Whether you are an experienced crafter chasing the perfect yarn or a beginner looking for an outlet for your creative talents, The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2012) by ...

To spread the fibers evenly across the carder, take a lock and catch the cut end on the teeth, using an index finger to hold the cut end as you pull the lock forward and away from the teeth with the ...

While prices have dropped from the record levels reached last August, they are still about 65 per cent of the value of Merino fleece when compared to the 20-micron indicator. And the demand for ...

In an Australian first, Adelaide-based wool buyer and processor, Michell Wool, is offering producers forward contracts for carding wools. Carding wool comes from offcuts, such as the belly and locks, ...

KNUTSFORD, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 13: Alpacas graze on a field owned by farmer Khanikhah Guy at her country small holding on December 12, 2007, near the village of Pickmere, Knutsford, England.

It is considered luxurious, exceptionally soft, and for many fashion enthusiasts, it’s long been more than just a secret tip: alpaca wool. The fiber from the South American Andes impresses with ...