Thinking about felting some raw wool? The great news is that starting with raw wool will open up a world of possiblities to you for feltable wools that are not commonly available, not to mention, wool from your own sheep! The less great news is that you’ll need to wash those fleeces, first. Here’s how…
You have to wonder: How do you know that you will like the yarn you are spinning? Here are a few tips on how to increase the likelihood that you’ll spin the yarn you are hoping for. Is Spinning Your Own Yarn Worth It? goes into the costs and benefits of handspinning compared to buying…
Buying a freshly shorn fleece this year? You’ll have a ton of choices, which is both good and not so good, since you now have to sort them all out and pick! So, how do you pick a fleece that you’ll love to work with and will suit your handspinning skills or project plans? 7…
When you are looking around for a cool fiber to use or buy, you’ll notice that some are significantly more expensive than others, especially angora rabbit wool. Why is that? What is going on with angora wool to make it cost more than most other fibers? Angora rabbit wool is expensive because the rabbits are…
Maybe you have considered buying a garment made from angora wool but have heard that angora rabbits are killed for their wool, which, of course, made you rethink your purchase! Other times you see folks who obviously care for and enjoy their angora rabbits while also using their wonderfully soft fiber. What is the truth…
How are you going to spin up that wonderful angora wool? I’m sure you have heard the rumor that angora is hard to spin, not so! But…angora is different to spin than most wool, so you need to make a few adjustments in your spinning to get the yarn you are hoping for. Pros And…
Thinking about trying to spin some angora? Maybe you’ve heard that angora is hard to spin and are wondering if you can even use it! Let’s look into spinning angora and get you started in the right direction! Angora wool is not hard to spin, but it does take some practice to get the feel…
Considering getting some angora rabbit fiber for your next project? You’ll want to know both the high points and the not so great points about angora so you can decide if working with angora is right for you. How To Hand Spin Angora For Beginners gives you beginner level tips to help you on your…
As you are searching around for angora wool to buy (or maybe you are shopping for a rabbit!), you’ll come to find that there are different types of angora wool. Which type of angora wool is best to spin and why? The best angora wool to spin is clean, no debris or nepps, and has…
Ready to dye some wool at home? Nothing gets you more color to work with and optionality in your spinning than dyeing wool the colors that you want! Dyeing wool for handspinning is fun and fairly easy, once you understand a few basics on how the dyeing process works. The key points to dyeing wool…