Fiber study of rug grade or very coarse grade sheep wool. Dartmoor

Camaj Fiber Arts - The Fine Side of Fiber February 08, 2023











 I did a little fiber study on Dartmoor wool. Dartmoor wool is akin to Elliotdale or Drysdale in that they are a rug grade wool or very course grade.

The wool has no crimp, just a big wave. The fiber is sleek and it has a nice sheen. I washed it in lock formation.




I always use a soap made for wool/protein fibers such as Unicorn or Kookaburra, however, due to the coarse grade you totally could use a dish soap that has no enzymes.



I used wool combs, but because it's so slick with no crimp it fell apart as I dizzed off the top.. So I ran it through my Brother drum carder.

I spun it bulky, about an 11 wpi, and then plyed from a center-pull-ball. It was sort of like spinning a very soft man's beard.




The yarn is soft, but strong and has fibers poking out, probably due to carding it and it being a woolen prep vs a worsted prep. Maybe next time I will try to spin it directly off the comb.
The micron is about 36-40 so these are not very soft and pliable.
There is no crimp so there is no spring or memory to the yarn.

I would think this might be nice as an item that is hard-wearing and not next to the skin, maybe a horse blanket or a rug.

I hope you enjoyed this little breed study. What other breeds would you like to see?

Cheers,
Mary Egbert

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Hi my name is Mary. I graduated with a degree in physical therapy in 1995 and have numerous certifications. I am also a fiber lover and super passionate about the craft. I am the owner of Camaj Fiber Arts, the creator of the Eszee Twist Tool and Yarn Planner, I am the author of the best-selling book on scouring fiber titled The Art of Washing Wool, Mohair and Alpaca. I run the school the Camaj School of Fiber Arts where you can find online classes that I have taught at live festivals over the past few years. I have also written many articles for magazines such as Ply, Spin-Off, and Tiny Studio. My YouTube channel has over 250 free fiber tutorials. I hope you enjoy this blog and learn something new today.

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