Wool Batt Spinning Bundle ~ "Willow Basket"
February heralds the life force of plants, and we see the colour returning to many dormant branches. Basket weavers harvest these branches of gold and reddish ochre to store away until they can be used for weaving in the spring months. This Willow Basket batt is a creamy grey beige with streaks of gold and ochre.
Wool Maiden selects the finest combinations of luxuriously soft combed tops to create a one-of-a-kind spinning batt that is paired with two woolly braids.
The spinning bundle consists of a total of 6 oz (170 grams) of wool :
3 oz (85 grams) : A generous spinning batt of Tussah Silk, Haunui combed top, Masham, Baby Alpaca, Cheviot, Merino Alpaca, and Shetland Tussah Silk. This has passed through the drum carder twice so it is not fully or evenly blended allowing for subtle nuances as you spin, creating a yarn full of individuality and character.
1.5 oz (42 grams) : A decadently soft braid of dark grey Haunui wool.
1.5 oz (42 grams) : A rich brown Shetland braid.
With the total 6 oz (170 grams) of fibre...depending on how you spin, there may be enough fibre to make one pair of regular socks and one pair of shorty socks; or enough to make a hat and shorty socks; or a cowl; or a thick pair of adult socks.
*Combed wool top is processed fine wool in which the fibres are combed in a parallel direction resulting in a finished, smooth top, free of noils or shorter fibres. This helps make your spinning faster and rather effortless, with the ability to produce a finer, thinner yarn.
Fibres ~ Big batt : : Tussah Silk, Haunui combed top, Masham, Baby Alpaca, Cheviot, Merino Alpaca, and Shetland Tussah Silk. Two braids : Haunui wool combed top and Shetland combed top.
Bundle Colour ~ Willow Basket
Total Weight ~ 170 grams (6 ounces)
Gently hand wash once the fibres have been made into yarn or felted, and then wash in lukewarm water and lay flat to dry, out of direct sunlight.
Notes :
Enjoy using Wool Maiden's Spinning Bundles for your spinning or felting project. We hope that the garment you create brings great joy and perhaps becomes an heirloom piece in your wardrobe.
Please understand that all attempts have been made to accurately photograph the colour of this bundle. Due to the range of individual settings on computers, there may be unavoidable colour variance.