Do you know where the term the ” dog days of summer” originated? When I was younger I thought it was because it was too hot to move and would imagine a dog finding a cool spot to sleep. Turns out it’s not far from the truth. Dog days are considered the hottest days in the Northern hemisphere from late July through August. The term Dogs Days comes from the ancients siting Sirius, the dog star being in close proximity to the sun causing the hot weather.
Speaking of dogs, I spun some dog hair for my neighbor, Lena. Lena is in her late 80’s and is unable to get around but she is still quite active and is a very talented knitter. She made a beautiful dog sweater and asked me to spin her some yarn made of the dog’s hair. In fact, this dog unknowing donated his own hair. Dog hair is not the easiest to spin but I find blending it with wool makes the job easier.The end result is well worth the trouble. Dog hair yarn can be so soft and very warm. Lucky dog!
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- Dog hair & finished yarn
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- Carding & Spinning Dog Hair
