by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 13, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
Naturally coloured animal fleece should be subjected to as much if not more selection scrutiny as with any white fleece. When buying naturally coloured animal fleece. It is important to keep in mind, naturally coloured fleece can have all the same faults as the...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 13, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
The Difference in Animal Fibre size Fibre size today is indicated by the micron measurement (one millionth of a metre). This measurement replaces the old count method. If you buy wool already measured remember the two systems work in opposite ways, the higher the...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 9, 2016 | Alpaca Fashion
Carding is another step towards consistency in your yarn Like everything there are many ways to do something and I have felt there are no wrong ways, only the way that works for you. But to find this you need to learn at least the basic principles such as; how much...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 9, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
The luster of a fleece The luster of a fleece is something sort after by spinners. The luster is when the fleece has an obvious luminous light refraction, in other words the fleece appears to glow. It is highly valued by experienced specialty spinners although not a...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 9, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
The Alpaca An Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid of which there are two varieties, one of which resembles a small Llama in appearance. Alpacas are considerably smaller than Llamas, and unlike llamas, they were not bred to be...
