Perfect for hand spinning, hand felting and many other craft uses. Off the bobbin! The yield of pure wool is 70%. ⠀ enough for a sweater and then some. The wool is predominantly white, with fineness approx. With a little research on Ravelry and Google, I found out that roving was part of Southern Cross Fibre’s January 2012 fiber club. The fiber insulates well, takes color easily, has strong crimp, and can vary in staple length from 3” to 6”. Hi! The fiber was dyed randomly with no two segments of color the same length. At every meeting, the guild holds a raffle with items donated by members. The Texel breed today is really a strain with no wool on legs or the head. I can’t speak for the insulating qualities but I can definitely attest to the color and crimp. I’ve switched back to the old version, but I know that’s not an accessible option for everyone. Hooves of these animals are black. Photo Gallery Photo 1. Since learning to spin, I’ve become familiar with Merino, Bluefaced Leicester, Falkland, and Targhee but Texel was a new breed for me. Those yarns looks lovely and I want to try intentionally felting my handspun for once instead of doing it by accident. • They have small, wool-free white heads, and no wool on their legs. Texel sheep are primarily know for their use as a meat sheep. The Texel sheep breed is one of the leaders in the productivity of meat and wool breeds. After all, this handspun has brought me back to spinning after a 2 year hiatus. The climate and pure salty sea air give Texel wool its fine structure, with a high wool fat content. At first feel, it wasn’t next to the skin soft but seemed sturdy and strong. Black Lives Matter. The Texel sheep originates from the island of Texel, one of the north-western islands off Holland where the ancient native sheep was known as Pielsteert (Pin-tail, because of its thin short tail). Did you know that the principal use for the Teeswater is in the production of a crossbred ewe, the Masham? I’m glad I split the fiber up because that meant I had several long gradients of color just like this. On Texel, sheepgraze outside pretty much all year round. Split them again, but in half this time to create 4 nests of fiber. The Sheep The British Texel is a medium sized sheep with a long rectangular body, well proportioned with a level back and medium bone structure. What I do know is that web design is hard, that changing what’s familiar to people is hard, and I want to give the team the benefit of a doubt. 32-40microns and length, 80-150mm. Wool from Texel sheep is 32 microns or higher, is thick with lanolin before scouring, and has a staple length of about 80-150mm. Want to know about new posts, pattern releases, tutorials, and Wooly Linksfrom around the web? The fiber insulates well, takes color easily, has strong crimp, and can vary in staple length from 3” to 6”. I can’t speak for the insulating qualities but I can definitely attest to the color and crimp. Texel Sheep breed is primarily known for lamb meat production that is famous for its leanness and outstanding muscle quality.. ⠀ I don’t know. Sign up, and you’ll also get a free copy of the Windbreaker hat pattern. Need Pre-Christmas Delivery? Although this may be why they were created, I think the fleece has been overlooked. Turns out that Texel sheep are raised mostly for meat but that their wool is of good quality. 32-40microns and length, 80-150mm. #handspunyarn #turkishspindle #handdyedfiber #fiberarts #polworth #schachtspindle #makingyarn #jenkinsyarntools #ravelry #yarnspinnersofig #yarnlove #the100DayProject2020, Since learning to spin, I’ve become familiar with Merino, Bluefaced Leicester, Falkland, and Targhee but Texel was a new breed for me. As someone prone to migraines, especially triggered by eye strain and light sensitivity, the new design doesn’t work for me. There are many different types of Texel sheep across Europe and other continents, each developed to perform in their specific environment. At first glance, it wasn’t lustrous but had wonderful color. My name is April Klich. An adult texel can grow a fleece weight of 7-12 pds sheared …. The skein, as well as the 49 days of work it represents, has been worth the effort. At first glance, it wasn’t lustrous but had wonderful color. This effect is achieved due to the secreted subcutaneous fat, which softens the pile. ⠀ 32-40microns and length, 80-150mm. The emphasis for developing this breed was put on developing a sheep breed that produced a heavily muscled lamb for superior meat quality and a … A warming wool, with a lovely soft feel and skin-pampering wool fat. It is silky, soft to the touch and thick in appearance, can grow up to 15 cm. The staple length in my roving was between 3” and 4”. You can unsubscribe to these at any time. During spinning, I picked them randomly when I needed more fiber. #igknitters #knitting #knitstagram #instaknit #ravelry #knittinglove. By productivity, this type of sheep ranks first. Texel fibers have a helical crimp which give them extraordinary loft and compression resistence. The authors also write that Texel is “relatively easy to spin” which I found to be the case as well. When I was spinning the Texel, I came across a. american texel lambs- shared by Texel Sheep Breeders Society The wool is of medium grade with no black fibers. I opened up, Off the bobbin! • They are not a big framed or long sheep like the traditional NZ sheep. Normally, if I were finishing and setting the twist as usual, this is where’d put the info about what happened after it came out of the wash; however, I’m trying something new with this skein. So let’s just get straight to the point. It has no wool on the head or legs. The WoolThe Texel sheep produces a good dense fleece of medium quality, which is suitable for fine carpet yarns, hosiery and knitwear, at the coarser count end. If I noticed them before they were drafted into the single, I pulled them out, but didn’t worry with them otherwise. My yarn stash and hobbies would probably look very different without the site. I’m not staying silent to protect a hobby. Can’t wait to see how this yarn knits up. The Texel’s outstanding qualities are its pronounced muscling and long loin coupled with the unique leanness inherited from the original Texel sheep. Would I be sharing or publishing knitting patterns at all or still writing a knitting blog without Ravelry? Since I was aiming for a fat single, I used a short-forward draw and the 6.8:1 whorl ratio on my Sidekick. The Texel sheep produces a good dense fleece of medium quality, which is suitable for fine carpet yarns, hosiery and knitwear, at the coarser count end. Affectionate attitude and quality care will achieve the best meat and wool characteristics. Bright Texel lies in the hay Photo 3. Sheep breeds such as the Leicester Longwool breed and the Lincoln breed of sheep were crossed with the Texel in the mid 1800’s. I can’t speak for the insulating qualities but I can definitely attest to the color and crimp. I also know that the short time I used Ravelry’s new design it was hard to read and focus on important details. The fiber insulates well, takes color easily, has strong crimp, and can vary in staple length from 3” to 6”. Internet, you rock. Plying the singles into 2-ply took much longer than I expected, but the finished yarn is wonderful. Texel sheep is a medium to large sized animal with white face. In addition to giving the yarn a touch of its own distinct personality, it has a practical function as well. • Their wool is white and springy (bulky), springing back when it is squashed. Your information will not be shared with any organisation outside of World of Wool. Perfect for hand spinning, hand felting and many other craft uses. They will look super festive hanging from your mantelpiece or Christmas tree! This month our Fibre Focus talks about the Merino sheep, which is an economically influential breed of sheep prized for its wool. Eventually, one of those tickets won and I took home 103g of Texel with the fitting colorway name of Tequila Sunrise. This month our Fibre Focus talks about the Texel Sheep, a highly adaptable breed that makes its home anywhere! We’re getting very Christmassy here at World of Wool and we would like to share with you how to make felt tree decorations. More on that adventure soon. I joined @hi.ravelry way back in 2007. Turns out that Texel sheep are raised mostly for meat but that their wool is of good quality. Setting up a shop to sell my patterns (and other things) directly from my own site and other venues is something I’ve considered for awhile. It is a 3-6 inch staple with loft, luster and crimp.