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Alternative Weaving : Making Braid on a Sock Airer
Weaving a braid on a sock airer tutorial
A Little About: Clun Forest
Clun Forest sheep resided on the hills near Clun, a small town in the South of Shropshire from the 19th century…
DIY Wool Picker
DIY Wool Picker
Cleaning Wool Using Suint Fermentation
With the weather getting warmer I decided I needed to find a way of washing fleece that was kinder on the environment and didn’t require as much water and washing powders/detergents, as greasy fleeces can use a surprising amount. I read about suint fermentation a long time ago and thought it too good to beContinue reading “Cleaning Wool Using Suint Fermentation”
A Little About: Jacob
Jacob sheep are believed to have originated in the Middle East during Biblical times…
Harry Potter Themed Baubles
Knitted Harry Potter Baubles Pattern
Spinning: Ryeland
Spinning, Plying & Setting the Twist of the Ryeland on a Wheel.
Fibre Prep: Castlemilk Moorit
Preparation of raw Castlemilk Moorit fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing and carding.
A Little About: Castlemilk Moorit
A relatively new breed of sheep, Castlemilk Moorit have their origins in 20th Century Scotland…
Loose Ends 