Knitting of a Victorian Cycling Jumper using handspun Clun Forest wool.
Tag Archives: Fibre
DIY Wool Combs
There are several fleeces in my stash that I have put to the side as the fibres are too long to successfully card. There are two methods generally used to prepare wool depending on the staple length of the fleece, namely carding for short staples and combing for long staples. Some fleeces can be cardedContinue reading “DIY Wool Combs”
Spinning: Hampshire Down
Spinning, Plying & Setting the Twist of Hampshire Down fleece on a Wheel.
Spinning: Clun Forest
Spinning Clun Forest fleece on a wheel and spindle.
Fibre Prep: Hampshire Down
Preparation of raw Hampshire Down fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing, picking and carding.
A Little About: Hampshire Down
Hampshire Down sheep are a newer breed, established in the Victorian period by crossing…
Tour De Fleece 2023 – Week 3 Wrap-up
Progress photos and reflections from the final week of Tour De Fleece 2023
Tour De Fleece 2023 – Week 2 Wrap-up
Progress photos and reflections from the second week of Tour De Fleece 2023
Tour De Fleece 2023 – Week 1 Wrap-up
Progress photos from the first week of Tour De Fleece 2023
Tour De Fleece 2023
Introduction to my Tour De Fleece Challenge 2023.
Loose Ends 