Category Archives: Fibres

Spinning Fibres: Silk hankies, two drafting possibilities

By Cecile | Published: 18/01/2011

I am thrilled to introduce another one of Cecile from The ways of the whorl‘s guest posts on her adventures in spinning. This time she is going to tell us about her own experience in spinning silk. You can also join Cecile for our Echo Flower Shawl knit along on Ravelry or help her and [...]

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Fibres: Jacob Sheep

By Eddie | Published: 26/11/2010

It is thought that Jacob sheep arrived in Britain from the Middle East (via Spain) in the 16th Century. They are very attractive animals and were often kept in English parks as ornamental animals. Their fleece is black and white patched and fades to brown and white the older they get. They usually have 2-4 [...]

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Fibres: Alpaca

By Eddie | Published: 08/11/2010

Alpacas are a part of the camelid family and were first domesticated about 6000 years ago in the central Andes. Alpaca fibres have been found by archaeologists in graves and religious sites predating the Inca Empire in South America. The fibre itself can be found in 22 distinct colours, ranging from blacks through browns and [...]