Thank you ladies for this timely enlightenment and education. Many of us just take the finished yarn for granted. So enjoyed meeting one of your vets and her explanation for the actual need to sheer the sheep. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I just found you! We met in 2019 just after a “storm chip” hurricane Dorian. It is so true. There were no chips to be had anywhere we shopped. Thanks for the episodes. I think I will watch them all!
This episode was so educational and informative. I like the balance of showing your wool and projects but also learning all the hard work that goes into keeping sheep. Your passion and love definitely shines through your stories. Can’t wait for the next episode. 💕
Considering I have been knitting for over 50 years, I am finding out what I don't know. I am dipping my toes into following knitting online. So...I have ordered from Maritime Family Fibers and received these interesting things that I thought were stitch markers. I have just learned what a progress keeper is! Thank you.
I was a little late to your Vlogging party and I am so enamoured by the episodes I have seen over the past year, I have decided I NEED to go back to square one and see it ALL! I feel so out of the loop when you refer back to previous happenings. I love your sweater J, and that cabled throw that K is knitting is stunning. And the free pattern by Rowan for that stunning sweater..thank you! I dont wear turtle necks, and almost never wear heavy sweaters, but I so loved the gold and black(?) sweater was to die for! I loved the charming story of the Sheep’s Thanksgiving, and could almost picture their antics at the fence. All in all, another great episode ladies! Ps also love that you keep. Christmas simple...oh that the idea would catch on!
I really enjoyed your podcast which included a segment with the vet. It was interesting to learn about the care of the sheep being done by both the vet and farmer. The Solstice Toque looked gorgeous in your yarn. Keep up the good work ladies!
Love the Solstice Toque and your llama shawl. I saw you on Fruity knitting but my niece brought me your yarn this summer from a vacation trip. I made a headband and hand warmers. I will be getting more. Keep up the podcasts . 👏🙏🏼💕🇨🇦🎄
Hi! RUclips suggested you today so I stopped by to see your podcast. I really enjoyed it. I use progress keepers to show myself how much I have knitted at a sitting. It is encouraging, since it sometimes feels like I am not going to get to the end of whatever project I am working on.
Lisa H believe me that’s how I feel about this sweater! 😂 My husband is 6 feet tall, so I have to knit 21 inches before I even join the sleeves and it’s 256 stitches around. Making good progress over the holidays though!
I’m going back and watching your earlier episodes. I think I started in the 20s. The interview with your Vet Kim was fabulous. I am a city girl and live in NYC and only visited farms in grade school or to ride horses on a friend of my mother’s but didn’t get into the caring of the animals. This was the best interview and source of information about caring for large animals. I absolutely loved it and learned a ton. I know you guys know the position of city girl not knowing what goes into raising a herd. I just love hanging out with you guys and PEI is on my list to visit one day.
Hello! I found you this past summer when I was in PEI on vacation. We were staying in Murry River and I wanted to find local fiber and you were the closest to our vacation place. We took a trip to your farm and store and I ended up with 6 skeins of wool!! :) I am currently making my daughter a scarf with your Harbour yarn and will make her mitts and a hat shortly using perwinkle. Love the pod casts!! (PS. thanks to you I found Knitpickers PEI! A loomer like me!) Love from Windsor ON
Hi I am from Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, I found your podcast just tonight on RUclips, i am trying to shop and buy from my local area / Country. Very interested in learning all the information on local breads of sheep, wool , and fiber blends, love your podcast please keep them coming , saving up my money to buy my first spinning wheel hopefully for 2019 Christmas, have been trying to lean to use a drop spindle first , lol not doing too bad for a newbie, Love your story about knitting your husband the beautiful sweater, and ending up giving it to your brother in law instead. I really Love how you have paid it forward in helping out your Local Makers in their crafting abilities as well. I Wish You Great Success in 2019,
Hi. I really have enjoyed both of you podcasts. I use Roku to watch RUclips and your first episode just “popped” up. Happy I clicked on it. I am in North Augusta, South Carolina, USA. No snow here, just rain. I visited your on-line shop and I am definitely saving $$ for purchases. Keep the podcasts coming. Just joined your Ravelry group.
found your podcast and had to start at the beginning. this episode was informative to hear from the vet and learn about sheep- she seems to be very caring with the animals. i find it crazy to think there are people out there that create a controversy about shearing the animals. they get haircuts, rights ? Your projects are amazing and mentally inspire me to try something hard- but only in my mind. I am not ready for anything that complex. We have taken our boat to the North Channel in Ontario and LOVE it up there. On my bucket list is to visit every providence in Canada ! Keep up the great podcast.
So happy to have come upon your podcast! Love that you are teaching us about animal care and the actual process of sheep to yarn. Thank you both and I'm "bing watching" to get caught up :-))
I met you via Fruity Knitting (kudos to Andrea and Andrew for finding you!). I live in Waterloo Ontario and would love to have a summer visit to PEI once again. Last time was years ago. Your store/farm looks like a must visit spot for my husband and I. Favourite project this episode...I'm a stole person and eager to see that as an FO. Cables are on my list to tackle, although they do not call to my design choices. Looking forward to learning more about you and your animals. Thanks.
Love your podcast. Easy to follow. The Memories hat is awesome. Always wanted to visit the other side of Canada but it just never happened. I live on Vancouver Island so really on the other side of our country.
Plan a trip! We would love to see you! The Memories pattern is really nice. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We are just editing Episode 3 which will be up on Friday. We hope you come by and visit us there for the podcast!
Oh heavens, here you are answering the questions I posted on your first podcast which I just watched. You two ROCK! Your designs are beautiful, the Roscoe sweater is jaw dropping gorgeous! I am sitting here with a cup of tea and knitting, of course, while enjoying your podcast.
Love your podcast, from New Bedford, Massachusetts, always wary when winter comes here, driving in the snow is intimidating here. Love that you are so use to it. thanks for the sheep raising education.
Just found your podcast and I’m starting from the beginning podcast so I get to know about you, and it’s been a good introduction. Already want to make the Soltice touque 😊
Hi, new viewer. Love hearing about the sheep, farm, knitting and all the things.....Going to watch all your back episodes. Thank you for a great podcast! :)
Hi I,m from Ontario. I first heard about you guys on the Fruitty Knitting podcast. I,m so glad your are doing a podcast its nice to see more of canada.Plus I love your yarn. The sweater you are making for your husband is gorgeous.
I am a fellow Canadian and love and try to support Canadian makers, producers and all things Canadian. I love the ‘Solstice Toque’ hoping to knit one up myself. I watched your first episode and really enjoyed it so I’m back for your second episode. Great job and I will definitely be back for more. Thanks for taking the time to talk about your makings and life on your farm. 😊👍 WISHING YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Loving your podcast!! I do visit the store on a regular basis since I found you a year ago and it is always a pleasant adventure. I have knit the making stories hat by Marie Green in a dad and daughter set - hers with a pompom. They were a big hit this year as Christmas gifts. I must say your sweater is nicer than the pictured original... your colors pop so well and I like the neck too.
I just found your podcast. I’m so excited to hopefully come see your shop this June. My husband and I are coming to PEI. I want to try to come have a visit your shop. Thank you for teaching us about your farm. I would live to have a sheep farm. I’m from Arlington, Texas. Hope to meet you soon.
I am so enjoying your podcast! Looks like a flax? You are wearing?? Light?? I am about to try using a ‘boppy’ aka nursing pillow to elevate and support knitting that is heavy or unmanageable. Nova Scotia, PEI are absolutely gorgeous....haven’t visited since 1974 .....crossing the ‘new bridge’ trying to stay ahead of a hurricane......very interesting!! Walking up hill both ways to school is something I haven’t heard in a long time. It was a favorite of my Dad’s. Thanks for the memory......Your description of the weather....it’s cold or muddy....reminds me of growing up in Boston. My description was ..... your feet were wet from October through April. Will the ‘husband’ be joining the podcast?? Threesome Fleece & Harmony Knitting........
Ann Morris love all your comments!!! Lol. I am sure both husbands will make an appearance on future episodes. Yes, it’s a flax, but knit with our Aran. We always try to include what we are wearing in the description box under the video as well if you ever want more info! I love my Flax! We just recorded this Friday’s episode and guess what? It’s a blizzard again! Beats central Canada where they have two seasons “itchy & sweaty”. Ha!!!!
Love the Roscoe Sweater! I’ve been looking for more Canadian knitting podcasts and stumbled across yours. My brother-in-law is from PEI. I can’t wait to as him about the chip/storm phenomenon! Thanks from “Chinooky” Calgary!
LOL! If your b-in-law left the Maritimes more than a couple years ago, he might not know!!! But hey, storm chips are a good idea in any locale! Thanks for watching, we thought we could use more Canadian podcasts as well, So Voila! We are so glad you enjoyed it!
What a wonderful informative podcast--it was such a pleasure to listen and watch. I discovered Fleece and Harmony via the Fruity Knitting podcast. My favourite project is the Roscoe Sweater and I'm looking forward to seeing the matching cowl and hat. You both seem very natural and at ease and will definitely be tuning in for future episodes.
Your podcast was included in my RUclips feed. I have been knitting for most of my life. I want to learn more about the process that happens from sheep to yarn.
Hi! I’m Kathryn. I love your yarn and am glad to see you’ve started this podcast. I just gave my mom a shawl for Christmas made from your Thistle, BlackBerry, and Raspberry Cordial. It was so luscious to work with. I can’t wait to cast on with some of the other colors I purchased from you.
I am enjoying watching this episode on Christmas morning! Christmas wishes to all. I really enjoy your podcasts and now this one is really interesting with your guest. I particularly like the Carbeth sweater. I have the pattern but no yarn yet. AND I particularly like the stitch markers!!! Thank you! :)
I found you on the Fruity knitting podcast. I’ve enjoyed both. I loved learning about the sheep. The Carbeth will be on my Needles early in the new year. I am looking forward to you next podcast.
Hey ladies, great job with the podcast! I've been out to the shop a couple of times but I'm really looking forward to visiting during the summer when I can see the sheep. I have a skein of "Lincoln" wool - which is a gorgeous colour and I can't wait to meet him!
I too am Canadian living in Ontario - I’m jealous with the snow you are getting we are going to have a green Christmas here this year😂 Enjoying your podcast and listening to Kim the vet explain about the whole shearing thing The solstice toque looks like an interesting knit
Just discovered your podcast but have sen you on Fruity knitting, how fun to see you doing podcast. Love the Martin Story sweater the most and all the other projects are really pretty as well. I totally get the love for chiao goo needles, big fan too. Happy knitting !
loved this one, you both looked and sounded more relaxed, I can see the fun in it. I first saw you on fruity knitting pod cast, so it is good to get to know you better.
I'm from Bolton, Ontario. I've been watching your podcast since last week and Google Canadian yarn dyers. I sent you a message last week but now watching your podcast you wanted some suggestions on what to do with big bulky sweaters that get heavy to hold. I always knit with my arm resting on a lazy boy chair, lean on a chair arm or a sofa pillow that is big that supports my arm comfortable. If I don't do that my arm start to throb with pain. Give it a try. Now onto podcast #7. Lol
Diane - thanks for the suggestions! The weight is one of the disadvantages of knitting sweaters in the round rather than seamed sweaters. Glad you are enjoying the podcasts!
Thanks for a great podcast! Like so many others, I heard of Fleece & Harmony via the Fruity Knitting podcast. I really enjoyed the first episode of your podcast and was hoping there would be a second (and third and fourth and fifth...…) The cabled stole is lovely and I think I'll have to add that to my project list. Thanks again for an informative, fun podcast.
This is so interesting! Is the need for shearing due to domestication? You two are a breath of fresh air, thank you again. I am in Minnesota, visited Nova Scotia and Cape Breton a few years ago and fell and loved it all. I grew up on the east coast of the U. S. and am always happy to get to an ocean...Pardon my discombobulated ramblings...
fern wilcox yes! Everything about caring for sheep these days is a result of domestication. Sheep are one of the oldest domesticated animals. Thousands of years...a lot has changed in that time! Most modern sheep breeds are heavily reliant on us for survival, particularly fibre breeds since shearing regularly is so important and their wool grows very fast. 10-15 lbs a year easily. 😃 There are a few flocks I know of, on coastal Islands and the like, that survive with minimal intervention but they still require shearing once a year. Ours are a bunch of pampered princesses who start bawling towards our windows if breakfast is late. 🐑
@@FleeceHarmonyPodcast Thanks so much! Fascinating and fun information. My friend's dad was a sheep shearer in Montana and I was lucky enough to see him doing it and the bonus was I was in the yard with the lambs and thought I died and went to heaven - they are so darn sweet!
Also "found" you on Fruity Knitting - ordered the color card and now I am working with Fiddlehead Aran. (Hopefully I will have a jacket soon.) So glad you have begun this podcast; saw the first and can now look forward to the third. I am in Connecticut - maybe will get to P E I someday to meet you. In the meantime, keep up the good work both with your wool and podcast. Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!
Thank you for the second podcast!! I learned about you both and your philosophy on farming when you were featured on Fruity Knitting. I love that sweater by Martin Story! the colors go so well together and beautifully made as well. And that new color purple yarn! I think I will just have to make myself the Wild Hearts cable sweater in that amethyst yarn you make. I so appreciate the views of your farm and the stories of your life. Just a thought: have you considered an "adoption" program for us viewers where we "adopt" a sheep on your farm by sending a monthly donation and that would help fund your wonderful program as well? thanks again for a wonderful show.
Thank You so much for a second podcast. Well done ladies! I am absolutely in love with the "Solstice Toque" by Simone Van Iderstine ( I think I have some of her hand spun in my stash). It is so nice to watch a podcast from a shop that I have been in. I have one of of your faux fur pompoms, love it and the snap attachment. It sits on a hat, gifted to my friend, in the U.S. Knit with your wool, in aran weight, in the colour, Plover. Pod cast on!
Love your content-heavy show; I first saw the 2 of you on Fruity Knitting and just found you by good chance on RUclips :) Thank you for all the work it takes to put together, I am sure! I’m amazed and charmed by Ash Alberg’s work and must go look at that Ravelry page right away...
Gretchen Metzler great news! We are really enjoying highlighting work by some excellent designers, that perhaps people aren’t yet familiar with. Ash has some exciting things in the works for this year too!
Let me guess....vegans...Thank you for this informative sheep shearing talk. My vegan friends are always chastising me for using wool for knitting. I call them sheep because they watch too many PETA videos and can’t think for themselves.!! LOL. This is so informative....
Watching your back episodes. You might be interested in this artist based in Hamilton. She does a lot of oil/pastel paintings of sheep. I bought one of her pieces a couple of years ago and it's hanging in my bedroom. Here's her link. The sheep paintings are at the bottom of the page. aledaoconnor.com/oil-pastel/
Barbara C it is not allowed in Canada. Will also be happy when it is no longer necessary for any sheep. However, fly strike is worse for the animal in the end, if that is what it prevents for the time being, until the breeding line is corrected.
Starting through the archives! Fun to see your early episodes with your sister and learning the steps for yarn production!
Thank you ladies for this timely enlightenment and education. Many of us just take the finished yarn for granted. So enjoyed meeting one of your vets and her explanation for the actual need to sheer the sheep. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
carolyn mclaughlin what a wonderful compliment! Thank YOU for watching!
I just found you! We met in 2019 just after a “storm chip” hurricane Dorian. It is so true. There were no chips to be had anywhere we shopped. Thanks for the episodes. I think I will watch them all!
Thank you for watching!
This episode was so educational and informative. I like the balance of showing your wool and projects but also learning all the hard work that goes into keeping sheep. Your passion and love definitely shines through your stories. Can’t wait for the next episode. 💕
Tangled_ Yarney thank you so much! We are so glad you found it interesting!
Considering I have been knitting for over 50 years, I am finding out what I don't know. I am dipping my toes into following knitting online. So...I have ordered from Maritime Family Fibers and received these interesting things that I thought were stitch markers. I have just learned what a progress keeper is! Thank you.
ha ha! Great!! :-)
Very interesting show, loved learning about sheep health and listening to a big animal vet
Ruth Hibberson thank you!
I was a little late to your Vlogging party and I am so enamoured by the episodes I have seen over the past year, I have decided I NEED to go back to square one and see it ALL! I feel so out of the loop when you refer back to previous happenings. I love your sweater J, and that cabled throw that K is knitting is stunning. And the free pattern by Rowan for that stunning sweater..thank you! I dont wear turtle necks, and almost never wear heavy sweaters, but I so loved the gold and black(?) sweater was to die for! I loved the charming story of the Sheep’s Thanksgiving, and could almost picture their antics at the fence. All in all, another great episode ladies! Ps also love that you keep. Christmas simple...oh that the idea would catch on!
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I really enjoyed your podcast which included a segment with the vet. It was interesting to learn about the care of the sheep being done by both the vet and farmer. The Solstice Toque looked gorgeous in your yarn. Keep up the good work ladies!
Kathie Abke thank you so much! We are so excited that so many people like Simone’s hat. We want to try to bring exposure to some of our local talent!
Love the Solstice Toque and your llama shawl. I saw you on Fruity knitting but my niece brought me your yarn this summer from a vacation trip. I made a headband and hand warmers. I will be getting more. Keep up the podcasts . 👏🙏🏼💕🇨🇦🎄
Joanne Crate how lucky for us your niece was coming! Thank you for the encouragement on the podcast! 💜
So sweet in every way! Binge watching 😘 Thank you ladies! Your adorable 😊
Yay! Thank you!
Hi! RUclips suggested you today so I stopped by to see your podcast. I really enjoyed it. I use progress keepers to show myself how much I have knitted at a sitting. It is encouraging, since it sometimes feels like I am not going to get to the end of whatever project I am working on.
Lisa H believe me that’s how I feel about this sweater! 😂 My husband is 6 feet tall, so I have to knit 21 inches before I even join the sleeves and it’s 256 stitches around. Making good progress over the holidays though!
I’m going back and watching your earlier episodes. I think I started in the 20s. The interview with your Vet Kim was fabulous. I am a city girl and live in NYC and only visited farms in grade school or to ride horses on a friend of my mother’s but didn’t get into the caring of the animals. This was the best interview and source of information about caring for large animals. I absolutely loved it and learned a ton. I know you guys know the position of city girl not knowing what goes into raising a herd. I just love hanging out with you guys and PEI is on my list to visit one day.
This is wonderful! Yes, it’s a whole other World and lots of joy to be found in it!
Hello! I found you this past summer when I was in PEI on vacation. We were staying in Murry River and I wanted to find local fiber and you were the closest to our vacation place. We took a trip to your farm and store and I ended up with 6 skeins of wool!! :) I am currently making my daughter a scarf with your Harbour yarn and will make her mitts and a hat shortly using perwinkle. Love the pod casts!! (PS. thanks to you I found Knitpickers PEI! A loomer like me!) Love from Windsor ON
Melissa P that’s so great! We love the summers when there are so many people popping in!
Hi I am from Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, I found your podcast just tonight on RUclips, i am trying to shop and buy from my local area / Country. Very interested in learning all the information on local breads of sheep, wool , and fiber blends, love your podcast please keep them coming , saving up my money to buy my first spinning wheel hopefully for 2019 Christmas, have been trying to lean to use a drop spindle first , lol not doing too bad for a newbie, Love your story about knitting your husband the beautiful sweater, and ending up giving it to your brother in law instead. I really Love how you have paid it forward in helping out your Local Makers in their crafting abilities as well. I Wish You Great Success in 2019,
Dorie Higgins thank you so much! Spinning is a wonderful craft, and very relaxing (or can be!)
Hi. I really have enjoyed both of you podcasts. I use Roku to watch RUclips and your first episode just “popped” up. Happy I clicked on it. I am in North Augusta, South Carolina, USA. No snow here, just rain. I visited your on-line shop and I am definitely saving $$ for purchases. Keep the podcasts coming. Just joined your Ravelry group.
Patricia Fincham wonderful! South Carolina is BEAUTIFUL. We are so happy to have you watching!
Love the hat and sweater , what a great podcast
Thank you! Glad you found us.
found your podcast and had to start at the beginning. this episode was informative to hear from the vet and learn about sheep- she seems to be very caring with the animals. i find it crazy to think there are people out there that create a controversy about shearing the animals. they get haircuts, rights ?
Your projects are amazing and mentally inspire me to try something hard- but only in my mind. I am not ready for anything that complex.
We have taken our boat to the North Channel in Ontario and LOVE it up there. On my bucket list is to visit every providence in Canada ! Keep up the great podcast.
Thank you! Yes, we have a great vet!
So happy to have come upon your podcast! Love that you are teaching us about animal care and the actual process of sheep to yarn. Thank you both and I'm "bing watching" to get caught up :-))
Excellent! We love binge watchers! See you in the comments up ahead! ❤️
I met you via Fruity Knitting (kudos to Andrea and Andrew for finding you!). I live in Waterloo Ontario and would love to have a summer visit to PEI once again. Last time was years ago. Your store/farm looks like a must visit spot for my husband and I. Favourite project this episode...I'm a stole person and eager to see that as an FO. Cables are on my list to tackle, although they do not call to my design choices. Looking forward to learning more about you and your animals. Thanks.
Brenda Solanki thank you for writing. The Stole is now finished! It looks amazing, we can’t wait to show it off next episode!
It was very interesting! Love the colour marker hat
Carolyn Elston Ryder thanks Carolyn! 😘
Just went back to rewatch this episode. So fun to see where you started, and also see your earlier projects.
Fun! Thanks!
Love your podcast. Easy to follow. The Memories hat is awesome. Always wanted to visit the other side of Canada but it just never happened. I live on Vancouver Island so really on the other side of our country.
Plan a trip! We would love to see you! The Memories pattern is really nice. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We are just editing Episode 3 which will be up on Friday. We hope you come by and visit us there for the podcast!
Oh heavens, here you are answering the questions I posted on your first podcast which I just watched. You two ROCK! Your designs are beautiful, the Roscoe sweater is jaw dropping gorgeous! I am sitting here with a cup of tea and knitting, of course, while enjoying your podcast.
fern wilcox ha ha! I’m sure we’re not answering ALL of them quite yet! ☺️
Love your podcast, from New Bedford, Massachusetts, always wary when winter comes here, driving in the snow is intimidating here. Love that you are so use to it. thanks for the sheep raising education.
Melinda Matos I’m not sure we are used to it, but we are at least usually prepared for it! Thanks for watching!
Just found your podcast and I’m starting from the beginning podcast so I get to know about you, and it’s been a good introduction. Already want to make the Soltice touque 😊
Welcome! Oh my - that really is from the beginning!
Hi, new viewer. Love hearing about the sheep, farm, knitting and all the things.....Going to watch all your back episodes. Thank you for a great podcast! :)
Victoria Cutler wonderful!! Woolcome!!
Hi I,m from Ontario. I first heard about you guys on the Fruitty Knitting podcast. I,m so glad your are doing a podcast its nice to see more of canada.Plus I love your yarn. The sweater you are making for your husband is gorgeous.
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Wonderful podcast! So informative!
Thanks so much!
I am a fellow Canadian and love and try to support Canadian makers, producers and all things Canadian. I love the ‘Solstice Toque’ hoping to knit one up myself. I watched your first episode and really enjoyed it so I’m back for your second episode. Great job and I will definitely be back for more. Thanks for taking the time to talk about your makings and life on your farm. 😊👍
WISHING YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Thank you so much Ely! We are having a lot of fun doing it!
Hi Jennifer and Kim. So good to see you again! that sweater for your husband is EPIC!!! Hope to visit you thsi coming summer. All the best in 2019!!!
Roxanne Tarjan thank you! Same to you!! 💜
Loving your podcast!! I do visit the store on a regular basis since I found you a year ago and it is always a pleasant adventure. I have knit the making stories hat by Marie Green in a dad and daughter set - hers with a pompom. They were a big hit this year as Christmas gifts.
I must say your sweater is nicer than the pictured original... your colors pop so well and I like the neck too.
K Wayne thank you for the lovely comments!! ❤️
I just found your podcast. I’m so excited to hopefully come see your shop this June. My husband and I are coming to PEI. I want to try to come have a visit your shop. Thank you for teaching us about your farm. I would live to have a sheep farm. I’m from Arlington, Texas. Hope to meet you soon.
Julie Horner oh wow! We’d love to host you all the way from Texas! Definitely come find us!!! ❤️
I am so enjoying your podcast! Looks like a flax? You are wearing?? Light?? I am about to try using a ‘boppy’ aka nursing pillow to elevate and support knitting that is heavy or unmanageable. Nova Scotia, PEI are absolutely gorgeous....haven’t visited since 1974 .....crossing the ‘new bridge’ trying to stay ahead of a hurricane......very interesting!! Walking up hill both ways to school is something I haven’t heard in a long time. It was a favorite of my Dad’s. Thanks for the memory......Your description of the weather....it’s cold or muddy....reminds me of growing up in Boston. My description was ..... your feet were wet from October through April. Will the ‘husband’ be joining the podcast?? Threesome Fleece & Harmony Knitting........
Ann Morris love all your comments!!! Lol. I am sure both husbands will make an appearance on future episodes. Yes, it’s a flax, but knit with our Aran. We always try to include what we are wearing in the description box under the video as well if you ever want more info! I love my Flax! We just recorded this Friday’s episode and guess what? It’s a blizzard again! Beats central Canada where they have two seasons “itchy & sweaty”. Ha!!!!
I love being able to go back on your podcasts to see your start, with your vet and shearing..👍
Love the Roscoe Sweater! I’ve been looking for more Canadian knitting podcasts and stumbled across yours. My brother-in-law is from PEI. I can’t wait to as him about the chip/storm phenomenon! Thanks from “Chinooky” Calgary!
LOL! If your b-in-law left the Maritimes more than a couple years ago, he might not know!!! But hey, storm chips are a good idea in any locale! Thanks for watching, we thought we could use more Canadian podcasts as well, So Voila! We are so glad you enjoyed it!
I loved the interview with your vet. Terrific!
jacquelinepirotta great!!! We are very lucky to have her!!! ❤️
What a wonderful informative podcast--it was such a pleasure to listen and watch. I discovered Fleece and Harmony via the Fruity Knitting podcast. My favourite project is the Roscoe Sweater and I'm looking forward to seeing the matching cowl and hat. You both seem very natural and at ease and will definitely be tuning in for future episodes.
katdef100 thank you! That sweater is amazing! It’s such a beautiful pattern, I think we all want one now. Ken is a lucky guy!
I really enjoyed your video. You are engaging. I believe I first learned of your on the Fruity Knitting podcast.
Renee Shepherd thank you for watching! A new episode goes up tomorrow!
Your podcast was included in my RUclips feed. I have been knitting for most of my life. I want to learn more about the process that happens from sheep to yarn.
Janet Wheelock that’s great! We are on to skirting the fleece in the next episode!
Hi! I’m Kathryn. I love your yarn and am glad to see you’ve started this podcast. I just gave my mom a shawl for Christmas made from your Thistle, BlackBerry, and Raspberry Cordial. It was so luscious to work with. I can’t wait to cast on with some of the other colors I purchased from you.
kmphd that sounds beautiful!!! Thank you for watching and for working with our yarn!
I am enjoying watching this episode on Christmas morning! Christmas wishes to all. I really enjoy your podcasts and now this one is really interesting with your guest.
I particularly like the Carbeth sweater. I have the pattern but no yarn yet. AND I particularly like the stitch markers!!! Thank you! :)
Jennifer McGrath thank you! The Carbeth is a worthwhile project! This is the Swan Dance variation!
I enjoyed your first podcast so I am back for the second😊
That's so great! Thank you for joining us again!
I found you on the Fruity knitting podcast. I’ve enjoyed both. I loved learning about the sheep. The Carbeth will be on my Needles early in the new year. I am looking forward to you next podcast.
Anna Bing thanks! Kim found the Carbeth really enjoyable and everyone loves the results!!
Found your podcast today 12/25/18 I enjoyed it very much. I think the colorwork hat is my favorite so far. Looking forward to more podcasts.
csrhrr thank you for watching!!
A fun to watch and uplifting podcast.
Hey ladies, great job with the podcast! I've been out to the shop a couple of times but I'm really looking forward to visiting during the summer when I can see the sheep. I have a skein of "Lincoln" wool - which is a gorgeous colour and I can't wait to meet him!
Betty Johnston Lincoln is a charmer for sure. He’s big and strong but loves cuddles too!
I too am Canadian living in Ontario - I’m jealous with the snow you are getting we are going to have a green Christmas here this year😂
Enjoying your podcast and listening to Kim the vet explain about the whole shearing thing
The solstice toque looks like an interesting knit
Deborah McCullough we are green now too! 😕 Everything started to melt today!
Just discovered your podcast but have sen you on Fruity knitting, how fun to see you doing podcast. Love the Martin Story sweater the most and all the other projects are really pretty as well. I totally get the love for chiao goo needles, big fan too. Happy knitting !
Bea Demel nice to hear from you! We are so glad you enjoyed the podcast!!
I love the 80's Anne too! I love the Amethyst Brooch colourway!
trewq thank you! It’s a pretty one!
Now I want to go watch Anne of Green Gables, the version you referenced. It is the best version IMHO.
IMHO too!
loved this one, you both looked and sounded more relaxed, I can see the fun in it. I first saw you on fruity knitting pod cast, so it is good to get to know you better.
Jenny Vindin yes, we definitely get more relaxed as we go! Deer in the headlights on the first one! Lol. Thank you for watching!!!
I'm from Bolton, Ontario. I've been watching your podcast since last week and Google Canadian yarn dyers. I sent you a message last week but now watching your podcast you wanted some suggestions on what to do with big bulky sweaters that get heavy to hold. I always knit with my arm resting on a lazy boy chair, lean on a chair arm or a sofa pillow that is big that supports my arm comfortable. If I don't do that my arm start to throb with pain. Give it a try. Now onto podcast #7. Lol
Diane - thanks for the suggestions! The weight is one of the disadvantages of knitting sweaters in the round rather than seamed sweaters. Glad you are enjoying the podcasts!
Thanks for a great podcast! Like so many others, I heard of Fleece & Harmony via the Fruity Knitting podcast. I really enjoyed the first episode of your podcast and was hoping there would be a second (and third and fourth and fifth...…) The cabled stole is lovely and I think I'll have to add that to my project list. Thanks again for an informative, fun podcast.
Margaret Buckley thank you for watching Margaret!!
This is so interesting! Is the need for shearing due to domestication?
You two are a breath of fresh air, thank you again. I am in Minnesota, visited Nova Scotia and Cape Breton a few years ago and fell and loved it all. I grew up on the east coast of the U. S. and am always happy to get to an ocean...Pardon my discombobulated ramblings...
fern wilcox yes! Everything about caring for sheep these days is a result of domestication. Sheep are one of the oldest domesticated animals. Thousands of years...a lot has changed in that time! Most modern sheep breeds are heavily reliant on us for survival, particularly fibre breeds since shearing regularly is so important and their wool grows very fast. 10-15 lbs a year easily. 😃 There are a few flocks I know of, on coastal Islands and the like, that survive with minimal intervention but they still require shearing once a year. Ours are a bunch of pampered princesses who start bawling towards our windows if breakfast is late. 🐑
@@FleeceHarmonyPodcast Thanks so much! Fascinating and fun information. My friend's dad was a sheep shearer in Montana and I was lucky enough to see him doing it and the bonus was I was in the yard with the lambs and thought I died and went to heaven - they are so darn sweet!
That sweater you made for your hubby is gorgeous! I will come see your shop in september 2019!
Thank you Joanne!
Also "found" you on Fruity Knitting - ordered the color card and now I am working with Fiddlehead Aran. (Hopefully I will have a jacket soon.) So glad you have begun this podcast; saw the first and can now look forward to the third. I am in Connecticut - maybe will get to P E I someday to meet you. In the meantime, keep up the good work both with your wool and podcast. Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!
katherine f that’s wonderful! Fiddlehead is one of our favourites! We look forward to seeing your project!! 😘
I love the cables in the Hearth Stole. A group from Edmonton is planning a tour next September - we will have to put your place on our list to see.
Laura Denis that’s great!!! We will see you all then!
Thank you for the second podcast!! I learned about you both and your philosophy on farming when you were featured on Fruity Knitting. I love that sweater by Martin Story! the colors go so well together and beautifully made as well. And that new color purple yarn! I think I will just have to make myself the Wild Hearts cable sweater in that amethyst yarn you make. I so appreciate the views of your farm and the stories of your life. Just a thought: have you considered an "adoption" program for us viewers where we "adopt" a sheep on your farm by sending a monthly donation and that would help fund your wonderful program as well? thanks again for a wonderful show.
Lynette ruest that sweater would be STUNNING in that colour! We’ve discussed sheep adoption, but have never put it into action. You never know! ❤️
Thank You so much for a second podcast. Well done ladies! I am absolutely in love with the "Solstice Toque" by Simone Van Iderstine ( I think I have some of her hand spun in my stash). It is so nice to watch a podcast from a shop that I have been in. I have one of of your faux fur pompoms, love it and the snap attachment. It sits on a hat, gifted to my friend, in the U.S. Knit with your wool, in aran weight, in the colour, Plover. Pod cast on!
Great podcast! Found you on Instagram, I’m a spinner/knitter living on Cape Breton Island. Loved the mans sweater by Martin Storey!
Sue King welcome! Thank you for watching! Our family is originally from Baddeck, and our grandfather was a park warden for many years. We 💜 CB.
Fleece & Harmony Cool!!! I’m in the Pier in Sydney!
Love your content-heavy show; I first saw the 2 of you on Fruity Knitting and just found you by good chance on RUclips :) Thank you for all the work it takes to put together, I am sure!
I’m amazed and charmed by Ash Alberg’s work and must go look at that Ravelry page right away...
Gretchen Metzler great news! We are really enjoying highlighting work by some excellent designers, that perhaps people aren’t yet familiar with. Ash has some exciting things in the works for this year too!
Roscoe is stunning!
Ellen Henrie it’s a nice one!!! A wonderful pattern all around.
I tried my first color work sweater , I was told to turn your piece inside out and knit from the inside it keeps your floats nice and lose
I forgot to mention I'm from Oklahoma and have been knitting about 1 year love all the info janice
Yes - that's right. I tried that with my Trondheim mittens and it works great!
Let me guess....vegans...Thank you for this informative sheep shearing talk. My vegan friends are always chastising me for using wool for knitting. I call them sheep because they watch too many PETA videos and can’t think for themselves.!! LOL. This is so informative....
Soma well definitely people who have never been around an actual sheep, that’s for sure! ❤️
Jennifer, you still didn’t tell us what u did to modify your flax neckline. I love how it sits on you!
I don’t remember! 😬
I'm the type of knitter that says" oh I have an extra stitch here, I'll just knit 2 together." It has to be really bad for me to go back.
Megan A we hear that! Don’t get us wrong, we’ve pulled a few sneaky manoeuvres in our time! 💜💜💜
Watching your back episodes. You might be interested in this artist based in Hamilton. She does a lot of oil/pastel paintings of sheep. I bought one of her pieces a couple of years ago and it's hanging in my bedroom. Here's her link. The sheep paintings are at the bottom of the page. aledaoconnor.com/oil-pastel/
Going to go check it out!
What do you think of controversial mulsing ? I know they breed it out the need for it now praise God .
Your vet reminds me of a female Herriot , the author
Barbara C it is not allowed in Canada. Will also be happy when it is no longer necessary for any sheep. However, fly strike is worse for the animal in the end, if that is what it prevents for the time being, until the breeding line is corrected.
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