Learning with Wool

Sheep shearing is just around the corner. Meanwhile, we have four fleeces sitting in bags waiting to be used. Hannah decided to pull some out and play around. The only supplies we have are handmade drop spindles. Everything else, we improvise. Hannah gathered a few handfuls of wool and washed it in Castile soap. Then she picked out the debris and brushed the wool. We could use a good set of carders. I bet Pinterest has instructions for making our own. Next, she attached the wool to the spindle and started spinning. 

She used Angora rabbit wool to make a bracelet. Once she started spinning the Shetland wool, she realized it was much easier to spin than Angora. We are excited to get more tools and explore the world of fiber arts. Shears, carders, combs, and a spinning wheel....so much to learn, so fun.