I interview Deb Robson about her forthcoming book, The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, talk about the breed study classes I took with her, introduce a new member of the family, and review Wood Beams and the Schacht niddy noddy. There’s a new contest starting, too!
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I listened to this podcast for the first time and realized just how much wool I have in my stash that meets the criteria of endangered species! I was quite shocked! I have Wenslydale and a good amount of Dorset that I just got thru dye, spinning and plying. I will post them shortly.
The Wenslydale is, to me a JOY to dye, and has a killer staple length! As much as 6 inches! I like it because of the way it takes dye. The shades that result with this wool are stunning, deep rich and consistant. The wool itself has a sheen that makes you think is has silk inside each fiber. The light catches the fibers and reflect with the kind of shine you see with bamboo and silk blend yarns. Again…it is not merino and is best used for hats, coats and outer wear items. It is not a good next to the skin wool. I have a scarf made out of wenslydale it is my favorite. The wool is not prickly or scratch. It holds it’s own and does not felt easily but it will felt. If you are sensetive to a substantial feeling wool, don’t use this as a scarf.
It would make good socks to…just don’t expect it to feel like merino or some ot the other softer wools. This wool…most guys would like I think. It is strong!