Sheep to Skein

Step 1: Shearing

First we’ve got to get the wool off the sheep!

Step 2: Washing

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Step 2a: Dyeing (optional)

 

Step 3: Carding

Step 4: Spinning!

I currently have three wheels. I do most of my spinning on a custom lateral-treadle wheel that The Man built me a couple years ago

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But here is a little spinning action on my antique Scandinavian-

I generally use a long-ish draw technique that results in semi-woolen style yarn.