Skein #1 Drop Spindle

Image 1: Fiber Sample Image 2: Yarn Skein Image 3: Yarn Detail

Fiber

Wool

Type

Border Leicester type fleece

Reason for choice of this sample

This fleece has a long staple length and a mix of textures. I selected the smoother light brown fiber for this skein, it was cotted but otherwise clean. It appears to be a Border Leicester or cross.

Source

Barb Giamalis — Valley View, SA, Australia

Preparation for spinning

Scour and flick, drum card and then rough comb

Equipment used

Dog brush, drum carder, two row combs, 95g drop spindle

Type of spinning

Short forward draft

Direction of Twist

Z

Number of plies

1

Finishing

Washed and blocked

Suggested uses

This yarn is an appropriate weight for sturdy woven fabrics, such as for outerwear. The uniform color provides a neutral background. Use in a twill weave for a garment fabric or with a thick weft for blankets.

Notes

Maximum 36 points

Examiner 1: 36

Examiner 2: 34

Examiner 2 noted variation in the yarn size.