Yaks

[altivo]

Or maybe Yucks. Or was that Yak Yucks? Maybe Yucky Yaks. One of my statements that is quoted more often than I'd like is "Yak is yucky." This comment was made several years ago after a workshop session in which we spun samples of a dozen or more non-sheep, non-wool animal fibers. Among them was a sample of yak. It was dull brown, slightly smelly,

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[gremy]

[altivo]

Well, most of today's entertainment-oriented Americans think it's boring and pointless. But we are makers here. We'd rather be creating than just watching.

[altivo]

*hugs* Hiya! You've been toooooooo quiet.

Yes, that was blatant paw-pointing in fact. Lobo was going to send me a sample of Yukon fluff quite a while ago...

Husky would also be interesting whenever shedding time comes around. If you can capture me an ounce or two, I can mix it with some wool and make you a scarf or something.

[equusmaximus]

So it actually is possible to spin horse-fuzz into something useful? Amazing! That's something I'd love to learn how to do, as every spring these critters shed enough fluff and fuzz to make another horse with!

The old mare I used to have at a friend's farm had incredibly long hair on her coat; She actually tended to look rather like a Yak herself!

[altivo]

[cabcat]

Had it been cleaned O.O

yarn ay? How about a kitty blanket?

[altivo]

Wet towel maybe?

[cabcat]

*humphs and stalks off* :D

[avon_deer]

MY claim to fame is being licked by a yak when I was very little. :D

[altivo]

Obviously that explains everything!