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Spinning Yarn. By Jessica Burgess. Common Wool Producers. Sheep. Llama. Not All Wool is Equal. The smaller the micron size per fiber, the finer or softer the wool is. Shearing. First the sheep needs to be sheared. This does not hurt the sheep. Electric or manual shears can be used. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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