Wool n' Spinning

a shared passion for handspun yarn

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This blog is dedicated to my Aunt Yvonne. My favourite crafting is my knitting and here I share my ideas, projects, pitfalls and successes. Vancouver, Canada

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  • Dorset, woollen style.

    Dorset, woollen style.

    As I continue on my journey towards becoming a more experienced spinner, I am learning about new-to-me sheep breeds and technical aspects of spinning. Dorset was the September 2014 Spunky Eclectic Fibre Club, a short-stapled but resilient down wool. Dorset’s staple length is generally 2-3 1/2 inches with a spiral crimp. I had read a…

  • more jacob.

    more jacob.

    Steadily, slowly and lovingly I have been working away on the Jacob from The Double Ewe in the UK. In an effort to enhance my woolen style spinning and work towards knitting a super warm sweater, I am spinning this with a long backwards draw. When I first taught myself to spin eons ago, this…