Thank you for speaking about possum fibre! In New Zealand they are a danger to our native kiwi and other native birds too 😭 I love how excited you both get for each other’s projects ❤️
Wonderful podcast Sarah and Paige! Love your new haircut Paige, it looks fabulous on you. Two fibres I haven’t tried yet are Possum and Yak and would LOVE to 😊 I did just purchase and swatched yarn from Sonder Yarn Co., it is a gorgeous and soft blend of 65% BFL, 25% Masham, and 10% Cashmere. Using the Masham and Cashmere will be knew to me. I can’t wait to see your Book Club Cardigan Sarah, it’s in my queue along with almost everything Sari designs lol. Have a great day and thanks for a chance 💓
I've been following you two almost from the start and I always get excited when I see a notification from your channel, keep it up! Two of my favorite yarns are Holst Supersoft for its wide range of colors and it's really good for colorwork, and another would be Sandnes Garn Sunday for its versatility and softness.
Paige - that bow vest is **chef's kiss** and love that green border/general colour choices. So for context, I'm originally from Perth, lived in Melbourne briefly too...BUT now briefly in thr States: Thought of you girls today, went to my new "local" yarn store (lol took an uber for 30mins), and thought I'd died and gone to yarn heaven. They had hand dyes from local makers, knitting for olive, sandnes garne (they had POPPY in autumn in stock??!!), Jamieson's, Biches et Bouches, Noro (so many lines!!), i bought Sarah's Mykt Til Dame book (sorry, not sorry, so influenced), plutolopi and all these wheels of unspun yarn, aahhh and so many more. I was totally unprepared because their insta and website are still a work in progress. Have to go back with a game plan. Still have flutters thinking about it 😍
Very happy to see another upload as always, and loving your Clay Sweater, seems so cosy for the season ! I'm not sure I have a favorite yarn, but I sure Leo to pick up some locally dyed yarn when possible, and I just got a super nice Cashmere Merino blend yarn from one of my favorite dyers, hoping to make the cutest little pink hat for next winter !
So interesting to hear what you said about the possum yarn, so good to be able to learn more about where our different yarns come from. Love the energy you both have. I love adding mohair to my items and even though I haven't been knitting for that long I love Isager's Mohair, it feels very luxurious.
I loved your explanation on the possum story. I haven't knitted with possum, but have had a plan to knit a cardigan/jacket with it this winter. I live in N.Z. and yes possums are a big problem, eating all the fruit off my trees! I have alpacas and love to blend their fibre with silk and spin that for knitting accessories and garments. I love your podcast and your enthusiasm for knitting all the things!
I so enjoy seeing your WIPs, and how you each have such different styles or approaches to your knitting projects. So excited for the KAL! I'm still learning about knitting fibres, but so far, I prefer a more rustic yarn that gets loftier after blocking. Some Briggs & Little Regal (Canada) is a go-to for outerwear cardis for me.
I really enjoy your podcast and your friendship. You are so supportive of one another😊 I love so many yarns, but currently I am loving cotton merino and cotton linen blends since I live in a warm climate and it is summer. I am currently knitting a Ranunculus out of Sandes Garn Tynn Line and I am really enjoying it.
All the hats you have knitted recently have me so inspired - even though it's summer here they're such a lightweight and easy knit, I think I might be casting on my own two color musselburgh soon! Was also super cool to learn more about the possum yarn - Ive never used it myself but would love to! I really love knitting with wools and alpaca, but I've recently picked up a silk yarn from purl soho and I'm absolutely loving it for the summer!
I get so excited every time I see that you have posted a video! I am still new to knitting so I haven't gotten to try too many yarns yet, but I do know that fiber-wise I prefer wool fibers to cotton-- I love the way wool changes when you block it, and how it feels afterwards. I also have a new obsession with variegated and speckled, hand-dyed yarns but haven't narrowed down my wish-list to which one I will try first. Really curious about Hedgehog Fibers colors, they are so beautiful!
Thanks for another fun podcast! I love many yarns but one of my favourites is unspun Nutiden from Sweden. I always hold it single strand with Mohair to make knitting easier and the Mohair helps a ton with pilling.
Thanks for the fun episode, as always!! You two are such hype girls and i love ittt 💖 As a relatively new knitter i haven't gotten around to trying out that many different yarns, but my favorite so far has been this 40% merino, 30% silk and 30% yak blend that i got from a local indie dyer. It feels soooo luxe and created the most beautiful drape~
I love the energy ya'll bring to your videos. I've been on a sock kick lately which is mostly been hand dyed, sw merino wool and nylon. But I've also been knitting a t-shirt with a wool/ silk blend that I've really been loving! Such a light and lovely fabric!
Loved this episode - great on the clarity re: possum fibre. I just started knitting the book club cardigan! I am using the new isager ecosoft fine fibre with FibreNaturally's alpaca 4ply and love both! Fibre naturally woollen mill are based in VIC and they are run by a lovely couple that raise their own alpacas and llamas!
I’ve only gotten into natural fibers in the last couple years, and so far a 100% merino has been my favorite! I have a special skein of hand dyed sock yarn that I’m going to be getting into shortly and I’m so excited. I also need to cast on my book club cardigan, I have some yarn in stash that I think will work. I’m just trying to decide if I should be responsible and finish the cable cardigan I already have on the needles. 👀 I’m very intrigued by the possum yarn from New Zealand! Sarah, your book club cardigan is going to be beautiful, and Paige, your ribbon vest looks perfect! 🎀 Thank you both for the inspiration!
I love watching how excited you both get about each other’s projects! I just finished a beanie in a cormo yarn from Louie and Lola in Tasmania, and it’s my current favourite - so lovely to knit with and the finished product looks and feels beautiful.
Thank you so much for the possum information/education. I had wondered about the ethical side of things. I also didn’t realize it was different from the opossum here in the US. Paige, I am so so happy for you! I know how big of a deal this is. Enjoy your freedom! My favorite yarn combo is merino and alpaca, but right now I’m knitting with kelbourne woolens scout and am really loving it. I want to try a yak blend soon (and now possum).
My favorite yarn to date that I’ve used is KnitPicks Palette, which is 100% Peruvian Highland wool. It’s so surprisingly soft to the touch, and softer than other PHW yarns I’ve used. It does pill, but not as bad as other yarns and it feels nice to wear so I don’t care too much! Basic but beautiful!
Thank you for the interesting possum fiber information! I live in Minnesota in the states and there have been many invasive species, such as carp, that have devastated the lakes and have to be culled. It is nice when they can find a use for them-like dog food. I like to use merino since I have sensitive skin but I also enjoy using blow yarns. They do make such light, warm sweaters and vests!
That was cool to hear about the possum yarn! Never knew that was a thing! I am excited to knit the book club cardigan with sandnes recycled tweed :) My favorite yarn is holst garn cielo- it’s so unique and delightful to knit with! It’s a blown wool/alpaca blend, and I love the muted fuzziness and squish factor
That was such a good explanation re the possum issue Sarah. I’ve knitted with possum yarn from NZ and have always wanted to get a sweater quantity. Love the dark halo, softness and fabric it producers. Also loving your podcast with Paige. Xx
Wow, just stumbled across your channel and now I'm looking forward to catching up on past episodes too! I do love possum in a yarn blend and have previously admired Zealana yarns for their beautiful colour palettes. For the majority of my year I would opt for something with linen and/or silk content.
Wow that was great information about the possum yarn. Recently felt it made up into a scarf in a store and was deluxe with the right amount of fluff. Hands down is my dream yarn to use one day. Love you gals, how supportive and excited you both are about each other’s projects.
Nice episode as always! I love to knit with cozy wool like Isager Soft but unfortunately the weather here in Florida does not give me too many opportunities to wear it. Sometimes turning the A/C really cold makes it fun to wear my warmer sweaters inside though! But the yarn that I use the most is Sandnes Line. Weather appropriate all year round in Florida and nice to knit with!
I love watching you girls- you just make me laugh!! My favourite yarn would be anything produced by Bendigo as it’s Australian manufactured yarn! I’ve just knit the louvre sweater with the woodlands heartwood colour and it’s amazing. I’m very much appreciate the time you took to research the zealana yarn!!
Amazing video! Loved knowing more about possum fibre! I had no idea that was a thing! I love working with Merino, but the truth is I haven’t adventured myself to work with a lot of different fibres.. I’m curious about Suri alpaca, and now possum fibre as well!
I really like the Galler Yarns Heather Prime Alpaca. It is so soft and the heathered color ways are all so beautiful and soft. The book club cardigan is on my to-knit list soon but first I need to clear off my needles cause I went cast on crazy the past few weeks. 😂
I love your energy and excitement. I’ve knit a pair of fingerless mitts in Zealana Luxuria AIR Laceweight and they are just divine. It appears anything mohair silk is my favourite yarn at the moment. I have literally 4 mohair wips on the needles right now.
Thanks for sharing about the Zealana Yarn. I even bought some for penny gloves a while ago here in Germany and loved it. I like lambswool and Peruvian highland wool the most, because it holds up so well, doesn’t pill as much and the Peruvian is just so soft. You two are doing such a great job. ❤
Hiya I love your videos ❤ I currently love working with any 100% wool because I love the Weight and warmth it gives. But my favorite has to be Jamieson’s of Shetland Aran wool I absolutely love the colors they have♥️
Love your podcasts. I’ve been inspired to get back into knitting after a long hiatus. I love the addition of mohair and alpaca to a lot of today’s garment knitting so would be keen to see what possum wool adds too. Happy knitting
Love your videos! I was really interested to hear more about possum fibre as I'd never heard of this before I started watching your channel. I don't have a favorite yarn really as I'm just getting back into knitting after a very long break (I learned to knit as a child and just used whatever I could get at the local stores, so nothing very fancy). I tend to gravitate towards really soft, fuzzy yarns, so like most anything that is marketed for baby blankets and clothing. I'm excited to branch out of my comfort zone though and try all the different options. I've been looking at Alpaca yarns lately and trying to figure out some choices for some projects I'm looking at. I'll have to give the cardigan KAL a go! Wishing you both a lovely day!
Thank You for sharing all your beautiful makes! I am currently enjoying the merino alpaca yarns. Usually fingering weight. I love the bit of halo it provides!❤
Thank you for another fun episode! I'm definitely still trying to expand my fibre experimentation, but so far some of my favorites have been Shetland and alpaca. I love a yarn that feels more rustic, and alpaca, to me, is amazingly soft.
I seriously cant stop thinking about the book club cardigan since it came out 😅 my favorite fiber is definitely suri alpaca I use it in so many projects usually with a fingering weight to make a dk!
I am a relatively new knitter so every (natural) yarn is such an exciting discovery! I'm particularly obsessed with mohair these days, holding yarn together feels so much like watercolouring. I have just the assortment of brownish mohairs to pair with this possum base!
Congrats on finishing your last ever exam Paige! My favourite yarn to knit with is the wonderful humble lambswool. After experimenting and not always having said experimentation work out as planned, I know I can come back to some rustic-ish 100% lambswool and be warmly welcomed back :) I recently discovered local Perendale wool and it reminds me of Peer Gynt but lighter (and cheaper) 💜
Thanks for another great podcast! I love woolly wools, and love to collect yarn on my travels. I’ve been to Shetland so I have lots of fingering wt Shetland for colorwork. Iceland for Lopi, Ireland for some of their tweedy yarns. I’ve also been to NZ and got the most scrumptious merino/ possum yarn ever. I've made two sweaters with it so far and I love them!
I fell in love with knitting a bit over 3 years ago, so I feel like I'm still experimenting. I always knit with wool, and so far I've really enjoyed knitting with Rowan Felted Tweed. The resulting fabric is also really nice. The wool I had the most fun knitting with was probably Lang Yarns Cloud, which is self-striping.
I love your podcast, you two are so fun to watch 😍. I enjoy knitting with alpaca blend yarn for the winter and for the summer I like using cotton / wool blend or cotton / linen blend yarn.
It’s summer here for me but you both are making me want to make allll the cozy pullovers! 😅 I’ve loved working with or wearing cotton blends as they are so easy to wear and wash. But I think my current favorite yarn is the Carlsbad Worsted base from Explorer Knits and Fibers which is a superwash merino. It was so smooth and soft and light to work it and EKF is an amazing dyer. I will definitely be adding more to my stash in the future.
Love your podcast! Thanks for sharing all the projects and your excitement! It's contagious 🙂 I'm a relatively new knitter (less than 1 year) and have just worked with some local hand dyed or retail but would love to try some new fibers.
Thank you for another wonderful video, this one was definitely a favorite! Every project had me in awe. I mean, come on… the Poppy jumper with the shoulder detail?! The cozy gorgeousness of those bows?! So much beauty! Congratulations on the Zealana yarn, Sarah! When I went back home to New Zealand for the first time in 10 years in February, I picked up a couple balls and immediately casted on a Sophie scarf with the Kauri fingering in ‘Kiwicrush’. It’s so unique and gorgeous. I love that there’s this beautiful way of saving Aotearoa while providing Knitters with delight. Since I picked up a few balls from my trip of various NZ yarn, I’m excited to start casting on with Brushtale, an upcycled merino possum blend from the fibres of clothing that didn’t quite make it. Happy Knitting and best wishes on your ongoing projects! ❤️
Love, love, love knitting with angora yarn or any mix containing angora. I’ve just completed my dots sweater using angora/ merino mix- incredibly light and soft.
I've only just discovered your podcast in the last month or so, and am so happy to find some lovely fellow Aussie knitters! 😊 I mostly have experience with knitting with Bendigo Woollen Mills, wool and cotton which I really enjoy. I was surprised by how soft, cool to the touch and lovely to knit with the cotton is to work with. Which worked out well as I made the Stripe Hype Dress by Kutovakika 😂 But the wool I'm loving the most is some wool that I was gifted by my family a couple of Christmases ago, which is actually a possum blend! It's Supreme Possum Merino, 40% possum, 50% merino and 10% silk ❤ It's so soft and lovely to work with. I ended up making a self drafted vest with side ties. I'd love to try the Kuari yarn and would love to join the Book Club Cardi KAL 🧶😍🎉
So excited for the Book Club Cardigan KAL! Right now my favorite yarn is a BFL / Masham blend - it seems to be growing in popularity and is easier to find these days now (sheepsoft by Laxtons, sunday morning by Sonder, british dk by les garcons)! I love the texture and lovely squish. Would absolutely love to try out a possum yarn and see how that compares!
My favorite yarn I’ve used is a combo - Holst Garn Supersoft + Titicaca. Supersoft is a great workhorse yarn and Titicaca is a lace weight alpaca just like the ones you talked about this episode. Really soft and fluffy but not too much.
OMG! How cute is this?❤ In time my favorite yarn is Cashmere, Silk and Yak, because I have a very sensitive skin. I have an allergy to mohair and alpaca. I have never knitted with possum. Your projects are stunning. Love your podcast❤
My favourite yarn to use recently has been Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% mohair, 30% silk) because I used it to make my own Stockholm V-neck slipover recently (as inspired by Paige)! I even chose the colourway Bark because I loved your colour choice and it was my first mohair project!
Several things, first of all: congratulations Paige, I'm confident you've passed! Second of all: I just cast on the zipper sweater and swore to forego the book club cardigan, as I already own a beautiful cable cardigan pattern...and now what did you make me do? I bought the pattern and I am THIS close to buying mohair ... HELP (Let's face it the book club cardigan is the nicer pattern, I am still in charge of my decisions and am owning them) Will head over to rav now to nail the yarn purchase by looking at everybody else's yarn 🤓 Thirdly: I did not know about possum yarn, I knew it as a fibre but not, what's behind it, so thank you for the input! Have a lovely day and happy knitting ❣
My very first knitting project was made with Rowan big wool and I still enjoy wearing that hat. I have of course tried different types of yarn over the years but merino wool is the one I tend to work with the most. I enjoy watching your podcast and love seeing the friendship you two have. I wish I had a knitting buddy too!
That possum yarn looks amazing! I have heard others talk about it but don't have easy access to it in the US. I love Sonder Sunday Morning yarns but am also obsessed with anything fluffy. The more suri and mohair the better!
I just ordered yarn for the bookclub cardigan yesterday, it's been on my mind since the first pictures as well. As for favorite fiber, cashmere comes to mind, it's so soft and light, each stitch becomes a little treat. I'd be really curious to try opossum, it sounds quite exotic from France!
My favourite yarn combination is merino, silk, alpaca and yak. I had never heard of possum yarn until quite recently. Thank you so much Sarah for your research into this yarn. Another great podcast, I really enjoyed it. Best of luck with your Book Club KAL. I can’t wait to start knitting my own Book Club Cardigan. 📖
I’ve heard of possum yarn, but this episode and your explanation got me to finally look up the differences between Australian possums and American opossums. I’m not sure I have a favorite, but I just did a project in Suri alpaca which I loved and right now I am trying spin cycle for the first time and it is pretty great to knit with, very bouncy!
So fun on the Kal…. I always love trying yarns…. Recently I have really liked cotton wool blends ( happy place) and I also was able to finally try knitting for olive silk and am loving that… I have a local thrift shop that I love when I find yarns from all over… a recent fun find was Rauma- from Norway .. so I got it to try… oh and I got some ochre from Australia this year too… in the lilac as it’s a favorite color of mine… thanks Paige!
Right now I feel like one of my favorite fibers to work with is alpaca silk blends. I have a fabulous yarn from a local farm that I have yet to make anything with because I can't find the perfect pattern for it! It's just so soft and squishy!
It was so interesting to hear about the possum fibre! I didnt even knew the yarn existed beforehand and this is such an interesting perspective and thing to know! I love working with rustic wool and alpaca blends the most actually, natural fibres have grown sm on me since i started knitting! These create the fabric i love the most! Currently i am working with a blown yarn as well which has super pretty speckles and flecks of color, so this is starting to get close to being one of my favorites, i am really eager to try sandnes garns poppy some time too!
I love that you took the time to research possum as a fibre and help educate us as well! The yarn looks amazing and I can't wait to see your finished cardigan! I'm still a pretty new knitter so I haven't tried many yarns yet. But currently I'm making a cardigan using Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt and it's definitely my favourite so far!
My pleasure, it’s nice to have some answers to questions I think a lot of us have been wondering. I’ve got some pyr gynt in stash that I’m looking forward to starting on 😁
Hi Paige and Sarah. My favourite yarn is Holst Garn supersoft. It can be knit held single for a light project or held double for a warmer project or add mohair for something lux. Not to mention it comes in so many colours to choose from and is reasonable priced. Love you podcast and excitement about knitting.
Wow! Possum is a new fiber to me! I love knitting with wool, and generally favor fingering weight everything - socks, wraps, sweaters, etc! Love watching the podcast. You two have great energy! ❤
Great podcast as always. I really love knitting with natural fibres in combination such as wool alpaca maybe with a touch of silk. A slightly heathered yarn in neutral colours is my favourite. I would love to knit up something with a bit of yak or possum.
The possum yearn is beautiful! My favorite fiber type hands down is alpaca, and I'm making a cardigan right now with only alpaca fyberspates (I believe it's called Cumulus) that is soft fuzzy squishy goodness!
Loving your podcast! I love your genuine excitement about your crafts! I am knitting with Drops Daisy and a mohair right now and that is my current favorite! Isn't your favorite project always the one you are working on? :D
Thanks for a lovely podcast! My favorite yarn to knit with (at the moment) is knitting for olive heavy merino. I love the how sturdy it feels while still being soft enough to wear next to skin. Also discovered suri alpaca recently which has been horrible for the bank account but delightful to knit with!
Sarah I love your porridge grandma cardigan vibes, that colour looks like it will suit you so well and be really versatile too! I'm a recent convert to non-superwash yarns and I particularly really love a wool/alpaca blend, although I do have a ball of the fingering weight Kauri in my stash so I'm open to becoming a possum fibre convert too 🧶
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Thanks for the detailed explanation of possum fiber! My favorite yarn is really squishy, non superwash merino, like Brooklyn Tweed Imbue.
Hi from New Zealand, Sarah and Paige. Really enjoy your podcasts. You bounce off each other really well and it’s so funny to watch how excited you get about each other’s projects. I love knitting with possum yarn. It’s super soft and warm with a delicious halo.
I immediately put the Book Club cardigan in my queue when Sarah announced the KAL! I've just started knitting less than a year ago and I have to say I'm currently using Tynn Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn and loving the knitting experience. I've also read that it holds up quite well, so I'm looking forward to that.
Love the podcast as always. Love reading the comments too and seeing what yarns people favour. I like non superwash wooly yarns for jumpers etc that wear well and don’t pill. I generally use the merino or other soft fibres for shawls and hats. My workhorse go tos are KnitPicks Palette (especially for colourwork) and Holst Supersoft. Also love Rowan Felted Tweed just for the gorgeous flecks colours and it’s soft but wears well imo. Also partial to all yarns Isager cos of the way they combine. And Sarah, my row gauge is always off!, usually I get less rows than stipulated! 😟 As you say, it often doesn’t matter but I do get a bit sick of adjusting for it. It’s a total mystery to me.
Thank you for checking and then sharing the information about the possum yarn. It's important to be ethical in our shopping choices. I am currently working with an alpaca/ lambswool blend held double with a silk mohair. So loads of animals haha!! The combination is like a cloud ❤
Thanks for sharing about the possum yarn, it was really interesting! My favorite yarn right now is merino wool. It's so versatile and works up beautifully. I'm still new to knitting and loving the process of discovering new yarns along the way.
love 100% wool and trying out new yarn is also fun, I picked up some British wool on my recent trip and can't wait to knit up soon. Congrats on passing exam Paige. I am loving all yours makes and podcast ofcourse.
Well helloooo! I am sitting here with coffee and knitting on my book club cardigan as I type! For my cardi I’m holding de rerum natura gilliatt with knitting for olive mohair. Both in an off-white shade:-)). To answer your question, some favourite fibers are cormo and BFL. That being said I saw and squished some merino/possum skeins from a Tasmanian dyer who was at Knit City Toronto a few weeks back. Louie & Lola yarns. TDF!!!
I love anything super soft and drapey. Alpaca and silk with some cashmere is luxurious! I also love using just a nice merino wool. I love your podcast! I’m excited about the knitalong and the giveaway! Honestly, that bag is spectacular too! Love the color! Thank you for posting such fun episodes.😊
Literally stoked for this KAL! I haven’t been able to try tons of different types of yarn yet since I mostly acquire through thrifting, but I love alpaca wool! Only gotten to work with it a little bit but fell in love so fast :) thanks for the great pod! Love your dynamic! it’s fun to be let in on your knitting chat ❤
Was so interested to hear about Possum fibre. I've been seeing it more and wondering about the source. How generous of Zealana! I'd absolutely love to knit with it. Currently my favourite is Alpaca for the softness and drape.
Interesting discussion about the possum fibers and situation. I just bought yarn for a dartmoor. i think my favorite yarn to knit with is merino/cashmere/silk.
Thank you so much for sharing more about the possum fiber! I always love learning more about different fibers and the industry in different countries! Right now I am loving holding Knitting for Olive merino and their cashmere together! I have always loved their merino and the cashmere just gives it that extra softness!
I recently took a trip to New Zealand and I loooove the yarn I got there - including the possum ones! It's among my favorite yarn I ever bought. I will say though, that I was lucky enough to take a trip to Norway the previous summer, and it is like the battle of the yarn vacations - Norwegian wool is also just so freaking amazing
Loved the video! My current favorite yarn is Illimani Sabri. Its 85% cotton 15% Alpaca fingering weight yarn. Currently making the miles tee by ozetta with it and im obsessed! It's so soft and so easy to work with. I'll definitely be coming back to it in the future!
Love your ideas and joy of knitting. I love knitting alpaca from local farms in the natural colors of the animals, meeting the animal, and knowing the animal's name. Favorite is a chocolate brown alpaca in North Carolina named Carlton. He is so fluffy.
I love rustic woolen spun yarns! A recent favorite is Manchelopis- the sweater I made is so light and airy yet warm. Thanks for hosting this KAL and giveaway!❤
You two are just the bees knees! Always such a lovely watch. My current fav yarn to knit with is Camellia Fiber Co. Flax Fingering. Perfect for Texas summers that last 6 months! The blend of alpaca, linen, and silk is just 🤌🏻. Second runner up is Isager Alpaca 1 for all the reasons you talked about 😍
I've never worked with a yarn with possum in it. I'm so intrigued. I used to work with mostly superwash yarns, but over the last year or so I've started using 100% wool, more rustic, and I'm loving it!
Thank you for explaining about possum yarn because it threw me when you said that…. lol, but I am in the US so my mind didn’t picture the right animal 😅. I’ll have to go google what they look like. I love a good blend of anything with cashmere followed by alpaca. You guys are too cute and really enjoy your excitement for knitting!
The way you are excited about your own and each others projects is just absolutely heartwarming! Also, possum fibre as a yarn ingredient sounds super interesting. I am a huge fan of natural fibres and basically only knit with those. Right now, my favourite yarns for the summer here in Denmark are Lang Yarns "Vaya" (74% cotton, 16% extrafine merino wool and 10% yak; so soft, so airy and soo drapy - absolutely loving it) and some old Aarlan silk by H.E.C. (50% silk and 50% wool) that I got from my grandma's stash and that I am currently knitting up into the 9pm tank by tiffknit 😇 Please continue as you do, you two are very inspiring!
Thank you for including the information about the possum fibre, as an Australian I was curious about the ethics of this so really appreciate the research & explanation! At the moment my favourite yarn to knit with is a beautiful alpaca/polwarth undyed blend from Adiago mills.
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Thank you for speaking about possum fibre! In New Zealand they are a danger to our native kiwi and other native birds too 😭 I love how excited you both get for each other’s projects ❤️
Ugh it’s so devastating to see native species impacted by such stupid decisions from so long ago 😞
Wonderful podcast Sarah and Paige! Love your new haircut Paige, it looks fabulous on you. Two fibres I haven’t tried yet are Possum and Yak and would LOVE to 😊 I did just purchase and swatched yarn from Sonder Yarn Co., it is a gorgeous and soft blend of 65% BFL, 25% Masham, and 10% Cashmere. Using the Masham and Cashmere will be knew to me. I can’t wait to see your Book Club Cardigan Sarah, it’s in my queue along with almost everything Sari designs lol. Have a great day and thanks for a chance 💓
I've been following you two almost from the start and I always get excited when I see a notification from your channel, keep it up! Two of my favorite yarns are Holst Supersoft for its wide range of colors and it's really good for colorwork, and another would be Sandnes Garn Sunday for its versatility and softness.
Paige - that bow vest is **chef's kiss** and love that green border/general colour choices. So for context, I'm originally from Perth, lived in Melbourne briefly too...BUT now briefly in thr States: Thought of you girls today, went to my new "local" yarn store (lol took an uber for 30mins), and thought I'd died and gone to yarn heaven. They had hand dyes from local makers, knitting for olive, sandnes garne (they had POPPY in autumn in stock??!!), Jamieson's, Biches et Bouches, Noro (so many lines!!), i bought Sarah's Mykt Til Dame book (sorry, not sorry, so influenced), plutolopi and all these wheels of unspun yarn, aahhh and so many more. I was totally unprepared because their insta and website are still a work in progress. Have to go back with a game plan. Still have flutters thinking about it 😍
Very happy to see another upload as always, and loving your Clay Sweater, seems so cosy for the season ! I'm not sure I have a favorite yarn, but I sure Leo to pick up some locally dyed yarn when possible, and I just got a super nice Cashmere Merino blend yarn from one of my favorite dyers, hoping to make the cutest little pink hat for next winter !
So interesting to hear what you said about the possum yarn, so good to be able to learn more about where our different yarns come from. Love the energy you both have. I love adding mohair to my items and even though I haven't been knitting for that long I love Isager's Mohair, it feels very luxurious.
I loved your explanation on the possum story. I haven't knitted with possum, but have had a plan to knit a cardigan/jacket with it this winter. I live in N.Z. and yes possums are a big problem, eating all the fruit off my trees! I have alpacas and love to blend their fibre with silk and spin that for knitting accessories and garments. I love your podcast and your enthusiasm for knitting all the things!
I so enjoy seeing your WIPs, and how you each have such different styles or approaches to your knitting projects. So excited for the KAL! I'm still learning about knitting fibres, but so far, I prefer a more rustic yarn that gets loftier after blocking. Some Briggs & Little Regal (Canada) is a go-to for outerwear cardis for me.
I really enjoy your podcast and your friendship. You are so supportive of one another😊
I love so many yarns, but currently I am loving cotton merino and cotton linen blends since I live in a warm climate and it is summer. I am currently knitting a Ranunculus out of Sandes Garn Tynn Line and I am really enjoying it.
All the hats you have knitted recently have me so inspired - even though it's summer here they're such a lightweight and easy knit, I think I might be casting on my own two color musselburgh soon!
Was also super cool to learn more about the possum yarn - Ive never used it myself but would love to! I really love knitting with wools and alpaca, but I've recently picked up a silk yarn from purl soho and I'm absolutely loving it for the summer!
I get so excited every time I see that you have posted a video!
I am still new to knitting so I haven't gotten to try too many yarns yet, but I do know that fiber-wise I prefer wool fibers to cotton-- I love the way wool changes when you block it, and how it feels afterwards. I also have a new obsession with variegated and speckled, hand-dyed yarns but haven't narrowed down my wish-list to which one I will try first. Really curious about Hedgehog Fibers colors, they are so beautiful!
Thanks for another fun podcast! I love many yarns but one of my favourites is unspun Nutiden from Sweden. I always hold it single strand with Mohair to make knitting easier and the Mohair helps a ton with pilling.
Thanks for the fun episode, as always!! You two are such hype girls and i love ittt 💖
As a relatively new knitter i haven't gotten around to trying out that many different yarns, but my favorite so far has been this 40% merino, 30% silk and 30% yak blend that i got from a local indie dyer. It feels soooo luxe and created the most beautiful drape~
Sarah, your Dartmoor is so pretty!!
What a great bit of education on the possum. Thanks for that!
My favorite yarn to knit with is merino ❤
I love the energy ya'll bring to your videos. I've been on a sock kick lately which is mostly been hand dyed, sw merino wool and nylon. But I've also been knitting a t-shirt with a wool/ silk blend that I've really been loving! Such a light and lovely fabric!
Loved this episode - great on the clarity re: possum fibre. I just started knitting the book club cardigan! I am using the new isager ecosoft fine fibre with FibreNaturally's alpaca 4ply and love both! Fibre naturally woollen mill are based in VIC and they are run by a lovely couple that raise their own alpacas and llamas!
I’ve only gotten into natural fibers in the last couple years, and so far a 100% merino has been my favorite! I have a special skein of hand dyed sock yarn that I’m going to be getting into shortly and I’m so excited. I also need to cast on my book club cardigan, I have some yarn in stash that I think will work. I’m just trying to decide if I should be responsible and finish the cable cardigan I already have on the needles. 👀 I’m very intrigued by the possum yarn from New Zealand! Sarah, your book club cardigan is going to be beautiful, and Paige, your ribbon vest looks perfect! 🎀 Thank you both for the inspiration!
I love watching how excited you both get about each other’s projects! I just finished a beanie in a cormo yarn from Louie and Lola in Tasmania, and it’s my current favourite - so lovely to knit with and the finished product looks and feels beautiful.
Thank you so much for the possum information/education. I had wondered about the ethical side of things. I also didn’t realize it was different from the opossum here in the US. Paige, I am so so happy for you! I know how big of a deal this is. Enjoy your freedom! My favorite yarn combo is merino and alpaca, but right now I’m knitting with kelbourne woolens scout and am really loving it. I want to try a yak blend soon (and now possum).
My favorite yarn to date that I’ve used is KnitPicks Palette, which is 100% Peruvian Highland wool. It’s so surprisingly soft to the touch, and softer than other PHW yarns I’ve used. It does pill, but not as bad as other yarns and it feels nice to wear so I don’t care too much! Basic but beautiful!
Thank you for the interesting possum fiber information! I live in Minnesota in the states and there have been many invasive species, such as carp, that have devastated the lakes and have to be culled. It is nice when they can find a use for them-like dog food. I like to use merino since I have sensitive skin but I also enjoy using blow yarns. They do make such light, warm sweaters and vests!
another great podcast!! I’ve been loving working with Sandness Garn Line lately (cotton, linen, viscose blend), especially for summer knitting 😊
Great podcast! Love all the projects! My favorite yarn is Audine Wools twinkle. It’s 80% wool, 10% cashmere and 10% stelina. Thank you!
The possum yard looks lovely! The information about invasive possums was very interesting as well. I love using Malabrigo
That was cool to hear about the possum yarn! Never knew that was a thing! I am excited to knit the book club cardigan with sandnes recycled tweed :) My favorite yarn is holst garn cielo- it’s so unique and delightful to knit with! It’s a blown wool/alpaca blend, and I love the muted fuzziness and squish factor
That was such a good explanation re the possum issue Sarah. I’ve knitted with possum yarn from NZ and have always wanted to get a sweater quantity. Love the dark halo, softness and fabric it producers. Also loving your podcast with Paige. Xx
Wow, just stumbled across your channel and now I'm looking forward to catching up on past episodes too! I do love possum in a yarn blend and have previously admired Zealana yarns for their beautiful colour palettes. For the majority of my year I would opt for something with linen and/or silk content.
Wow that was great information about the possum yarn. Recently felt it made up into a scarf in a store and was deluxe with the right amount of fluff. Hands down is my dream yarn to use one day. Love you gals, how supportive and excited you both are about each other’s projects.
Nice episode as always! I love to knit with cozy wool like Isager Soft but unfortunately the weather here in Florida does not give me too many opportunities to wear it. Sometimes turning the A/C really cold makes it fun to wear my warmer sweaters inside though! But the yarn that I use the most is Sandnes Line. Weather appropriate all year round in Florida and nice to knit with!
I love watching you girls- you just make me laugh!! My favourite yarn would be anything produced by Bendigo as it’s Australian manufactured yarn! I’ve just knit the louvre sweater with the woodlands heartwood colour and it’s amazing. I’m very much appreciate the time you took to research the zealana yarn!!
This is my first time tuning into your podcast and it is so charming! My favourite yarn that I've knit with so far is Malabrigo Rios.
Amazing video! Loved knowing more about possum fibre! I had no idea that was a thing! I love working with Merino, but the truth is I haven’t adventured myself to work with a lot of different fibres.. I’m curious about Suri alpaca, and now possum fibre as well!
I really like the Galler Yarns Heather Prime Alpaca. It is so soft and the heathered color ways are all so beautiful and soft. The book club cardigan is on my to-knit list soon but first I need to clear off my needles cause I went cast on crazy the past few weeks. 😂
I love your energy and excitement. I’ve knit a pair of fingerless mitts in Zealana Luxuria AIR Laceweight and they are just divine. It appears anything mohair silk is my favourite yarn at the moment. I have literally 4 mohair wips on the needles right now.
Thanks for sharing about the Zealana Yarn. I even bought some for penny gloves a while ago here in Germany and loved it. I like lambswool and Peruvian highland wool the most, because it holds up so well, doesn’t pill as much and the Peruvian is just so soft. You two are doing such a great job. ❤
Hiya I love your videos ❤ I currently love working with any 100% wool because I love the Weight and warmth it gives. But my favorite has to be Jamieson’s of Shetland Aran wool I absolutely love the colors they have♥️
Love your podcasts. I’ve been inspired to get back into knitting after a long hiatus. I love the addition of mohair and alpaca to a lot of today’s garment knitting so would be keen to see what possum wool adds too. Happy knitting
I’ve just moved to a warmer climate so plant fibers are making their way into my knitting. Before the move, wool was my fav!
Love your videos! I was really interested to hear more about possum fibre as I'd never heard of this before I started watching your channel. I don't have a favorite yarn really as I'm just getting back into knitting after a very long break (I learned to knit as a child and just used whatever I could get at the local stores, so nothing very fancy). I tend to gravitate towards really soft, fuzzy yarns, so like most anything that is marketed for baby blankets and clothing. I'm excited to branch out of my comfort zone though and try all the different options. I've been looking at Alpaca yarns lately and trying to figure out some choices for some projects I'm looking at. I'll have to give the cardigan KAL a go! Wishing you both a lovely day!
Thank You for sharing all your beautiful makes! I am currently enjoying the merino alpaca yarns. Usually fingering weight. I love the bit of halo it provides!❤
Thank you for another fun episode! I'm definitely still trying to expand my fibre experimentation, but so far some of my favorites have been Shetland and alpaca. I love a yarn that feels more rustic, and alpaca, to me, is amazingly soft.
I seriously cant stop thinking about the book club cardigan since it came out 😅 my favorite fiber is definitely suri alpaca I use it in so many projects usually with a fingering weight to make a dk!
I am a relatively new knitter so every (natural) yarn is such an exciting discovery! I'm particularly obsessed with mohair these days, holding yarn together feels so much like watercolouring. I have just the assortment of brownish mohairs to pair with this possum base!
Congrats on finishing your last ever exam Paige! My favourite yarn to knit with is the wonderful humble lambswool. After experimenting and not always having said experimentation work out as planned, I know I can come back to some rustic-ish 100% lambswool and be warmly welcomed back :) I recently discovered local Perendale wool and it reminds me of Peer Gynt but lighter (and cheaper) 💜
At the moment I love knitting with merino wool the most! But for the summer I'm experimenting with all sorts of yarn types and I love it!
Thanks for another great podcast! I love woolly wools, and love to collect yarn on my travels. I’ve been to Shetland so I have lots of fingering wt Shetland for colorwork. Iceland for Lopi, Ireland for some of their tweedy yarns. I’ve also been to NZ and got the most scrumptious merino/ possum yarn ever. I've made two sweaters with it so far and I love them!
I fell in love with knitting a bit over 3 years ago, so I feel like I'm still experimenting. I always knit with wool, and so far I've really enjoyed knitting with Rowan Felted Tweed. The resulting fabric is also really nice. The wool I had the most fun knitting with was probably Lang Yarns Cloud, which is self-striping.
I love your podcast, you two are so fun to watch 😍. I enjoy knitting with alpaca blend yarn for the winter and for the summer I like using cotton / wool blend or cotton / linen blend yarn.
It’s summer here for me but you both are making me want to make allll the cozy pullovers! 😅
I’ve loved working with or wearing cotton blends as they are so easy to wear and wash. But I think my current favorite yarn is the Carlsbad Worsted base from Explorer Knits and Fibers which is a superwash merino. It was so smooth and soft and light to work it and EKF is an amazing dyer. I will definitely be adding more to my stash in the future.
Love your podcast! Thanks for sharing all the projects and your excitement! It's contagious 🙂 I'm a relatively new knitter (less than 1 year) and have just worked with some local hand dyed or retail but would love to try some new fibers.
Thank you for another wonderful video, this one was definitely a favorite! Every project had me in awe. I mean, come on… the Poppy jumper with the shoulder detail?! The cozy gorgeousness of those bows?! So much beauty!
Congratulations on the Zealana yarn, Sarah! When I went back home to New Zealand for the first time in 10 years in February, I picked up a couple balls and immediately casted on a Sophie scarf with the Kauri fingering in ‘Kiwicrush’. It’s so unique and gorgeous. I love that there’s this beautiful way of saving Aotearoa while providing Knitters with delight.
Since I picked up a few balls from my trip of various NZ yarn, I’m excited to start casting on with Brushtale, an upcycled merino possum blend from the fibres of clothing that didn’t quite make it.
Happy Knitting and best wishes on your ongoing projects! ❤️
Love, love, love knitting with angora yarn or any mix containing angora. I’ve just completed my dots sweater using angora/ merino mix- incredibly light and soft.
I've only just discovered your podcast in the last month or so, and am so happy to find some lovely fellow Aussie knitters! 😊
I mostly have experience with knitting with Bendigo Woollen Mills, wool and cotton which I really enjoy. I was surprised by how soft, cool to the touch and lovely to knit with the cotton is to work with. Which worked out well as I made the Stripe Hype Dress by Kutovakika 😂
But the wool I'm loving the most is some wool that I was gifted by my family a couple of Christmases ago, which is actually a possum blend! It's Supreme Possum Merino, 40% possum, 50% merino and 10% silk ❤ It's so soft and lovely to work with. I ended up making a self drafted vest with side ties.
I'd love to try the Kuari yarn and would love to join the Book Club Cardi KAL 🧶😍🎉
So excited for the Book Club Cardigan KAL!
Right now my favorite yarn is a BFL / Masham blend - it seems to be growing in popularity and is easier to find these days now (sheepsoft by Laxtons, sunday morning by Sonder, british dk by les garcons)! I love the texture and lovely squish. Would absolutely love to try out a possum yarn and see how that compares!
My favorite yarn I’ve used is a combo - Holst Garn Supersoft + Titicaca. Supersoft is a great workhorse yarn and Titicaca is a lace weight alpaca just like the ones you talked about this episode. Really soft and fluffy but not too much.
OMG! How cute is this?❤ In time my favorite yarn is Cashmere, Silk and Yak, because I have a very sensitive skin. I have an allergy to mohair and alpaca. I have never knitted with possum. Your projects are stunning. Love your podcast❤
My favourite yarn to use recently has been Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% mohair, 30% silk) because I used it to make my own Stockholm V-neck slipover recently (as inspired by Paige)! I even chose the colourway Bark because I loved your colour choice and it was my first mohair project!
Several things, first of all: congratulations Paige, I'm confident you've passed! Second of all: I just cast on the zipper sweater and swore to forego the book club cardigan, as I already own a beautiful cable cardigan pattern...and now what did you make me do? I bought the pattern and I am THIS close to buying mohair ... HELP (Let's face it the book club cardigan is the nicer pattern, I am still in charge of my decisions and am owning them) Will head over to rav now to nail the yarn purchase by looking at everybody else's yarn 🤓
Thirdly: I did not know about possum yarn, I knew it as a fibre but not, what's behind it, so thank you for the input! Have a lovely day and happy knitting ❣
My very first knitting project was made with Rowan big wool and I still enjoy wearing that hat. I have of course tried different types of yarn over the years but merino wool is the one I tend to work with the most. I enjoy watching your podcast and love seeing the friendship you two have. I wish I had a knitting buddy too!
That possum yarn looks amazing! I have heard others talk about it but don't have easy access to it in the US. I love Sonder Sunday Morning yarns but am also obsessed with anything fluffy. The more suri and mohair the better!
I just ordered yarn for the bookclub cardigan yesterday, it's been on my mind since the first pictures as well. As for favorite fiber, cashmere comes to mind, it's so soft and light, each stitch becomes a little treat. I'd be really curious to try opossum, it sounds quite exotic from France!
My favourite yarn combination is merino, silk, alpaca and yak. I had never heard of possum yarn until quite recently. Thank you so much Sarah for your research into this yarn. Another great podcast, I really enjoyed it. Best of luck with your Book Club KAL. I can’t wait to start knitting my own Book Club Cardigan. 📖
I’ve heard of possum yarn, but this episode and your explanation got me to finally look up the differences between Australian possums and American opossums.
I’m not sure I have a favorite, but I just did a project in Suri alpaca which I loved and right now I am trying spin cycle for the first time and it is pretty great to knit with, very bouncy!
So fun on the Kal…. I always love trying yarns…. Recently I have really liked cotton wool blends ( happy place) and I also was able to finally try knitting for olive silk and am loving that… I have a local thrift shop that I love when I find yarns from all over… a recent fun find was Rauma- from Norway .. so I got it to try… oh and I got some ochre from Australia this year too… in the lilac as it’s a favorite color of mine… thanks Paige!
Right now I feel like one of my favorite fibers to work with is alpaca silk blends. I have a fabulous yarn from a local farm that I have yet to make anything with because I can't find the perfect pattern for it! It's just so soft and squishy!
It was so interesting to hear about the possum fibre! I didnt even knew the yarn existed beforehand and this is such an interesting perspective and thing to know!
I love working with rustic wool and alpaca blends the most actually, natural fibres have grown sm on me since i started knitting! These create the fabric i love the most! Currently i am working with a blown yarn as well which has super pretty speckles and flecks of color, so this is starting to get close to being one of my favorites, i am really eager to try sandnes garns poppy some time too!
I love that you took the time to research possum as a fibre and help educate us as well! The yarn looks amazing and I can't wait to see your finished cardigan! I'm still a pretty new knitter so I haven't tried many yarns yet. But currently I'm making a cardigan using Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt and it's definitely my favourite so far!
My pleasure, it’s nice to have some answers to questions I think a lot of us have been wondering. I’ve got some pyr gynt in stash that I’m looking forward to starting on 😁
Hi Paige and Sarah. My favourite yarn is Holst Garn supersoft. It can be knit held single for a light project or held double for a warmer project or add mohair for something lux. Not to mention it comes in so many colours to choose from and is reasonable priced. Love you podcast and excitement about knitting.
Wow! Possum is a new fiber to me! I love knitting with wool, and generally favor fingering weight everything - socks, wraps, sweaters, etc!
Love watching the podcast. You two have great energy! ❤
Great podcast as always. I really love knitting with natural fibres in combination such as wool alpaca maybe with a touch of silk. A slightly heathered yarn in neutral colours is my favourite. I would love to knit up something with a bit of yak or possum.
The possum yearn is beautiful! My favorite fiber type hands down is alpaca, and I'm making a cardigan right now with only alpaca fyberspates (I believe it's called Cumulus) that is soft fuzzy squishy goodness!
Loving your podcast! I love your genuine excitement about your crafts! I am knitting with Drops Daisy and a mohair right now and that is my current favorite! Isn't your favorite project always the one you are working on? :D
Thanks for a lovely podcast!
My favorite yarn to knit with (at the moment) is knitting for olive heavy merino. I love the how sturdy it feels while still being soft enough to wear next to skin. Also discovered suri alpaca recently which has been horrible for the bank account but delightful to knit with!
Sarah I love your porridge grandma cardigan vibes, that colour looks like it will suit you so well and be really versatile too! I'm a recent convert to non-superwash yarns and I particularly really love a wool/alpaca blend, although I do have a ball of the fingering weight Kauri in my stash so I'm open to becoming a possum fibre convert too 🧶
Thanks for the detailed explanation of possum fiber! My favorite yarn is really squishy, non superwash merino, like Brooklyn Tweed Imbue.
I’m currently working with a new to me base that is a merino and silk blend. It’s so smooth and amazing, quickly becoming a favorite already!
Hi from New Zealand, Sarah and Paige. Really enjoy your podcasts. You bounce off each other really well and it’s so funny to watch how excited you get about each other’s projects. I love knitting with possum yarn. It’s super soft and warm with a delicious halo.
I immediately put the Book Club cardigan in my queue when Sarah announced the KAL! I've just started knitting less than a year ago and I have to say I'm currently using Tynn Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn and loving the knitting experience. I've also read that it holds up quite well, so I'm looking forward to that.
Love the podcast as always. Love reading the comments too and seeing what yarns people favour. I like non superwash wooly yarns for jumpers etc that wear well and don’t pill. I generally use the merino or other soft fibres for shawls and hats. My workhorse go tos are KnitPicks Palette (especially for colourwork) and Holst Supersoft. Also love Rowan Felted Tweed just for the gorgeous flecks colours and it’s soft but wears well imo. Also partial to all yarns Isager cos of the way they combine.
And Sarah, my row gauge is always off!, usually I get less rows than stipulated! 😟
As you say, it often doesn’t matter but I do get a bit sick of adjusting for it. It’s a total mystery to me.
Thank you for checking and then sharing the information about the possum yarn. It's important to be ethical in our shopping choices. I am currently working with an alpaca/ lambswool blend held double with a silk mohair. So loads of animals haha!! The combination is like a cloud ❤
Oooh, I rate cotton and wool blends during these warmer months! Awesome catch up video!
Thanks for sharing about the possum yarn, it was really interesting! My favorite yarn right now is merino wool. It's so versatile and works up beautifully. I'm still new to knitting and loving the process of discovering new yarns along the way.
love 100% wool and trying out new yarn is also fun, I picked up some British wool on my recent trip and can't wait to knit up soon. Congrats on passing exam Paige. I am loving all yours makes and podcast ofcourse.
Well helloooo! I am sitting here with coffee and knitting on my book club cardigan as I type! For my cardi I’m holding de rerum natura gilliatt with knitting for olive mohair. Both in an off-white shade:-)). To answer your question, some favourite fibers are cormo and BFL. That being said I saw and squished some merino/possum skeins from a Tasmanian dyer who was at Knit City Toronto a few weeks back. Louie & Lola yarns. TDF!!!
I love anything super soft and drapey. Alpaca and silk with some cashmere is luxurious! I also love using just a nice merino wool. I love your podcast! I’m excited about the knitalong and the giveaway! Honestly, that bag is spectacular too! Love the color! Thank you for posting such fun episodes.😊
Literally stoked for this KAL! I haven’t been able to try tons of different types of yarn yet since I mostly acquire through thrifting, but I love alpaca wool! Only gotten to work with it a little bit but fell in love so fast :) thanks for the great pod! Love your dynamic! it’s fun to be let in on your knitting chat ❤
Was so interested to hear about Possum fibre. I've been seeing it more and wondering about the source. How generous of Zealana! I'd absolutely love to knit with it. Currently my favourite is Alpaca for the softness and drape.
Interesting discussion about the possum fibers and situation. I just bought yarn for a dartmoor. i think my favorite yarn to knit with is merino/cashmere/silk.
Thank you so much for sharing more about the possum fiber! I always love learning more about different fibers and the industry in different countries! Right now I am loving holding Knitting for Olive merino and their cashmere together! I have always loved their merino and the cashmere just gives it that extra softness!
I recently took a trip to New Zealand and I loooove the yarn I got there - including the possum ones! It's among my favorite yarn I ever bought. I will say though, that I was lucky enough to take a trip to Norway the previous summer, and it is like the battle of the yarn vacations - Norwegian wool is also just so freaking amazing
Loved the video! My current favorite yarn is Illimani Sabri. Its 85% cotton 15% Alpaca fingering weight yarn. Currently making the miles tee by ozetta with it and im obsessed! It's so soft and so easy to work with. I'll definitely be coming back to it in the future!
Love your ideas and joy of knitting. I love knitting alpaca from local farms in the natural colors of the animals, meeting the animal, and knowing the animal's name. Favorite is a chocolate brown alpaca in North Carolina named Carlton. He is so fluffy.
I love rustic woolen spun yarns! A recent favorite is Manchelopis- the sweater I made is so light and airy yet warm. Thanks for hosting this KAL and giveaway!❤
Love your knit talks! My favorite yarn right now is Juniper Moon Patagonia.
You two are just the bees knees! Always such a lovely watch. My current fav yarn to knit with is Camellia Fiber Co. Flax Fingering. Perfect for Texas summers that last 6 months! The blend of alpaca, linen, and silk is just 🤌🏻. Second runner up is Isager Alpaca 1 for all the reasons you talked about 😍
I've never worked with a yarn with possum in it. I'm so intrigued. I used to work with mostly superwash yarns, but over the last year or so I've started using 100% wool, more rustic, and I'm loving it!
Thank you for explaining about possum yarn because it threw me when you said that…. lol, but I am in the US so my mind didn’t picture the right animal 😅. I’ll have to go google what they look like. I love a good blend of anything with cashmere followed by alpaca. You guys are too cute and really enjoy your excitement for knitting!
I'm really into cotton/linnen blends at the moment, but I find it hard to find them at a small gauge so unmercerized cotton has also been on my radar!
The way you are excited about your own and each others projects is just absolutely heartwarming!
Also, possum fibre as a yarn ingredient sounds super interesting. I am a huge fan of natural fibres and basically only knit with those. Right now, my favourite yarns for the summer here in Denmark are Lang Yarns "Vaya" (74% cotton, 16% extrafine merino wool and 10% yak; so soft, so airy and soo drapy - absolutely loving it) and some old Aarlan silk by H.E.C. (50% silk and 50% wool) that I got from my grandma's stash and that I am currently knitting up into the 9pm tank by tiffknit 😇
Please continue as you do, you two are very inspiring!
Thank you for including the information about the possum fibre, as an Australian I was curious about the ethics of this so really appreciate the research & explanation! At the moment my favourite yarn to knit with is a beautiful alpaca/polwarth undyed blend from Adiago mills.