Benny Fibers

Benny Has a Blog

Administrator — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:49:41 +0000

Our namesake has always been opinionated, and now he has a blog to share those opinions! Check out the latest goings-on of Benny:

http://bennyfibers.blogspot.com

We Have Lambs!

Administrator — Sun, 21 May 2006 05:01:06 +0000

We have a new crop of lambs! Black Welsh x BFL - a genetic fleece experiment!

Say welcome to Danny Boy and Daphne!

Twins, Mother and shepherds doing fine : )

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“Weaning is easier when the lambs can’t find me...”

Benny’s Memory Garden of Yarn

Administrator — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:06:06 +0000

Benny and I know how badly pet owners feel when a loved critter is gone. I will clean, process and blend dog or cat hair with soft wool, and spin it into a yarn for you to knit in memory of your pal. It doesn’t take more than a few ounces.

Sue and Benny

Tips: Pet hair is more manageable if it is brushed from a coat instead of sheared after death. If you know your friend is getting on in years, or in poor health, do us both a favor and gently brush some doggie or kitty fur and save it. And, be aware that dog and cat yarn is VERY warm. I have done some beloved Australian Shepherd hats here in Western Montana where winters are often cold and heard that they are quite toasty.

Benny has offered his opinion that if all pets were sheep, as they should be, this would be easier.

Mohair and Other Yarns

Administrator — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:04:47 +0000

We dye brushed mohair yarn just for the fun of it. And are starting to dye big nubby wool yarn as well. Not to mention yards of raw silk, but don’t tell my husband – he won’t know until we get something finished and get it on the website. : )

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The Mohair Collection

8 oz. of brushed mohair yarn with purple, blue and teal mixed in two skeins and the solid colors teal and blue in 1 skein each. ($30 in case you wanted to know...)

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Raspberry Rush

5 oz. of brushed mohair hand dyed, colorfast. Has a bit of red and tang of orange mixed in. (How much, you ask?? $21.75)

Benny’s Dye Pot & Fiber Candy

Administrator — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 01:33:29 +0000

Benny and I have been trying out different colors on different wools and having a really good time. We have been listing these creations on eBay as we come up with them.

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This is 6 oz of Blue Face wool with neppy turquoise cashmere and white alpaca blended in for hand spinning.

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Cashmere rolags (little batts) dyed and blended for spinning.

Blue Face roving dyed in three parts and then worked into a clumsy Navajo ply - not my long suit! You can certainly do better, no? That’s why I sell roving, not Navajo plyed yarn.

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Blue Face and Alpaca batts.

More Fiber Candy

Benny’s Hat, Scarf and Mitt Kitt

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10.5 oz. or 300 grams of hand dyed matching colorway in Cobblestone, Mohair and worsted wool. Each 100 grams/3.5 oz. Always one of a kind because with Benny helping, we never do anything the same twice!

Steel Wool

Administrator — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 00:34:04 +0000

Our friend is a blacksmith and he has produced a few sheepy items...