Breed Characteristics of Wool for Knitters with Kimberly Langley
About Breed Characteristics of Wool for Knitters with Kimberly Langley
Spinners learn early that a fleece from one breed of sheep is very different from another breed. Those breed specific characteristics of the wool carry over to yarns. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for knitters to experience the distinct properties of different sheep breeds. Each student will be given four mini-skeins (each mini-skein is approximately 30-40 yds). Each skein is created from a specific breed. The instructor will share her knowledge of the breed; the history, current status and characteristics. Participants will knit a swatch with the mini-skein. Characteristics of the yarn will be discussed. The characteristics will vary and by knitting with yarn created from distinct breeds one after another, the differences and similarities will be easier to recognize. The breeds to be used will include an American breed, a British breed, a Heritage breed and a surprise.
Please note that this class runs from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
Knitting needles of various sizes (mini-skeins may be DK, Worsted, Sport or Fingering), stitch holders, knitters bag of notions (stitch markers, scissors, etc.), and paper and pen for note taking
Materials Fee (to be paid directly to the instructor)
$20 - includes four mini-skeins (approximately 30 - 40 yds each) of different breed specific yarns.
Pre-class Homework
None
When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Howard County Fairgrounds – Fair Office
How It Works
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