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Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Tour De Fleece Day 18 - Yak

Today I have spun my first ever Yak hair, courtesy of handspinner.co.uk.  Tomorrow I will probably go out to work covered in dark brown fluff.  I think I may be slightly allergic to yak!  I mean how would you ever know?  My nose is tickling, itchy and hot and my eyes are itchy but I love Yak fibre.  It is a treat to spin and makes a lovely soft, smooth yarn.  It feels like very soft, silky wool.
  I think knitted Yak knickers may catch on!  Mind you could be problematic with an allergy!  Bed socks would be luxurious.
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9 comments:

  1. Tickety-boo19 July 2011 at 22:10

    Yak Knickers!!! Love it "Yak! Puts the Y into Y fronts"
    Love
    Tickety-boo
    xxxx

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  2. Anonymous19 July 2011 at 23:02

    All sounds crazy to me but your spinning is awesome-- I am really looking forward to seeing what you make from all this yumminess x

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  3. LaceAnn20 July 2011 at 01:49

    Tee Hee, knitted yak knickers. That's a fun read :) I most certainly think that bed socks would be the best option here though. With something that soft and silky, you should definitely pamper your feet!
    ~Lacey

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  4. Teresa Kasner20 July 2011 at 03:11

    You're brilliant to try so many different fibers as long as you're spinning every day for a month. That Yak yarn looks delish!
    ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  5. Becks20 July 2011 at 10:00

    Wonderful spinning. I want to come round your place and watch how you do it! Hmm yak knickers? Can you imagine...."hey boys, want to see my yak knickers?".
    xx

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  6. peahen20 July 2011 at 11:53

    Well done on getting such a neat even single! That's much better than I've managed with that fiber on its own.

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  7. Rachael20 July 2011 at 16:47

    It sounds like you are allergic to a lot of down fibers...major bummer as they are so soft, but at least the wool doesn't bother you and there are lots of those available.
    I just wanted to say thanks for your post on lavender wants a few months back - I just made my first one and love it!

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  8. Carol21 July 2011 at 00:36

    Yak knickers, eek, as Rachael said "major bummer" if you are allergic............... I'll get my coat.......
    Carol xx

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  9. Anonymous21 July 2011 at 11:36

    Yak knickers? Hee hee :)
    The yarn looks absolutely beautiful!

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