Doing your own wool preparation is a big step toward expanding into all sorts of specialty or one of a kind fleeces that will be wonderfully interesting to spin! How do you get that new to you wool ready to card? We’ll go over the things you need to know before and during carding to…
Are you wondering if using a flick carder for your wool is a good idea or not? We’ll go over some tips to help you get the most out of your wool and your flick carder. Have thigh protection for flick carding Have some sort of thigh protection before you start flick carding, other wise…
When you are thinking about how to get your raw wool ready for spinning, you may have come across putting the wool in something called a suint bath. What is a suint bath and why would you use one for your raw wool fleece? A suint bath or suint wash is an overnight soak in…
Handspinners are always looking for new project that uses handspun yarn. Of course, there’s knitting and crochet but what about weaving with it? Can handspun yarn be used in weaving? You can weave with handspun yarn as long as the yarn used for the warp has tensile strength and is smooth and consistent. 7 Best…
When you are looking for the best way to get your wool ready for handspinning, you’ll surely come across the term rolag. What is a rolag and when would you use them? A rolag is a fluffy tube of wool that is made for spinning woolen yarns. Rolags are made with hand cards and are…