We weaned the first group of cashmere kids (11) a week ago. Their home for 3 weeks away from their mothers is a small pasture across the fence from our early garden. They learn quickly that this is a very good deal as they get “throwovers”. Throwovers include weeds and other garden plant disposals thrown over the fence by the gardener. Here they are getting the lower leaves from the sunflowers and weeds. Recyclying at its finest!
This is a new yarn I just finished making from our Shetland sheep wool. I started with rovings of two colors (dark and white) and spun from each randomly. I plyed this with a white spun strand from my Shetland lamb Penelope. After washing (to set the twist), I hung it outside to dry yesterday; it dried in less than two hours. Guess 100 degree days are good for something. I knitted a swatch on size 5 needles. I love this yarn! I’m taking this yarn to a knitting guild next weekend where I’ve been invited to speak and bring product for sale. If it sells Saturday, I will make more. If it doesn’t, the new sweater gets started right away.
Goat Knoll 