It’s high time for another update. Will I manage to use all fibre by year’s end?
2022-08 Exmoor Horn
This wool immediately reminded me of other English breeds I had come across before. Sturdy, crimpy, not particularly soft but not too scratchy either. I think this might be a candidate for further sock experiments.
2022-09 Cheviot grey
I really enjoyed spinning this wool. The fibre slid from my hand in an even flow and gave me a nice yarn. It looks great for knitting grey animals, mice spring to mind immediately.
2022-10 hemp
Hemp appeared from bag Nr. 10. One thing I like about the advent calendar adventure is that it gets you into contact with material you would not have come across otherwise. But once again, this material did not lend itself to being spun on its own, so I’ll leave it for other experiments.
2022-11 Polarfuchs (snow fox)
This fibre had me stumble over the name. Research revealed that it’s a wool blend which is meant to emulate the colours of polar fox fur.
I liked the colour, and the fibre was easy to spin. The colours turned out a little darker in the finished yarn. This is another yarn that will find its use in knitting animals.
2022-12 Tussah silk
Unlike mulberry silk, tussah silk is harvested from silkworms living in the wild. Another difference is that the worm isn’t killed inside the cocoon to unravel the silk, but fibres are harvested once the moth has flown.
I like using raw silk for setting special highlights on some projects. Therefore this gem will go into the fibre supply to wait for the right project.
2021-18 Merino mit Stellina
This project demonstrates how patience can pay off. I made it on my drop spindle while waiting to pick up the kid from school. Each day the thread would grow a little more, making my waiting time a little more productive.
I rarely spin fibre with glitter, but it didn’t pose any particular challenge. The different colour sections turned out well, giving me a nice, lively yarn.
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