Great tips! I’ve not done a cold soak, but I think it would be fun to experiment with. The game changer for me was getting a spin dryer. I love that thing.
I’ve heavily considered getting a large salad tosser as winter comes and the sun disappears! It takes eons for wool to dry here in winter. I’m a “lazy” wool washer, and appreciate cold soaking for when I’m feeling low energy, but don’t want to leave the fleece super dirty ☺️
@@Wooltogold Honestly, I think you’d pay upwards of $40 for a large salad spinner unless you are able to thrift one. If you are processing a lot of fleece it might be worthwhile to invest in one. I use it for setting my yarn too. I’ll spin the yarn, thwack and spin it a little more to get the rest of the water out.
A spinner is the best thing ever. Not just for fleeces. For delicates and for finished knitted or crocheted projects as well. Not sure about using the same spinner for fleece you’re processing and for finished garments though, I’ve never processed a fleece. But if it’s okay to use a spinner for both finished garments and scoured fleece, I’d say definitely buy it. It’s always best to hand wash those lovingly crafted wool items. But they can take forever to dry… and the spin cycle of your washing machine, especially if it’s a front loader, can damage them. With a spinner there are ways to protect what you’re invested so much in making. Wash your item. Rinse it. Carefully squeeze it dry. Lay it flat on a towel, if needed you can fold in parts that stick out. Now, roll up that towel and coil it inside your spinner. Spin until little to no water comes out. Remove the towel sausage from your spinner, unroll and you’ll barely need drying on a rack inside your house. Block if needed. No damage, the towel protected it. For especially delicate items, sandwich it between two pieces of cloth or towel and proceed as described above. Some times I’ll fold my item inside a package of cloth instead of rolling it. It depends on the size. The more things you can use your equipment for, the more cost effective it is… 😊
I’ve always loved agriculture/livestock animals and have a degree in environmental science- so my foundational knowledge is solid! I only got into the world of fiber animals this past year, but have found it absolutely addicting and endlessly fascinating! I find a lot of young people like the farm to table/farm to fabric movement, and many older “thrifty” values are naturally sustainable; fiber arts helps bridge the gap between generations and I think that’s beautiful 💕
I’m a spinner (spinster) and prefer to work from raw fleece but you had me at Butt Stuff and it will forever be referred to that from now on when I’m skirting 😂😂😂 thank you for this contribution 😂😂😂
Happy to contribute haha! I like to approach the whole process with some humor, especially because it can feel so intimidating the first time, but it’s all just silly wooly fun 😄
glad to see another person who doesn't use lingerie bags to wash EVERY type of fleece. love it. I will be taking your advice of using them for long wools and coarser wools though. it definitely does make it easier on the processing later.
Yes haha! I used to wash all fleeces in the bags (like everyone!) but now that I’m more comfortable with the process I’m not as nervous to experiment a little! I remember my first fleece had me SO scared and nervous though- so fun to see how our styles develop over time haha
Great tips! I’ve not done a cold soak, but I think it would be fun to experiment with. The game changer for me was getting a spin dryer. I love that thing.
I’ve heavily considered getting a large salad tosser as winter comes and the sun disappears! It takes eons for wool to dry here in winter. I’m a “lazy” wool washer, and appreciate cold soaking for when I’m feeling low energy, but don’t want to leave the fleece super dirty ☺️
@@Wooltogold Honestly, I think you’d pay upwards of $40 for a large salad spinner unless you are able to thrift one. If you are processing a lot of fleece it might be worthwhile to invest in one. I use it for setting my yarn too. I’ll spin the yarn, thwack and spin it a little more to get the rest of the water out.
A spinner is the best thing ever. Not just for fleeces. For delicates and for finished knitted or crocheted projects as well. Not sure about using the same spinner for fleece you’re processing and for finished garments though, I’ve never processed a fleece. But if it’s okay to use a spinner for both finished garments and scoured fleece, I’d say definitely buy it.
It’s always best to hand wash those lovingly crafted wool items. But they can take forever to dry… and the spin cycle of your washing machine, especially if it’s a front loader, can damage them. With a spinner there are ways to protect what you’re invested so much in making. Wash your item. Rinse it. Carefully squeeze it dry. Lay it flat on a towel, if needed you can fold in parts that stick out. Now, roll up that towel and coil it inside your spinner. Spin until little to no water comes out. Remove the towel sausage from your spinner, unroll and you’ll barely need drying on a rack inside your house. Block if needed. No damage, the towel protected it. For especially delicate items, sandwich it between two pieces of cloth or towel and proceed as described above. Some times I’ll fold my item inside a package of cloth instead of rolling it. It depends on the size.
The more things you can use your equipment for, the more cost effective it is… 😊
This is fascinating! Thank you. How did you learn all of this at such a young age? I can't wait to see the rest of this process.
I’ve always loved agriculture/livestock animals and have a degree in environmental science- so my foundational knowledge is solid! I only got into the world of fiber animals this past year, but have found it absolutely addicting and endlessly fascinating! I find a lot of young people like the farm to table/farm to fabric movement, and many older “thrifty” values are naturally sustainable; fiber arts helps bridge the gap between generations and I think that’s beautiful 💕
I think a livestream as you go through the cleaning process would be pretty cool to watch!
I might just have to schedule one in next time I scour some of Frost ❄️
I’m a spinner (spinster) and prefer to work from raw fleece but you had me at Butt Stuff and it will forever be referred to that from now on when I’m skirting 😂😂😂 thank you for this contribution 😂😂😂
Happy to contribute haha! I like to approach the whole process with some humor, especially because it can feel so intimidating the first time, but it’s all just silly wooly fun 😄
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What a fantastic video you are so inclusive. I am new to you subscriber and you are great. Sending yarny good wishes from Katy from NZ 😊
hahaha, I also love to see the dirty water when washing my wool 😂❤
Right? So satisfying to see how much grime we get off of them!
New subscriber, glad to have found you!
glad to see another person who doesn't use lingerie bags to wash EVERY type of fleece. love it. I will be taking your advice of using them for long wools and coarser wools though. it definitely does make it easier on the processing later.
Yes haha! I used to wash all fleeces in the bags (like everyone!) but now that I’m more comfortable with the process I’m not as nervous to experiment a little! I remember my first fleece had me SO scared and nervous though- so fun to see how our styles develop over time haha
I love to process fleece and spinning lace. I prefer fine fleece. What's your favourite fleece to work with ❤
Very informative and entertaining. Try to keep your audio levels equal throughout.
Talk ,talk show us . Learn how to run your camera. Couldn't stand to listen any longer.