luvmypets
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So pumped to announce that I will be making my own yarns/wool products. Its a total WIP but I have big plans. So as most of you know I have sheep and alpacas. I took a four week spinning class in august which was fabulous! I got to borrow a spinning wheel and I learned how to spin different kinds of wool, as well as other fibers like silk, mohair and alpaca. I also learned how to blend shorter fibers with longer fibers. Then a few weeks ago I learned how to knit, I will be taking some of my yarn from my class and making something soon. Also I will be taking a natural dyeing class in november.
One of my old teachers used to own sheep and she has all kinds of equipment. She even said I can borrow her drum carder!
I had often thought Rosie had a not so nice fleece, but I brought it to my class and the women said it had a lovely crimp! I learned Rosie is a southdown/miniature cheviot cross. Her fleece in so soft, I mixed it with some washed romney(for extra length) and it spun so beautifully. Last night I took a big chunk of her fleece and washed it. I will be taking it out and drying it shortly.
One of my old teachers used to own sheep and she has all kinds of equipment. She even said I can borrow her drum carder!

I had often thought Rosie had a not so nice fleece, but I brought it to my class and the women said it had a lovely crimp! I learned Rosie is a southdown/miniature cheviot cross. Her fleece in so soft, I mixed it with some washed romney(for extra length) and it spun so beautifully. Last night I took a big chunk of her fleece and washed it. I will be taking it out and drying it shortly.