This week, i started posting links to free patterns for aran sweaters. This gansey was designed and knitted as a modern interpretation of orkney fishermens ganseys. These are cardigans and pullovers that have intricate cables and textures, similar to a style that developed on the aran. Patterns for north ronaldsay and other yarn ravelry. The mill offers a wide range of natural high quality yarns, batts, rovings, and felt. Their thick fleece comes to us full of sand and salt but makes a lovely soft warm dk or aran wool. And from our own workshop a selection of handwoven items such as cushions, bags, table runners, scarves or maybe even a waistcoat. Test our great range and our excellent service for yourself. Aran and chunky these thicker yarns are good for outdoor use and quicker knitting.
The small and very hardy north ronaldsay sheep are banished to the beaches on their native island, so a move to the mainland and grass can be very welcome. Pure north ronaldsay mid grey aran knitting yarn blacker yarns. Booktopia has patterns for north ronaldsay and other yarn by elizabeth lovick. All our yarns knit to a standard tension, so these limited edition breeds can be used for all our knitting patterns although the. I have suggested similar weight yarns for you to use, such as 4 50g balls of. A north ronaldsay yarn the sheep, their wool and their island elizabeth lovick 2016 a completely revamped edition of the booklet about the seaweed eating sheep of north ronaldsay, the most northerly of the orkney islands. I want to tell you about a yarn that is pretty special. Ive got my goals and intentions set for 2018, and this podcast is prominently featured in that list. Liz started designing for north ronaldsay wool as soon as she moved to orkney in. Sign inregister to make sure this download gets stored into your personal area. Wee scottish fishermans sweater pattern by liz sorenson. Hap shawl pattern by elizabeth lovick 2nd october 2019. For that special reminder of orkney there are 100% north ronaldsay wool woven rugs with a definite cuddle factor. Free patterns to download books patterns by indie designers.
A north ronaldsay yarn the sheep, their wool and their island pdf 2nd october 2019. And vendor most helpful with sending for download, very patient. A traditional hap edging edges the bottom hem of the jumper. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Penny rug patterns wool applique patterns rug hooking patterns felt applique embroidery patterns quilt patterns wooly bully primitive stitchery wool quilts quilt pattern publisher, selling downloadable quilt patterns, easy quilt pattern, accuquilt go. She gave me wool and needles and told me to do my own.
Here you will find yarns from rare, regional, special or unusual breeds. The colours are inspired by the magic of orkney itself. Hand clipped aran weight yarn from our own orkney native, north ronaldsay breed seaweedeating sheep. I added a little of the paler north ronaldsay wool to this section to highlight the waves of the old shale pattern. The north ronaldsay or orkney is a breed of sheep from north ronaldsay, the northernmost island of orkney, off the north coast of scotland. I specialise in designs bringing traditional patterns, especially shetland lace, fair isle and ganseys, to a new audience. How rare to find a book of patterns that doesnt require you to scour the earth in search of yarn made from the cobwebs of doris the funnel web spider knitters will know what i mean. Welcome to the woolfull online store, your local yarn shop, wherever you are.
For uk addresses, postal charges are calculated automatically through checkout. Why not try some slipper socks or make a big bag on huge needles and then put it in the washing machine at 60 degrees, and tumble it dry to felt it. Even with a rough and stormy position between the atlantic oce. Pdf copy of patterns for north ronaldsay and other 4 etsy. Fingerless mittens this book pdf patterns knitting how to make projects color fingerless mitts. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Isle of auskerry sustainable orkney wool products from north ronaldsay sheep. Patterns for north ronaldsay and other yarn by elizabeth lovick, 9780993061486, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Pure north ronaldsay mid grey dk knitting yarn blacker yarns. Dec 19, 20 aran weight scarf this pattern was designed for north ronaldsay yarn but can be knitted in fingering or aran weight. An updated and expanded version of the old north roanldsay pattern book.
It belongs to the northern european shorttailed sheep group of breeds, and has evolved without much crossbreeding with modern breeds. The north ronaldsay yarn compagny has recently started a little spinning mill supported by eec funds. May 05, 2017 patterns for north ronaldsay and other yarn lovick, elizabeth, doyle, elly on. The orkney socks include motifs from the neolithic sites found all over orkney, including standing stones and runes, plus more contemporary motifs in stranded knitting. Scarborough gansey xl traditional fishermans wool sweater wayside flower. As a thank you bonus, youll get a copy of the windbreaker hat pattern. North ronaldsay 4ply yarn the little orkney dye shed. Embroidery patterns free embroidery pattern i made some doodles while i was going to my friend kims and i thought they would make nice embroidery designs. Buy patterns for north ronaldsay and other yarn by elizabeth lovick, elly doyle. A north ronaldsay yarn the sheep, their wool and their island sheep have been living on north ronaldsay ever since the last ice age, and have remained little changed over the past 5,000 years. And while youre here enjoy the dramatic views over eynhallow sound or marvel at the original stonework of the old house and.
For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. Easyon pullovers for babies and children knitting patterns. North ronaldsay yarn started off as a community based project under the auspices of the community council. This wool is from the croft of the sisterinlaw of a friend of mine. A yarn from north ronaldsay ltd wool orkney, natural coloured. Posts about north ronaldsay yarns written by beinspiredfibres. Sep 01, 2018 north ronaldsay, orkneys tiny northernmost island, is home to an internationally significant ancient breed of sheep that are the only domesticated sheep still to be managed under a communal system of farming common until the early 1800s. This means that the locks of wool separate so easily from each other that when you hold a fleece up it starts pulling apart and you can see right through it. The stitch pattern is based on elizabeth lovicks book patterns for north ronaldsay yarn. Designed by libby mills libby designed this vest after a visit to scotlands outer hebrides islands, famous for their sheep and traditional knitting. North ronaldsay is the farthest north island orkney, a group of islands off the north coast of mainland scotland. Beauteous finished sewing embroidery designs at home ideas. Our kits are selected with great hand or mill dyed wool to complete a look similar to the pattern pictured. Wild hare fiber offers hand dyed wool both solids and overdyes of plaids and textures, along with supplies for wool applique, rug hooking, knitting, embroidery, and quilting.
The woolshed creative orkney orkney crafts association. I decided to go for a skein of dk wool from a yarn from north ronaldsay a small company that uses wool from the flocks that are on the island, and processes and spins the wool on island as well. Patterns for north ronaldsay and other yarn by elizabeth. The main part of the natural coloured raw wool is turned into a delicious wool, for knitting and weaving. Welcome to the pattern cupboard where youll find thousands of patterns, e patterns, downloadable patterns, mailed patterns, e recipes, craft supplies and much more. For more inspiration, take a look at the customer north ronaldsay creations gallery. Orkney socks knitting pattern download long thread media. I love this book, it is the best book on fair isle knitting that i have.
In the nineteenth century a dyke wall was built round the island keeping the sheep on the shore and leaving the good land for cattle and crops. Blanster was produced later that year, and the original sweater is still in use, with the only sign of its age a coffee stain on the front. The workbook consists of 42 pages of detailed theory and practise, illustrated with photos throughout, and arranged in lessons. Pure north ronaldsay dark grey aran knitting yarn blacker yarns. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sheepisle would like to thank june morris and peter donnerly for photos. North ronaldsay is the northernmost island in the orkneys, about 4 miles long and 2 miles wide. The wool is selected from the finest fleeces shorn from the shearling texels on veltigar farm, orkney. Like the yarn and tools i use in creating my patterns. The north ronaldsay is a doublecoated breed, meaning they have a wool undercoat. Patterns for north ronaldsay and other yarn elizabeth lovick, elly doyle on.
The north ronaldsay or orkney is a breed of sheep from north ronaldsay, the northernmost. Primitive wool applique patterns free freebie for you to. Colored polwarth wool i hope you all had a great holiday season and a wonderful new year. Secure payment is either by credit card visa, mastercard or american express through stripe or by paypal. Wee scottish fishermans sweater i designed this toddlers fishermans sweater to use traditional stitch patterns from orkney, scotland based on elizabeth lovicks book patterns for north ronaldsay yarn and yarn from a local primitive breed sheep on the island of papa westray holmie oo, which is only available on the island.
A yarn from north ronaldsay ltd wool orkney, natural. It was knitted in north ronaldsay wool, grown and spun on north ronaldsay, orkney, for the wool and sheep around the atlantic sea exhibition which is touring. A yarn from north ronaldsay is based on the orkney island of the same name, producing yarn from the fleeces of the rare, seaweedeating north ronaldsay sheep. I do hope to develop this concept using finer wool. The famed seaweed munching, double coated sheep from the northmost island in orkney, belongs to the northern european shorttailed group and as well as being famous for their diet, they have a pretty awesome fleece too. I design and knit both in the local north ronaldsay yarn and others, such as colourmart cashmere, and jamieson and smiths shetland wool. Pure north ronaldsay beige aran knitting yarn blacker yarns. The north ronaldsay sheep are a primitive breed virtually unchanged from neolithic times. It was knitted in north ronaldsay wool, grown and spun on north ronaldsay, orkney, for the wool and sheep around the atlantic sea exhibition which is touring the north atlantic rim countries in 2012. British wool countess ablaze hand dyed hand dyed yarn uk north ronaldsay yarn yarn profile. Come and visit us at the woolshed where we use fleece from the native seaweed eating north ronaldsay breed of sheep to produce traditional knitwear and handmade felt.
Even if you cant find or afford the real ronaldsay wool, the patterns work with 4ply or aran weight wool. It is a smaller sheep than most, with the rams males horned and ewes females mostly hornless. For knitting, this yarn works well in simple textured stitches such as moss and garter aswell as lace and fair isle colourwork. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. One phrase that does crop up is the lace curtain effect. Isle of auskerry is a sustainable orkney farm business that creates exclusive, premium quality products from its flock of rare, seaweedeating north ronaldsay sheep. Want to know about new posts, pattern releases, tutorials, and good things from around the web.
A yarn from north ronaldsay ltd offering wool orkney, natural coloured wool orkney, wool odds and ends orkney, north ronaldsay wool orkney, orkney. Aran weight scarf this pattern was designed for north ronaldsay. A north ronaldsay yarn the sheep, their wool and their island. Other designs followed during the next couple of years, with the. Handmade felt articles, knitwear, wool and weaving.
Wool exploration 1 north ronaldsay fiber and sustenance. A completely revamped edition of the booklet about the seaweed eating sheep of north ronaldsay, the most northerly of the orkney islands. I designed this toddlers fishermans sweater to use traditional stitch patterns from orkney, scotland based on elizabeth lovicks book patterns for north ronaldsay yarn and yarn from a local primitive breed sheep on the island of papa westray holmie oo, which is only available on the island. How do you fancy knitting or crocheting with a wool that comes from a very northern point in the uk. Assessing a fleece for buyers and sellers woolsack. These northern shorttail sheep produce a double coat of mixed fine and coarse hairs which we spin together for a medium soft yarn full of character, which comes in a range of shades from. North ronaldsay aran weight wool or other aran weight yarn in the following amounts.
Buy patterns for north ronaldsay and other yarn by lovick, elizabeth, doyle, elly isbn. Id never encountered north ronaldsay yarn before, so when my skein arrived from brityarn for this months exploring, i didnt know what to expect. Liz started designing for north ronaldsay wool as soon as she moved to orkney in 1995. Patterns for north ronaldsay and other yarn patterns ravelry. A yarn from north ronaldsay ltd north ronaldsay yarn. We stock a fantastic range of patterns from all of your favourites rowan, debbie bliss, sirdar, king cole. These have been woven for us at knockando wool mill in speyside using wool grown in orkney. The original idea was to buy the fleeces from the growers at a higher rate than was being paid by the wool board to put some value back in the fleeces and send it south for spinning. A north ronaldsay yarn the sheep their wool and their. Sangar 60 75, 90 g 120 150, 180 yds howar 50 60, 75 g 100 120, 150 yds twigness. In modern times, this became uneconomic, and the island wool clip was sold to the wool marketing board, for just a few pence per kilo. Did you read my last post on our plans for wool exploration in 2018 the first sheep breed wool that i want us to try out is north ronaldsay. The small and very hardy north ronaldsay sheep are banished to the beaches on their native island, to save grazing for cattle and ewes with lambs, so a move to the mainland and grass can be very welcome.
The wool yield from a north ronaldsay sheep is small around a kilogram on average. The company runs a minimill which has enabled the islands farmers to get the best possible return on the wool of the native sheep, thus helping the local economy as well as the future. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Crochet patterns are also worth exploring as are projects using yarn for felting. By means of a dehairings machine, which is able to select the outer longer and coarse wool and the kemp from the.
Restock of the lovely seaweed eating sheep wool from the north ronaldsay island. A few other types of sheep eat seaweed, but this is the breed thats best known for it. On their native island, the rare north ronaldsay sheep live on the beaches and eat seaweed. North ronaldsay, orkneys tiny northernmost island, is home to an internationally significant ancient breed of sheep that are the only domesticated sheep still to be managed under a communal system of farming common until the early 1800s.
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