Sep 20, 2013
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| Photo by Kristi Schueler |
We hope you will enjoy listening to this chat with Deb Robson as
much as we enjoyed recording it. Gayle and I have been doing a lot
of research, and we were still nervous to talk to Deb. This woman
is a font of information! She has so much specialized knowledge and
is so eager to share it and we have so much to learn. :)
I've included a couple of links below to specific topics, projects
or books that we discussed. But there is so much more! If you visit
Deb's blog, poke around in the topics listed on the lower right
side and read some of her older posts as well. The posts are tagged
well so you can find specific information quickly.
Deb's Dreaming of Shetland project is her current baby. The Ravelry
link is here. You can see the patterns
included in the book.
If you are a knitter, crocheter, weaver, spinner, or crafter who
uses and loves wool, consider learning more about the origins of
the materials you use and love. I know, sometimes it is all I can
handle to figure out my yarn substitution! But as crafters, this is
part of our world too. We have the chance to learn, to teach, and
widen our horizons a little bit. And yes, the sheep are cute. So I
hope you will follow Gayle and I along on our Wool Series!
- Sharlene
Deb Robson's Craftsy class
The Field Guide to Fleece
The Fleece and Fiber
Sourcebook
Deb's blog: The Independent Stitch
Sweet Oak Hooded Cardigan by
Megan Goodacre
Jamieson and Smith Shetland
Wool
Jamieson's yarns
Deb's Dreaming of Shetland project
Ply Magazine - Deb's article that she references
appears in the Summer 2013 issue
Rare wools
Sheep: Suffolk
Sheep: Corriedale
The Livestock Conservancy
Rare Breeds Survival Trust sheep watchlist
Deb recommends Pennyroyal and mint as moth repellents :)