Thursday, 12 February 2009

Scottish Blackface Sheep

I'm about to learn a lot about Scottish Blackface Sheep. You know how it is with connections since Ravelry came along, and one thing led to another and I along with a couple of other Ravelers, will shortly come into a quantity of Blackface Sheep fibre.


This is the real thing, raw, straight off the sheep's back so to speak. It was on offer, it was free. I thought about it and decided against asking for some at first but you know how it is. I caved and figured if I want to try it at all, now is as good a time as any. I and my Raveler buddies are going to take it and see what we can do with it.

Its great and I am really looking forward to it, except for one thing.

He said bring a truck.


What does a truck of fleece look like and should I be concerned?

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2 comments:

  1. Sandra13 February 2009 at 06:20

    large and dirty, and yes, you should be concerned. And also happy to take on the challenge.

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  2. Anonymous13 February 2009 at 06:35

    Do you remember watching Grandma or Aunty Lorraine carding (sp?) the wool? Me here, not knowing anything, would that be after it was already cleaned and well past the "truck" stage? :) I can't wait to hear your stories about the process and to see pictures. GD

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