Aldrins Fiber Things

Category: Spinning

  • Weaving with Handspun Singles

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    As I have explored the world of spinning, I heard it mentioned from several sources that the great thing about weaving with your handspun yarn is that you don’t have to ply it. This is an interesting statement. It implies using the singles for both warp and weft, which is contrary to what all the…

  • Sheep to Scarf (Houndstooth Scarf)

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    This scarf is woven from a raw fleece that I was gifted last summer.  Over the last 6 months I washed, spun, dyed, and wove the wool into this scarf. When I received the fleece, it was tightly packed into a garbage bag for shipping purposes.  It expanded rapidly when I opened the bag.  My…