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Spinning Yarn

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.

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Spinning Yarn

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  1. Spinning Yarn By Jessica Burgess

  2. Common Wool Producers • Sheep • Llama

  3. Not All Wool is Equal The smaller the micron size per fiber, the finer or softer the wool is.

  4. Shearing First the sheep needs to be sheared. This does not hurt the sheep. Electric or manual shears can be used.

  5. Washing The Wool • Wool must be washed because of: • Lanolin • Vegetable Matter (Hay, etc.) • Dirt • Only Sheep’s wool has lanolin

  6. Wool Processing • Wool needs to be carded to align the fibers for better spinning and a smooth yarn. Several methods are available:

  7. Spinning Yarn

  8. Finished Yarn

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