Skein #2 Small Supported Spindle

Image 1: Fiber Sample Image 2: Yarn Skein Image 3: Yarn Detail

Fiber

Mohair

Type

Yearling fleece

Reason for choice of this sample

This mohair drafts well from rolags and makes a good fine yarn.

Source

Preparation for spinning

Scour, pick, card and make rolags

Equipment used

Fine wool cards, 25g spindle

Type of spinning

Unsupported long draw

Direction of Twist

Z

Number of plies

1

Finishing

Washed and blocked

Suggested uses

Weft for a lightweight woven shawl or throw, combine with a solid color warp to show the random color changes. In a two-ply, it makes a lace knitting yarn for delicate garments. This fiber is lustrous and the fine yarn shows the natural colors of the fleece.

Notes

Maximum 36 points

Examiner 1: 32

Examiner 2: 32

Both commented that the single would require more twist for a two-ply, one of my suggested uses. (Coming up with two good uses was a problem for some yarns, which is why several suggest plying.) I didn't actually spin and knit a sample but I did a balanced two-ply of this single and it looked ok to me. Knitting can use very fragile yarn that other construction techniques often can't.

Examiner 2 seems to think the fiber should have been combed, not carded. The comment doesn't exactly say that, but does give the "3 inch rule of thumb" for card/comb. Because of how these items are scored, it is hard to tell if this is a point-losing complaint or a helpful suggestion. I carded it because I liked the results better than combing unruly curly mohair.