Spinning Yarn

By Jessica Burgess

Common Wool Producers• Sheep • Llama

Not All Wool is Equal

Angora

Rabbit

Cashmere

Alpaca

Mohair

Merino

Crossbreed

Dorset

Border Leice

ster

Human Hair

Llama

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Micron Size

Micron Size

The smaller the micron size per fiber, the finer or softer the wool is.

ShearingFirst the sheep needs to be

sheared. This does not hurt the sheep. Electric or manual shears

can be used.

Washing The Wool• Wool must be washed because of:

LanolinVegetable Matter (Hay, etc.)Dirt

• Only Sheep’s wool has lanolin

Wool Processing• Wool needs to be carded to align the

fibers for better spinning and a smooth yarn. Several methods are available:

Spinning Yarn

Items That Can Be Made From Handspun Yarn

Hats Gloves

Blankets Felted Items

Socks Knitted Items

Shawls Crochet Items

Scarves Rugs

Mittens Embroidery

Finished Yarn