Wool Spinning & Fibre Preparation · Poland
From Fleece to Yarn,
Step by Step
Practical methods for washing raw wool, carding fibres by hand, and spinning yarn on a drop spindle — rooted in Polish textile tradition.
Last updated: June 2026
Articles
Fibre Preparation Methods
Fleece Preparation
Washing Raw Fleece: Removing Lanolin Before Spinning
How to scour raw sheep wool by hand using hot water and pH-neutral detergent. Temperature control, rinsing stages, and drying without felting.
Carding
Hand Carding Wool: Aligning Fibres with Paddles
Using paired hand cards to open and align wool fibres. Rolag formation, paddle angle, and how fibre length affects carding approach.
Spinning
Spinning with a Drop Spindle: Starting from Scratch
Attaching a leader yarn, drafting from a rolag, and building consistent twist. Spindle weight selection and common technique errors to avoid.
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