Learn the difference between four types of wools: fine, medium, long and double-coated wools with expert instruction from Deb.
Session 2: At the Wool Market
16:55
Baaah! Deb visits a wool market and shows you around. You'll learn to look at wool in each stage of the process - from un-sheared sheep to finished yarns.
Session 3: Sourcing Wool
15:08
Find breed-specific yarn with Deb's help and hints. You'll know where to go to source you'll wool after taking this lesson.
Session 4: Swatching
21:49
See what a difference the wool makes when it comes to swatching. Then learn to read your swatch before moving onto patterns and projects!
Session 5: Using Your Wool
10:46
Shave it, spin it, crochet it, wear it. Now that you know the differences between wools, how should you use each kind?
Don’t lose sleep over the characteristics of sheep; instead, get breed and fiber knowledge you can count on in Know Your Wool. In this class Deborah Robson, co-author of “The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook,” will help you develop a nuanced understanding of different types of wool. She’ll also share her secrets to effective swatching and tips on tracking down breed-specific yarns. The educational experience isn’t confined to the classroom; you’ll tag along with Deborah as she explores a wool market, meeting shepherds, vendors and sheep along the way.
Andrew Krzynowek
WP
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