Preparation for Spinning: Sliver was divided into sections and
pulled though a flicker to remove shorts and noil.
Reason for Choice of this Sample: Readily available and
affordable fiber. I wanted at least one white skein in the flax category
and this very white, bleached sliver allowed me to do that.
Type of Spinning: short forward draw
Equipment Used: flicker, bobbin flyer wheel
Direction of Twist: Z
Number of Plies: singles
Weight of Skein:
Finishing: Yarn
was wound onto PVCbobbins and boiled for 30
minutes in water and detergent to remove residual oils. Yarn was wound
onto a skeiner, partially dried and then hung to finish drying.
Length of yarn:
Suggested Uses: Weaving lightweight fabric for linens or
clothing. Excellent yarn for lucet braiding.