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A Guide to Spinning Wool: Learn How to Spin Wool from Rare Sheep Breeds and Other Wool Fibers

If you are passionate about wools (aren't we all?), you're in for a treat! This free eBook is entirely dedicated to taking the spinner's perspective on wool by looking at three sheep breeds (the ubiquitous Border Leicester, the Wensleydale longwool and the rare-breed Jacob), studying the texture and colors of their fibers, and walking you through how to prepare the wool for spinning. Along with intriguing stories and fun facts, each type of wool is also presented with a beautiful project. This fascinating information on how to spin wool was compiled exclusively for our Spinning Daily members. Don't wait; download your guide to spining wool from these unique breeds. It is completely free.

In this free guide to spinning wool from rare sheep breeds and other wool fibers, you will learn in-depth history and characteristics of these three sheep breeds. Associated with each sheep breed is a beautiful hand spun wool project. You will explore the proper methods for washing, wool carding and handspinning wool depending on specific sheep breed characteristics. Learn about different types of wool fibers, the importance of different breeds, and the ideal projects these wools can be used for.

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A Guide to Spinning Wool:
Learn How to Spin Wool from Rare Sheep Breeds
and Other Wool Fibers

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Wensleydale Longwool, and Jacob breeds today!

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Wool for Spinning: Border Leicester

By Robin Russo

• Today there are three distinct breeds of Leicester: the English, the Border, and the Blueface. Get to know the Border Leicester in this eBook.


• This wool has a 6- to 12- inch staple. Although traditionally white, Border Leicesters have been bred for many wonderful natural colors ranging from silvery gray to a rich brown.


• Drumcarders are excellent for long wool. It is helpful to pick the fleece prior to feeding it into the drumcarder.

Wool for Spinning: Wensleydale Longwool

By Carol Huebscher Rhoades

• Wensleydales are a dual-purpose British longwool breed originating in 1839 as a cross between a longwool ewe and a Dishley Leicester.


• Most of the Wensleydales are white-wooled but the breed registers also have a section for colored-wool sheep.


• A key feature is the lack of kemp, a desirable quality passed on to crossbreeds from the Wensleydale.

Wool for Spinning: American Jacob

By Jeanette Larson

• Many people like to link the origins of this rare breed of sheep to the Old Testament story of Jacob, who was given all the spotted sheep and goats from his father-in-law's flock as payment for shepherding.


• Jacob fleece is really all-purpose and can be used for everything from hats to rugs.


• The variety of colors, length, and texture is almost endless.

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A Guide to Spinning Wool: Learn How to Spin Wool from
Rare Sheep Breeds and Other Wool Fibers

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