Jacob 1.5

Now, that is done, I found out I should have done somethings a bit differently. What we have here is the finished results of spinning a sample of Jacob fleece. I hand carded, spun it, and did a Navajo ply. The result is 50 yards of yarn at varying wraps per inch. The thickest is about 10 and the thinnest is about 18. While carding I was a bit frustrated with the variation in the wool. Spinning produced designer yarn because I was having trouble dealing with the varying lengths. I knew a little bit was second cuts, must of which I picked out. I think I lost at least an eighth of an ounce.

One of the books I got for Christmas was, In Sheeps Clothing. Of course by then the small skein was drying downstairs. Here is what I found out from the book.
- Jacob Sheep is a two coat fleece, it has both coarse and fine fiber. (here is the variation)
- The two can be separated or processed together.
- If processed together, carefully distribute both evenly on a hand card. (here is one mistake)
- If handled much, the two fibers will separate. (small samples seem to get handled)
- wash before spinning ( it looked o.k. in the little zip-lock)
- When Navajo plying use your biggest whorl. (Oops! Not the smallest!)

So, what to do with 50 yards of unique yarn? I don't think I can even make wristers without adding to the yarn. I doubt if there is enough for a headband. Any bright ideas?