Lisa - I think you might as well give in and get yourself some sheep and/or alpacas! That way you can spin your own wool.Then again, what would Ruby do to the sheep.....
I haven't tried wool tights but have switched from bike tights to wearing my bib shorts under non-chamois tights. It's a lot warmer, particularly if I'm wearing my smartwool snowboarding socks. Add knee covers and you've got two layers from waist to ankle. The Sheila Moon wool knee covers are toasty....
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10-25-2009, 10:25 AM #1
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10-25-2009, 11:03 AM #2
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This is a great book for describing sheep breeds and the characteristics of their wool...I refer to it a lot for my spinning, knitting and weaving adventures. Its not too big so you can carry it with you when going to fairs and wool festivals too!
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10-25-2009, 12:14 PM #3
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Hey, 'the girls' are doing great with their 4H goats...so far.
Originally Posted by mickchick
Lisa - I think you might as well give in and get yourself some sheep and/or alpacas! That way you can spin your own wool. Then again, what would Ruby do to the sheep.....
By the way, I had to give up knitting in order to have time to ride a bike.
So I don't think spinning is in my future.
Soon to get some honeybees, though...and then there's my worm-powered compost bin.
If only I didn't have to actually work, I could theoretically do it all. 
Keep in mind that those are actually only 11% wool....being 89% polyester and Lycra.The Sheila Moon wool knee covers are toasty....Lisa
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Are they Angora goats? Can you teach Ruby to spin? Oh wait... Sleeping Beauty... Rumplestiltskin... maybe not such a great idea. Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
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