I have tried a new fiber and I love it! It is wool from a Finn sheep, very long fibers with a nice sheen so the finished yarn has a luster! 
The fiber spread out is to show you how I separate it before I spin it. I split the whole roving into 2 equal parts and put one away-this will be the second skein. I then split the remaining roving into 2 equal parts and set one aside for the second bobbin. The remaining section I separate into 6 parts along the length of the roving this time and wind them into little nests-these will be spun onto the first bobbin. I pick up a fluff ball and gently pull the fiber apart (called predrafting) to make it thinner and much longer-at least twice as long as the little nest was previously. Now, I spin! See my breathing slow, see my hands and feet work into a perfect rhthym that will transform this fluff into yarn-truly an amazing art.
The fiber spread out is to show you how I separate it before I spin it. I split the whole roving into 2 equal parts and put one away-this will be the second skein. I then split the remaining roving into 2 equal parts and set one aside for the second bobbin. The remaining section I separate into 6 parts along the length of the roving this time and wind them into little nests-these will be spun onto the first bobbin. I pick up a fluff ball and gently pull the fiber apart (called predrafting) to make it thinner and much longer-at least twice as long as the little nest was previously. Now, I spin! See my breathing slow, see my hands and feet work into a perfect rhthym that will transform this fluff into yarn-truly an amazing art. 
Give it a try if you ever have the opportunity to-don't miss the chance due to any excuse!
finn is lovely to spin :-)
ReplyDeletethanks for my grandbaby congrats!
Hey, thanks for the nice comment on my Favorite Socks KAL post! I so love your blogname. My grandparents used to live in Florida - wish I'd paid attention to the gardens then (am now a plant-freak). Have fun!
ReplyDeleteFinn, esp finn lamb is a total delight. Imagine my thrill to find the finnsheep folks here (Oz) were selling finn/cashmere blends. Drool producing.
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