Oct 2013: tried spinning carded fiber. Some went ok, but a lot of it is still sticky (despite not feeling sticky when carded) and it all needs to be rewashed again before it can comfortably be spun. Spun what I could for Spinzilla, about 317 yds singles (105+yds 3ply) (righthand skein in 2nd pic) posted HHS.
Sept 2013: Rewashed parts that were still sticky. Combing then drum carding continues.
Aug 2013: Started combing then drum carding.
July 2013: 2 1/2 lbs raw fleece has been washed. Now on to carding.
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2 1/2 lbs washed (by Seller) fleece I also have the other half of this fleece in raw state. Mo is Seller’s name for sheep.
Staple length 2-3”
Next to skin soft
Expect to card & spin woolen for 3ply yarn.
Carding started May 9
Spinning started May 20
Plying started May 20
First four skeins finished May 21, total: 193 yds 3ply, 579 yds Singles.
Have not set the twist on first four skeins; keeping them in their “pre pooffed up state for more accurate consistency. Theoretically.
Second batch, carding started May 25.
6/4: spun three bobbins worth tonight.
6/10: have 11 bobbins worth spun as of tonight. Rolags rolled for another 4-5 bobbins, and about 5-6oz left to card up.
6/24: finished spinning. Almost finished plying.
7/6: plied last skein (#9)
Skein yardage (3ply): 625yds (39/45/60/49/46/67/72/156/91)
Skein grams: 489g
Total singles yardage: 1,875 yds
Finn/Dorset/Targhee cross (Raw) fleece