Jacob sheep are believed to have originated in the Middle East during Biblical times…
Tag Archives: Exploring Fibre
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.
A Little About: Ryeland
Ryelands are some of Britain’s oldest sheep dating back to the Middle Ages…
Spinning: Dorset Horn
Spinning, Plying & Setting the Twist of the Dorset Horn on Spindle and Wheel.
Fibre Prep: Dorset Horn
Preparation of raw Dorset Horn fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing and carding.
A Little About: Dorset Horn
Dorset Horn sheep have been around in the UK since the 17th century, making them one of the oldest breeds in the UK…
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