When I spin, the resulting skeins are generally around 110gm as I prefer to be on the generous side for yardage .As a result I often have combed fibres left over, just 20 or 30 gram, which go into a bag until I get the drumcarder out.
I then blend these together to make batts, the mix of breeds varies each time but this ensures that I get the most from my fleece.
These are spun up as a fairly rustic yarn.
The resulting skeins will have to wait for a dry day when I can wash and then dye them ready for knitting.
Anyway back to my knitting, will update again in a few days xx
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How lovely it all is! I save up bits like that too and it makes the best yarn for socks. I pull a pair of those nice woolly ones over my regulars and I haven't had to wear boots all winter-not even in the snow.
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