Exploring Fleece – Page 3

Spinning: Herdwick

Spinning Herwick fleece on my Ashford Jumbo flyer.

Preparation of raw Herdwick fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing, picking and carding.

Progress photos from the final week of Tour De Fleece 2024

Progress photos from the second week of Tour De Fleece 2024

Progress photos from the first week of Tour De Fleece 2024

Herdwicks have been around in the UK since the 12th century and there is significant debate over how they arrived…

Breed Study Square knitted using Handspun Romney Wool.

Making of some witchy gloves from handspun Gotland yarn and locks.

Knitting of a Victorian Cycling Jumper using handspun Clun Forest wool.

Exploring a cultural history of wool, this week through it’s links to witchcraft