Spirit Rider Farm 1999 Catalogue

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Cardigan
This cardigan is very straight forward to knit and may be either hand knit or machine knit. The yarn is our 80% mohair, 20% wool blend that will keep you wonderfully cozy. It is a plain knit stitch with button up front. Fits bust size loosely 34-36 inches, 87-92 centimeters.
Natural Creamy White (Pictured in hand-dyed yarn) $92.95 #102

Thrum Mittens Kit
Our best seller! Remember the winter of 1996,'95,'94,'93...? You will wish you had these mitts around then when you slip your hands into the "mitts with the thrums". We are often misunderstood by people. They say to us, "Don't all mitts usually have "thumbs"?" Yes, our mitts have thumbs and thrums! Using our mohair/wool blend yarn, you knit our soft roving into the inside to create a super plush filling. Remember, mohair is very durable and warm. Yarn, roving, instructions $15.95.
#103 Grey yarn/white roving
#104 White yarn/grey roving
Want to have some fun with the kids in the kitchen and end up with your own creation of thrum mitts? This kit includes instructions on how to dye your own yarn and roving to make any combination of colors you can come up with from dry drink mixes. This is a safe home approach to dyeing that results in fibre that is fairly wash and light fast.(As most mothers will tell you.) You can dye the yarn one color and the roving another. $15.95
#105 White yarn/white roving Don't know how to knit? Check out our handknit mittens!

Thrum Mittens
Unbelievable warmth in these mitts. Tufts of our soft mohair roving are knit into the inside of the mitten. A truly sensual experience when you slip your hand in. As mohair is stronger and warmer than wool and is shrink resistant, you will definitely get your moneys worth of use. If you wish to try making them yourself check out our kit. These mittens are on a first come, first serve basis, because they are handmade. $45/PR
#205 Medium- Grey mitten with white thrums #206 Large- Grey mitten with white thrums
#207 Medium- White mitten with grey thrums #208 Large- White mitten with grey thrums

Thrum Socks Kit
The Ultimate! A sturdy, warm grey sock filled with cozy mohair thrums. What more could you ask! Knit these socks on the double pointed needles or on a chunky knitting machine with ribber while incorporating the mohair roving to ensure the most warmth possible. The kit makes a large size (12"foot) so they can easily be reduced to fit smaller feet.(Don't forget to check out the heel guards.) $34.95 #106

Saddle Pad
Put your own brand in the design! 30 Sample designs for both English and Western saddles come with roving, hook, backing material and instructions. You simply draw out your pattern on the backing and hook the loops through creating a wonderful bump texture on one side and a sheep skin look to the other that felts and binds with use on the horse. This is a very comfortable natural fibre saddle pad Looks too warm? Remember, natural fibres "breath". #107

Wimple Kit
What is a wimple you ask? A practical yet elegant head covering that will keep you warm, but you don't have the tails of a scarf endlessly getting in the way. It does not fit as snug as a toque, so you also don't get "hat head". The simplicity of this design combined with our soft cozy yarn makes this a great beginners knitting project. It is finished with a beautiful crocheted picot edge. $13.95 80% mohair /20% wool - Natural White #108
Locker Hook Rug/Wallhanging Kit
This project is large enough to be practical but small enough not to be overwhelming and stashed in a closet to finish some other time...Locker hooking is an easy to learn technique of rug making and by using natural fibres, this rug is very durable. We have had comments though that some people would rather put it on their wall, so feel free to display it wherever you can enjoy it.Design your own or follow some of our suggested designs.I've included a maze pattern I designed for those that relish a challenge.Kit includes canvas backing, hook, roving and instructions with some suggested variations of design. #109

Stadium Seat Pad Kit
Hockey parents, sports fans, outdoor adventurers, farmers etc. usually have one thing in common. Cold bottoms. Don't suffer any longer from hard, cold bleachers or chairs. This is an easy to make project that you want to take everytime you need to sit down and just because its mohair don't think you can't use it in the warmer weather, it breathes, so you won't sweat. Hook our mohair/wool roving through the backing creating a texture of bumps and a pattern from the two colors. Pattern suggestions are offered, along with a hook, grey and white roving, fabric backing, handle and instructions. $20.95 #110

Mohair Angel Kit
This hanging angel will float into your heart. Simple instructions make this an excellent project to do with children. A beautiful Christmas decoration that you'll want to keep up year round. By simple folding and tying techniques you can form the angel out of our soft roving and finish her with the garnish provided or any of your own ideas. Approximately 1 foot high. Includes roving, yarn, ribbon, garnish and instructions. $4.95 #111

Handwoven Curl-up
Turn down your heat when you "curl-up" under the luxury of this handmade lightweight blanket. I handweave these from our fine mohair and fine wool blended yarn on one of our looms. It is a long, quiet process that gives me time to think and relax just as I hope you will be able to do when you toss it over yourself. They are left in the natural creamy white colour. Treat yourself, they are truly sensual. Approximate size 42" by 72".$185.00 #201

Warm Socks!!
Warm your toes in these thick mohair/wool blend socks when you're outside at work or at play. Rig workers, farmers, outdoor enthusiasts etc. have all benefited from these. With mohair being warmer than wool and more durable, you'll get your moneys worth in comfort and wear. I have combined forces with another mohair producer in order to keep up with the demand for knitting these because of their popularity. Machine washable! Don't forget to check out the heel guards for extra life, we highly recommend them. For adult sizes please send the foot length measurement in inches. $29.95 We also offer a ankle height sock, perfect for hiking boots.$19.95 #202 Natural Grey

Heel Guards
Protect all your socks from the constant friction that occurs in your boots. These thin leather guards are slipped on easily over the foot and held on with elastic. A simple concept that really works! This item at one time was very commonly used and is again coming back into use. Adult size $5.95 #204

Yarns

Please order enough for your project all at once to ensure consistency in production weight and tone. Outerwear Blend: This two ply blend of 70% mohair and 30% wool is ideal for projects such as mitts, outerwear sweaters, light socks etc. 113gr(4oz.)skein $7.25 #218 Natural creamy-white #219 Dark grey
Multi-purpose: 80% fine mohair and 20% lambswool makes this yarn the choice for garments, blankets, toques,etc. 113 gr(4oz.)skein $10.65 #220 Natural creamy-white
Heavy Duty: 70% mohair and 30% wool in this natural grey lopi style yarn that is appropriate for socks, outer, heavier sweaters and many other applications where thickness, warmth, and durability are required. #221Natural Grey 113gr(4oz.) skein $7.25

Our yarns were tested by the Knitting Guild of Canada and were rated excellent for body, with no pilling and no felting even after machine washing several times and knitted up "wonderfully".

Raw Mohair

As the Angora goat matures the fibre diameter increases. We grade the mohair into 5 grades. Please avoid disappointment in your final product by selecting the raw mohair that is most appropriate for how you are going to process it and use it. Guidelines for choice are as follows;
#221-Kid:Fine articles that are to be worn next to the skin $.50/ounce
#222-Young Goat:Garments that are worn over shirts $.38/ounce
#223-Fine Adult:Outerwear garments $.25/ounce
#224-Adult:Socks,Roving for rugs $.13/ounce
#225-Mature:Rugs,Saddle pads $.06/ounce
If you are a spinner and this is your first venture into mohair, please let us know and we will include some processing suggestions to help you out. We also sell stained mohair.(Yes, you can imagine what part of the goat this might come from.) However, once washed, this mohair is permanently stained in beautiful tones that are much like what you would achieve with tea dyeing. If you don't want to venture into any chemical dyeing this is a super alternative. Only $.75/pound. Minimum 2 lb. #226
Roving

Mohair is combined with good quality wool to produce this roving that is perfectly suitable to create many of the projects you may have in mind.
#227 70% adult mohair/30% wool -Natural white adult $1.90/oz.
#228-Natural grey-adult $1.90/oz.
Check with us to see what we currently have on hand for spinning roving.
Natural Colour Fibre

Handspinners Alert! We are one of a small handful of breeders in Canada that are breeding for different colours of fibre from a special herd of goats. We have a very limited number of fleeces every year and colour selection vary from shearing to shearing. These fleeces are sold as a whole fleece by the pound. These are very good value as the coloured fibre fleeces have much less grease content than a purebred Angora fleece, so there is very little waste. Also suitable for natural doll wigs. If you are interested, contact us for a current list of what is available and lock samples.