Last Christmas my husband gave me a whole Polypay fleece. I finally got it out and washed it. Now I'm flick carding the locks and spinning a worsted yarn. If you are not familiar with Polypay, let me tell you it's really nice to spin. It's soft and durable at the same time. Apparently it's a breed created in the US in the 1970's. It's a cross breed of Dorset and Targhee with Rambouillet and Finnsheep. My husband bought this one from Maplewood North. I have purchased several fleece from these folks and I've been pleased with the product every time.
I'm spinning without a planned project. I love spinning that way because as I spin I can contemplate what exactly I'll do with the yarn. This time I'm thinking "socks...no, mittens...no, something lacy...no, socks". I have to admit, I don't even know if this is going to be a 2-ply or a 3 ply yet...
2 comments:
What a wonderful Christmas gift from your husband! Thanks for giving us the information on Polypay-it's a fiber that I've wanted to try.
Glad you like the Polypay - it certainly is gorgeous after you get through processing it. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
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