when I do. However I really appreciate the amount of work that goes into actually creating the yarn
@maryjomorra28652 жыл бұрын
Merino sheep... I insulated my camping van with that.. So cool you showed what happens with the wool after you're done with it... Years ago I used to use the old carding method like you're talking about and spin the wool with a small spindle.. the new Machinery looks really cool.. Glad you're showing people how they eventually get their sweaters and scarves💖l
@coyotecom2 жыл бұрын
Man when they made me do hand carding in school, it was literally two handheld cards with bristles. I'd have killed for the wheels
@xsailor85 Жыл бұрын
Sesame Street also cover this. Look at the song “Bert’s Blanket
@RavenOakYT Жыл бұрын
As an avid crocheter, this is absolutely awesome.
@karrie7993 Жыл бұрын
Your voice is so oddly satisfying, it tickles my ear in just the right way. Also, now I want to keep sheep lol.
@CPegRun2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! It was fun seeing what happens after you've shorn these sweet babies!! I absolutely love this channel!!
@theresasalazar58222 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I didn’t know it went through all of this.
@alisambrano2 жыл бұрын
I love that you showed us this, I've been wondering. Now back to watching the shearing lol.
@sistakia332 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Finally! I learned a song in early grade school that made zero sense until today when I finally know what "carding" is! "Tell mother dear we're carding today..." I was literally singing the song just yesterday and still didn't know what I was talking about! Talk about ironic! Thank you!
@HugsXO2 жыл бұрын
Great video. As a crochet/knitter I appreciate all the effort that goes into producing a natural fiber. That's why I save up for gorgeous yarn.
@TheCrazyKT2 жыл бұрын
im so glad you made this, I've been curious!!
@awesomeaid18482 жыл бұрын
I bought a pound of wool off my teacher and this helped me a lot I had no idea what to do with it 😂
@NateGerardRealEstateTeam Жыл бұрын
Nice to see this explained. My mom is a weaver and has participated in many “sheep to shawl” competitions over the years. She still has an antique spinning wheel although it doesn’t get used as much as the modern one.
@terilynnorton1856 Жыл бұрын
I love that you take the time to educate your viewers without talking down to anyone!
@kiwicrab56962 жыл бұрын
My mom knits and I think you two would have a bleatfully good time talking about wool, roving, knitting, and all that fun stuff 🐑 (pun intended :3 )
@Tracy_R2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Love seeing this to this!
@ritasylvia48002 жыл бұрын
I subscribed to your channel because I love you I love you and your wife I love what you do when I watch what you do it is the most calming thing. I have anxiety and depression, so when I find such a kind soul I subscribe. But what you’ve just done in this video it’s something that I’ve been curious about since I subscribed. I also have memory care in my life so if you wanna add to this story and reiterate it throughout your filming, it would be exactly what I hope for. Stay cool Gurl!
@charliepea Жыл бұрын
Wool is like the comfiest fabric in existence. They just feel so warm and soft. Those fleece already gives me the feel of sleeping.
@xteeheedeleriousshx2 жыл бұрын
I have locs and I used roving to color them (like they're dyed). Super cool seeing how it's made!
@turtlenoshell227yt82 жыл бұрын
So many people talking about how cruel the thing we have been doing for millions of years is and are just going round harassing creators for having a job that involves animals
@cheerio40002 жыл бұрын
Shaving sheep is a good thing I’m sure most people know that
@kittenzrulz23142 жыл бұрын
@@cheerio4000 At least every reasonable person knows it.
@lizrichardsrep80652 жыл бұрын
Awesome job explaining this , and showing all the hard work going into wool .
@ramblingrose69672 жыл бұрын
The yarn looks beautiful and thank you for showing us the process after the shearing . It is wonderful to see how much you appreciate the animals you are shearing .
@rachaelleann98472 жыл бұрын
Yess I've been waiting for this part lol mas I'm just now seeing it lol
@kaeserra3977 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks a ton for sharing that! I've worked with yarn for years and oddly have never looked into how it's made. Very cool.
@kb-lb4fu2 жыл бұрын
You know...I have been watching you for a long time... and I love that you took it a step deeper for me! I love it... somehow it relaxes me, thank you!
@Goot2532 жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed your videos for a long time. Thanks for the education on how the wool is actually processed.
@aciesongbird90522 жыл бұрын
I do medieval reenactment and I've spent whole afternoons with hand carders and spinners aligning fibres and then making threads. It's so calming!
@alien60917 ай бұрын
I started knitting a while ago and always wondered How people managed to get the wool to turn into actual yarn. I'm so happy I stumbled into this vid lol
@qonitaalviannisa99292 жыл бұрын
I love knitting so seeing wool yarns getting made makes me so happy 😊 especially when you know it's also comfortable for the sheep!
@bandashee2 жыл бұрын
Fyi for anyone wondering: hand carding is 2 wide paddle brushes you scrape against each other. In her vid clip: drum carding or wheel carding. More effective and less irritation. If you have rage to get out, hand card. If you need it done fairly quickly and are just tired, drum.
@ashleyangell6946 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this!!!! I love seeing all the love and hard work!
@chickenmonger1232 жыл бұрын
I’m one of those falling out of love with views I’m beginning to see as… Well shortsighted. Ignoring or just not not knowing the foundations of what we find around us. Or worse lying about it. You however are the opposite of that. You remind me of how stewardship of our world can be. And how we can let go of many old harshnesses founded in ignorance, while accepting and maintaining certain understandings of the world that is born new, every generation. Regardless of us, it will be again. And in my estimation you show a persistence and Wisdom in taking it up. Taking the guiding and work of it’s necessity. Because someone must. That’s the values of the image of the shepherd of old. If you ignore certain dogma, you hold forth a the heart of that standard. And that is… More valuable than all the shrieking of anyone claiming to know truth in this age. So thank you.
@janetbedell53982 жыл бұрын
I'm in the middle of spinning some merino into yarn for a baby blanket right now. This is so satisfying. Thank you for all the love you put into your work 💚
@bonnieyacconi61702 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this! THANK YOU! I needed to know why you had to keep the shear in one piece. I LOVE your videos. 🐑🦙
@Sonia-ju6po7 ай бұрын
Tx for posting this. It is really nice knowing the next stage of the process. You do a GREAT job shearing the sheep, etc.!!
@SilverPonyKat2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! It's always interesting to see the next few processes from beginning to end.
@ionebrown4812 жыл бұрын
I spent my lockdown learning to spin wool and make felt. I love wool crafting and cherish the wisdom of this ancient art.
@poorthing2 жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY what I was hoping you would post...I wondered what happened to that lovely fleece after your shearing Thank you
@danielpaulgaddis2 жыл бұрын
Love your Effort. Love your Educating. Love your Work! Hope it's worth it! Don't Stop!!!
@achut19672 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I was wondering about this and you answered all questions in a minute. Amazing.
@guinevere4365 Жыл бұрын
I was a weaver for many years. I had a handmade spinning wheel and spun my own yarn. This was in the 1970s - my hippie days!! I wove beautiful ruanas on my hand made looms made by Bill Walling, and learned to weave from my teacher Marie Walling. Loved the world of spinning and weaving for many years!!! Also became a basket weaver and loved that too!!!❤
@eviethekiwi71782 жыл бұрын
i work in a wool plant and i often fix those carding machines!! they are MASSIVE! the amount of wool they can process is incredible, and they output a fine, delicate string of aligned fibre that goes to another machine to be spun. (i work on all the machines in the factory but the carding machines are def the coolest!)
@Lillith.2 жыл бұрын
I learned about this in history class. Everything was explained and we also went to a museum to see how they did this. If you have children, definitely take them to interactive museums like these. If you're an adult, go as well. It's tons of fun and very educational.
@tanzanite8908 Жыл бұрын
Love the crank carder! Back in the 70’s I learnt to hand card with two paddles.
@amycrockett38852 жыл бұрын
My aunt has alpacas, and she showed me tgis process about a year ago when I was visiting. She even taught me how to spin yarn, which turned out pretty ok for my first time haha. I now have a little ball of yarn sitting in my desk drawer as a keepsake.
@sharoncaruana6178 Жыл бұрын
My Mom still does what is called 'sheep to shawl'. She does every step . . . Including shearing the sheep. She uses a spinning wheel, but much prefers her drop spindle. Thanks for showing the process! You are so amazing at what you do and the way you educate people.
@sallymoen79322 жыл бұрын
Nice idea for a video. I used to go to county fairs and such demonstrating carding while my mom, a sheep hobbyist, demonstrated spinning on a wheel. I got alot of questions about how wool becomes sweaters, and most common question was why the "cotton was not white?" It was fun to explain, and to give kids a small ball of wool to take home. I still have the itch to get a drum carder and drop spindle, it's a very practical skill.
@heidihenderson1413 Жыл бұрын
Wool keeps a person sooooo warm! It is a miracle material! Thank you sheep!
@candacecurtis5739 Жыл бұрын
I love that I learn while enjoying your content! Thank you.
@duchessstudioband7896 Жыл бұрын
Awwwe. Left out the spinning wheel. That's the most relaxing part. Also drop spindle. Very relaxing . I love spinning wool
@pixiesouter9461 Жыл бұрын
I would love to do all this by hand. I crochet and I know sheep farmers so I've always been interested in giving it a try. Thanks for reigniting this interest.
@soft_threads Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video with us all as a crocheter I was keen to know as to how a wool is made so thank you for sharing.
@momiof7490 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this..I really enjoy your videos. I would like to see this as a regular TV show on TLC.
@annahill-dombrowski14732 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the process. I always wondered what the initial steps were in creating the wool yarn
@brianmcclenahan6172 жыл бұрын
I've actually worked a spindle as a kid. I was pretty good at it. It's really easy to understand how the fibers cling together once your own hair gets long enough for you to wake up with knots in it.
@sksk-bd7yv2 жыл бұрын
This is childhood happy vibes. My father's mother's brother had a little farm next door to my father's mother. I remember my pride when I was allowed to help bottle-feed a little lamb. Every year, after shearing, my father's mother served a special cake. We used to go out to the sheep, thank them for the wool, and give them some shhep-adapted "candy". I was always told it was important to thank the sheep for their gifts to us. Don't know if that's a tradition in the rest of the world. But helping with everything always gave me a sense of pride and belonging. Happy days! Edit: I love English, but expressing relatives need a make-over. Much more precise in Swedish.
@june4952 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for explaining the process, I always wondered how wool skeins were made
@KellJell Жыл бұрын
My aunt raised alpacas and sheep for years. She spun her own wool and sold it to people all over the world and of course used it herself to make beautiful pieces. I love how she treasures the yarn and knows from which animal it came. She has a special blanket in process which will have wool from each of her beloved animals! Love your videos!
@AnaDiaz-mn5pt2 жыл бұрын
Yes wonderful. In the fith grade they showed us how to clean it only through carting. Never wet it before yarning.
@sjking11112 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! 🐑🐏 I have been wondering about the rest of the process since watching your vids. I really appreciated this!
@jenhaze2 жыл бұрын
This is so cool! As a fiber craft obsessed millennial, I’m so interested in this process!
@juliestrickland77546 ай бұрын
I can't wait to show this to my granddaughters! I've always wondered how it all happened. I knew part of it, but no it all, so this was extremely cool to watch. Thank you!!!!
@0The_Farlander02 жыл бұрын
One of the few videos I didn't need to watch to know all about; my mom has been spinning wool for years and I've been lucky to see it all through the process.
@djneonreaper49902 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many homemade t-shirts and clothing you have, lol
@hannahchristine5240 Жыл бұрын
My mom spins yarn from fleeces she gets. The hand carder brought back memories of late nights with her watching tv as she spun the yarn and I cleaned the wool and made the roving.
@susanbrady10742 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. Enjoy watching them and listening to the history of the animals and this video with explanation of the process.
@sallykirby4907 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining this. I always wondered how the wool was handled.
@Relaxandbuildmini7 ай бұрын
I’m a spinner and have always admired how carefully you handle the fleece!
@RosettaRedfeather2 жыл бұрын
It’s so awesome that you are showing this most people don’t know anything about these old crafts
@lillypadexpress3013 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the processing from fleece to yarn. So cool.
@maemae17522 жыл бұрын
Love the education!! Now we can see why yarn from real wool is expensive
@slenderwoman2771 Жыл бұрын
There's just something about bald sheep that just make me giggle. They're so cute.
@jessikruger3219 Жыл бұрын
We’re planning on getting our first sheep in the spring and this was so cool to see! I’m hoping to find somewhere I can send our wool to be made into yarn as I am also practicing crochet😊
@EyeonthePrize2472 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this, I’ve been waiting for you to touch on it!
@joellesipes6077 Жыл бұрын
Now iknow where my yarn comes from. Thank you so much. I appreciate my yarn more