It took more than a year to spin, dye and knit the wool I wrote about
here. I procrastinated for a while about getting some more wool, but last week I sent an e-mail to Segard Masurel in Port Elizabeth to order another 10 kgs. They responded very promptly and efficiently and despatched it to the nearest town. I collected it yesterday. So many possibilities within that bag....
Possibilities, lots of work and at the end gorgeous 'things'.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of wool! I'm determined to learn to spin when I retire. I have the equipment, just not the time. I am so ready for a new adventure!
ReplyDeletePity I can't share this with you. I hadn't twigged until I created the link that last time I got 5 kgs. So yes, it is a lot of wool!
DeleteThis will be fun to watch!
ReplyDeleteSo this is the raw material looks like lots :)
ReplyDelete10 kgs ! The heaviest blanket/quilt I knit was about 2.5 kgs !
ReplyDeleteHere's a Q : Is there any loss of wool in spinning ? How much approximately ?
No, because this wool is already washed, there won't be much, if any, loss. But from raw wool to finished wool you can lose as much as half. Dirt, grease etc
DeleteWhat a great talent, are you a master spinner? I will be watching to see what magic happens from this wool.
ReplyDeleteI've been spinning for a long time, but have no qualifications to say so.
DeleteMy uncle is a master spinner and teaches spinning. I was gifted my mothers wheel but have yet to spin. I admire those that do. ☺♥♥
DeleteThis bag will keep you busy for a while!!
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