Remember this wee black lamb?
…. who was intrepid and greedy, from Day 1?
He even went on a dog walk with me, leaving his mother behind…. shouting!
Well, he was sheared for the first time this year and his fleece was gorgeous. I have kept all their fleeces except ‘Ster’s.
After choosing a nice bit (hopefully around the neck, I think), washing and drying it (it took ages hung up over the Rayburn like dreadlocks), I carded a good pile today and made 5 lovely batts. The colour is beautiful.
And then, this afternoon, I made this little chap! A mini Harrel-the-Barrel!
Awwww…… *** sniff ***!
His wool was lovely to work with and most pure black.
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Aww, I just love him. Gorgeous fleece, unusual to get such a true black. May he keep eating more and making nice wool.
I do hope you have kept a sheep from each first fleece you have gotten. This one is very delightful.
Oh dear drum carder eh. So when does the spinning wheel turn up? Next year open the minions for visit at during wool week?????
Get away with you and your talk of spinning!
Drop Spindle?
They don’t take up much room 🙂
Harrel’s wool looks lovely.
M in NC
No, I have a terrible tremor (“essential tremor” – I would be all over the shop! Probably even take someone’s eye out!
I love mini Harrel. So cute. Hope he sells fast!
Could Harrel by any cuter? (The real and the mini)