Skein 38

Fiber:  wool, mohair

Type:  Suffolk fleece, kid mohair fleece

Preparation for Spinning:  Fleeces were washed using detergent, rinsed and air dried.  Wool was picked to remove vegetable matter and carded into batts using a drumcarder.  Batts were torn into sections for spinning.  Mohair locks were opened slightly by hand to aid in spinning but preserve the curl.

Reason for Choice of this Sample:  Suffolk wool provided a strong core for the mohair to adhere to.  The contrast of white wool and natural color mohair gives the yarn extra punch.

Type of Spinning:  supported long draw

Equipment Used:  drum carder, bobbin flyer wheel

Direction of Twist:  S, Z

Number of Plies:  2

Weight of Skein: 

Finishing:  Wool core yarn was washed and dried on the skeiner before wrapping.  Finished   corespun yarn was skeined, washed and hung to dry

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Suggested Uses:  How about a funky textured knit scarf on large needles?  This yarn could also be a textured accent weft for a very soft, bulky sofa throw.  It is not suitable for use involving heavy wear or abrasion.