Apart from actually shearing a sheep or wooly animal (hopefully I will get to do this someday), I have officially worked through the entire fleece to yarn process! Recently I was given a bag of raw…

Being able to extract lanolin from your sheep's wool is an easy process. You will have a very versatile ointment to use around the house.

This guide will show the beginner how to turn raw wool into yarn that you can use to create clothing, blankets, and more.

Part 01: Wool Fibre

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When it comes to creating the perfect spinning experience, few materials rival the softness and luxury of an angora wool blend. In my studio, I’ve developed a process to craft these exquisite blends, bringing together my own angora and fine Cormo wool to create my beloved “Marshmallow Fluff” batts. Enjoy this behind the scenes view of how these luxurious batts are made and why they should be a staple in every handspinner’s collection.

This soft wool is sourced from Cashmere Goats, and its name comes from Kashmir state in South Asia. Unlike other kinds of yarn, the process of collecting wool from these animals is much more time and labor-consuming. Instead of shearing, cashmere wool is collected by combing only once a year, so that one goat produces much less wool than a regular sheep. All this makes the wool highly valued and expensive. #crochet #howtocrochet #yarntypes #cashmere

Step by step instructions for how to wash raw wool, starting with raw fleece and ending up with clean, scoured wool in 24-36 hours using Power Scour.

Scouring Wool correctly without felting it. Step by step instructions for how to scour or wash raw wool and other animal fiber