Washing Fleece - Page 2

Shandeh · 03-06-2008, 01:50 AM

Thank you!

mullerslanefarm · 03-06-2008, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Jeremy

The wool still has some yellow in it but it doesn't seem really sticky for the most part. ...... Are some fleece just partly yellow?

Yes, fleece can be stained yellow from a heavy lanolin load.

Shandeh · 03-06-2008, 07:41 PM

I guess you could dye it to make it the color you want.

Jeremy · 03-09-2008, 08:26 PM

I'm thinking that I will start a log cabin afghan. That way I can dye small amounts of yarn at one time and there is not a lot riding on consistent yarn size and gauge.

Shandeh · 03-10-2008, 02:44 AM

Ooooh! That's a great idea!

Jeremy · 03-10-2008, 04:39 PM

Maybe if there are other spinners interested we can do a KAL.

katknit · 03-10-2008, 04:49 PM

Very often the yellow is caused by urine staining. Any parts of the fiber that have this will take on dyes differently than the parts that don't:http://danceswithwool.wordpress.com/...g-wool-fleece/

mullerslanefarm · 03-10-2008, 06:58 PM

Washed up some CA Red lamb fleece this weekend:

RAW:

After 2nd scour:

After 4th scour & rinse:

Jeremy · 03-10-2008, 09:04 PM

Beautiful. I hope to get the hang of this some day.

mintdee · 03-11-2008, 05:32 AM

Wow. I can't wait to get my hands on the fleece that is waiting for warmer weather in my basement.

Thats purdy