A continuation of Fibre Library Part 1. Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the publishers, authors etc. in any books mentioned in this post. All books mentioned are my personal copies which have been purchased either new or secondhand. This list is not exhaustive, so if a book isn’t listed here it doesn’tContinue reading “Wovember: Fibre Library Part 2”
Category Archives: Exploring Fleece
Fibre Prep: Lincoln Longwool
Preparation of raw Lincoln Longwool fleece for spinning through, skirting & washing
A Little About: Lincoln Longwool
Lincoln Longwool sheep are one of the older British sheep breeds and were established in the English city of Lincoln in the Middle Ages…
Celebrating Wovember: What is Wool?
Celebrating Wovember wool month – What is wool?
Britspin & British Wool Week
Today marks the end of both Britspin and British Wool Week. I’ve had to put my fibre play on hold while I try and get ahead making Christmas presents in my spare time. I’ve been very productive, but unfortunately I can’t show any completed gifts, as the people who will receive them follow this blog.Continue reading “Britspin & British Wool Week”
Ryeland: Knitted Cowl & Gloves
Knitted cowl and fingerless gloves using handspun Ryeland fleece.
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…
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…
Spinning: Ryeland
Spinning, Plying & Setting the Twist of the Ryeland on a Wheel.
Loose Ends 