A Little Barrel

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.

8 thoughts on “A Little Barrel

  1. Celeste

    Aww, I just love him. Gorgeous fleece, unusual to get such a true black. May he keep eating more and making nice wool.

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  2. Mandy

    Oh dear drum carder eh. So when does the spinning wheel turn up? Next year open the minions for visit at during wool week?????

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        1. Frances Post author

          No, I have a terrible tremor (“essential tremor” – I would be all over the shop! Probably even take someone’s eye out!

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