Tag: wool

• Sorting the Fleece

  

  Sorting The FleeceIn my last post I explained how I sorted the fleece into sections. The neck area was one pile, the back, the sides and finally the britch area. The picture below shows the neck in front of the green line , the britch behind the red line, wool from the back is between…

• Qualities of a Good Fleece

  

  Fleece Purchase and Inspection When purchasing a fleece, you want to look for certain characteristics.The fleece should be fairly open. In the photo below you can see the individual locks. If the fleece is all stuck together, I would not purchase the fleece. If the locks seem stuck together it could be a bit felted.…

• Fleece Processing Introduction

  

  When I first started with this hobby I struggled to find information to take me through all the steps.  For anyone that is new to this hobby, I wanted to create a place to help with all of the phases from raw wool to a completed project.  There will be a series of blogs that…

• The Story Behind Wool and Knitting

  

  This is my short story about how the Wool and Knitting blog posts came about. I don’t think I was much older than 6 years of age when I asked my mom to show me how to knit.  It was a struggle for both of us, but I soon got the hang of it and…

• Creative Expressions by Leila

  

  At Murlo we believe everyone can learn something new if they put their mind to it. Nothing can be more satisfying than accomplishing something new. From spinning yarn, knitting or gardening, we offer tips and tutorials geared to the beginner plus a buffet of other choices. Our Murlo Discovery Channel on YouTube compliments some of…