Wool Yarn: A Weaver’s Guide

Wool is a miraculous fiber we have depended on for thousands of years. Learn more about this “power fiber” and how it can add versatility, insulation and color to your weaving projects. In this class we will cover:

• Wool yarn sizing nomenclature
• Storing wool yarns
• Properties of wool fleeces
• Wool preparation and commercial spinning methods
• Ideal wool projects
• When and how to work with Superwash wool
• Why wool can itch and what you can do about it