Day 359: I have finished up the grey Gotland wool (24 ounces) except for measuring and setting the twist in the last skein. Now I am spinning "in the grease," i.e. spinning raw, unwashed wool. The lanolin in the wool makes it a sticky job and it's not as easy as spinning from roving, but I find the sheepy scent enjoyable, if a little barnyardy. So far, the cats haven't investigated, although Tip picked up a tiny tuft of wool I'd dropped and wasn't at all happy that he couldn't get it off his tongue. I only have 7 ounces of raw wool to spin, just enough for a nice stocking cap. Next up is some lovely dyed fiber I bought at the Puyallup Fair.
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