Looking for friends who knit and love cats

SRH7

I want to change career and start knitting sweaters and socks using cat hair.

It might sound daft but the two things I love most in life are my cats and knitting, so it makes sense.

I'm looking for friends who might be able to advise me on what the best breeds of cat are for this (long-haired, I assume but are any particular breeds the best for thickness?)

Also, what diet is best for my cats to make sure I get a good "harvest" of fur? Paleo? IIFYM? Pop Tarts?

TIA

MrsSWW

I'm halfway there, but knit with dog hair. As we're already in British Summer Time I'm looking towards the lighter coated breeds - although with the weather we're having, despite it being the 1st of April, I'm finding my Husky jumpers are still proving to be a big hit..

SRH7

That's fantastic advice. I hadn't even thought about the seasons. I'm wondering if it might be an idea to buy a selection of different cats then so I can make sure I sell and market my products well all year round.

I'll PM you about this

quirkytizzy

I don't know about sewing cat hair, but Oskar the Cat and his family do cat ties.



Oskar the Cat is a blind kitty who made Youtube and FB records. The video of this little guy is so adorable it actually makes me cry everytime I see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNpeTCEPrRk

(Seriously now I'm going to watch it and be all teary eyed.)

kimpossible471

I can wholeheartedly recommend the fur of my yeti. It very quickly felts when rolled and would make an excellent yarn. I can shave him and send you an initial harvest to test out.

I've gotten these fine results from a diet of beef jerky and hard salami.

kimpossible471

PS - it dyes well too.

mmddwechanged

I don't know about cats but I have a chow with an amazing undercoat. You could spin it to make yarn. I have a really good sock pattern I can share too!:)

SRH7

I can wholeheartedly recommend the fur of my yeti. It very quickly felts when rolled and would make an excellent yarn. I can shave him and send you an initial harvest to test out.

I've gotten these fine results from a diet of beef jerky and hard salami.

Wow! That sounds perfect. I'm wondering if it's the fat and high protein content of the jerky and salami that makes a good harvest?

SRH7

I don't know about cats but I have a chow with an amazing undercoat. You could spin it to make yarn. I have a really good sock pattern I can share too!:)

Ah, so that's what they're called. I always refer to them as "Teddy Bear Dogs" but suspected that wasn't their real name. So unbelievably cute

BeachGingerOnTheRocks

My kitty has been growing hers out for Fe-Locks of Love. Cats without hair is very sad.

SRH7

I don't know about sewing cat hair, but Oskar the Cat and his family do cat ties.



Oskar the Cat is a blind kitty who made Youtube and FB records. The video of this little guy is so adorable it actually makes me cry everytime I see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNpeTCEPrRk

(Seriously now I'm going to watch it and be all teary eyed.)

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! He's seriously cute but is it kind? Poor thing.

Iron_Feline

I love that idea - I'm going to send you a friend request so I can arrange to send you my cats fur :drinker:

kimpossible471

I can wholeheartedly recommend the fur of my yeti. It very quickly felts when rolled and would make an excellent yarn. I can shave him and send you an initial harvest to test out.

I've gotten these fine results from a diet of beef jerky and hard salami.

Wow! That sounds perfect. I'm wondering if it's the fat and high protein content of the jerky and salami that makes a good harvest?

It's almost certainly the fats and oils...and regular baths.



I have noticed significant thickening of the soft undercoat over the winter. If you were to get several Angoras, and cycle the temperature in your home, you may be able to get more than 1 large annual harvest.

SRH7

SRH7

I can wholeheartedly recommend the fur of my yeti. It very quickly felts when rolled and would make an excellent yarn. I can shave him and send you an initial harvest to test out.

I've gotten these fine results from a diet of beef jerky and hard salami.

Wow! That sounds perfect. I'm wondering if it's the fat and high protein content of the jerky and salami that makes a good harvest?

It's almost certainly the fats and oils...and regular baths.



I have noticed significant thickening of the soft undercoat over the winter. If you were to get several Angoras, and cycle the temperature in your home, you may be able to get more than 1 large annual harvest.

:laugh: And this is why we are friends!

Dreamthief1

I know this is an old thread but it made my day , thank you :laugh: :happy: :flowerforyou: