This morning, I decided some light spinning was in order. I had a small batch of Blue Texel that I received from @bakewell_hearts earlier this year, ready to be opened on the wool picker to loosen the locks, then run through the drum carder.
It did not spin as easily as I thought it would. There was a lesson in it for me. Sample spin a bit of the wool first, as it will save some grief and struggle in the end. This really is good advice for anyone. Not everyone spins rustic wools, nor do all spin luxury. Know what you are spinning and decide if it is right for you.
Texel sheep is a domestic sheep from the island of Texel in the Netherlands. It has become a popular lean meat sheep in many regions countries.
The wool is of medium grade, and a fleece can weigh between 7 and 12 lbs.
The micron count is approximately 32 and is primarily used for hosiery yarns and knitting wools.
I just didn’t have a great experience with this batch of Texel, although I continued spinning the single to the end.
Tomorrow I will give it a chain ply and use it for rug hooking or fingerless work-gloves.
Until next time…
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