Yummy Fleece
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 4:43PM I always have too many projects going, so what's one more?
I recently purchased a simply wonderful BFL-cross fleece; the sheep's name is Aster. Barb Barnett of Barnett Sheep and Wool has been working on crossing breeds to get just the right fleece for her. It's also just the kind I like!
Long staple, but not too long. Soft feel, but still strong. And a gorgeous, silky handle. What more could you ask for?
This is the raw fleece right out of the box.
I washed and carded a handful, and the fiber didn't disappoint. It was easy to prep and then wonderful to spin.
This is 2.5 oz. of singles on the bobbin. I'm planning to spin up a second set of singles to ply with this for a 5 oz. skein of yarn.
The rest of the fleece will be washed, carded, dyed and put up in the shop. I'm just happy to get to play with it so much!