CountryByNet.com Forums :: Re: homespun wool

Though many people card the wool first there are two types of woolen thread. One in a "woolen thread" and one is a "worsted" thread. If you want the smoothest and strongest thread the latter is the way to go. In this process the wool is spun before washing and drawn out from the "cut end of the fleece. This makes use of the natural barb or scale in the wool and will give a very nice wearing yarn of any weight. The wool is then washed much the same way as described previously in hanks and then hung to dry. either way you do it you will find there is nothing warmer than a handspun wooly.
Spinning geasy wool will do wonders for your hands with all that natural lanoline. (advice if you are spinning greasy wool straight from the sheep and you like to do it in by the fire in the family room - avoid ram fleeces)
Have fun
Roz - an australian spinner

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