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”
Tag Archives: British Wool
Ryeland: Knitted Cowl & Gloves
Knitted cowl and fingerless gloves using handspun Ryeland fleece.
Fibre Haul: Fibre East @ Home
Fibre East @ Home Fibre Haul
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.
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…
Fibre Prep: Ryeland
Preparation of raw Ryeland fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing and carding.
Loose Ends 