BYC Spinning Fiber

[FrontPorchIndiana]

It's soft. It falls into the "fine" category. Depending on the individual sheep it could be short or long, crimpy or straight. It's a primitive breed. And that's about all I know so far. lol Maybe someone else can bring more experience to the table for us.

 

[valmom]

I bit the bullet and while my MIL was visiting for Easter we went on a shopping expedition to a GREAT yarn store- Webs. I bought a spindle and roving to try. I t hink the key will be practice practice practice. Like anything. But, I love it





Edited because I couldn't get the picture to work. (the Lopi in the picture was bought by my BIL because he wants me to make him an Irish knit sweater- yea! free yarn!)

 

[Sebrightmom]

I wanted to show everyone my new angora rabbits. The pictures aren't the best. They are in temp. cages, while the hutches are getting the finishing touches. I am going to get new ones soon. I have never had angora rabbits before. I just couldn't resist them. They are all does and two are bred for May babies. Let me know what you think. I have never spun angora before. Do I have to wash it first? I need all the advise I can get. Thanks

This is what I was told they were. Please let me know if I was told wrong.

Gaint angora 11 months

Satan Angora 14 months and bred to angora

English Angora 11 months

French Angora 2 years and bred to angora

 

[mwdh1]

Whatever you do, DO NOT WASH ANGORA RABBIT PRIOR TO SPINNING It will felt and you will have nothing but matted fur balls, I learned the hard way. I have seen a lot pf people spin straight from the bunny (literally sit the rabbit on their lap, and pluck while they spin)

 

[mwdh1]

they are nice rabbits BTW

 

[Sebrightmom]

Thank you. I didn't think you washing it. I will pluck them today and see what I get. They are such sweethearts. All of them are very friendly.

 

[mwdh1]

Your welcome, I didn't mean to yell, but I didn't want you to ruin such nice fiber

 

[FrontPorchIndiana]

I love the bunnies. Were you able to find them nearby?

 

[Sebrightmom]

I had to drive an hour for them. It was well worth the drive. I find them on Craigslist. I just love them.

 

[FrontPorchIndiana]

I came very close to bringing one home from the fiber event. They are sooo cute and seem so docile. I'll bet you will have lots of fun with them.