Spinning! Can I make a cloak from raw wool in a month for

Today is all about the yarn.

Did I manage to make a cloak?
Spinning (this video)
Weaving -    • Weaving!  Can I make a cloak from raw...  
Sewing -    • Sewing! Can I make a cloak from raw w...  
Finishing -    • Finishing the handspun handwoven home...  

Peer pressure is a glorious way to get things done. So I'm hopping on the CAPEtember bandwagon thanks to ‪@ShannonMakes‬ and ‪@JillianEve‬ for getting this make-a-long rolling.    • Capetember 2022  

The challenge: can I spin, weave, and sew a cloak in a month? Let's find out.

The CAPEtember video to get me started    • Do You Wanna Make A Cape? // CAPEtemb...  
CAPEtember is a make-a-long for making capes, cloaks, ponchos and basically any clothing item that drapes about the shoulders.

More on dressing a distaff    • How to dress a distaff with wool for ...  

How to wash wool    • how to wash wool  

0:00 this may be folly, but can I make a cloak, from wool, grown on my farm?
1:01 drum carding Cotswold wool
1:48 troubleshooting drum carding (stopping it from getting on the licker)
2:35 the doffer and the drum carder
3:22 dressing the distaff
4:05 spinning from a distaff on an Ashford Elizabeth spinning wheel
5:42 how to make a good join when spinning singles for weaving
6:44 blocking high twist singles (unplied) yarn
7:55 a self-tied skein
8:15 why we block yarn


To learn more about my fibre journey, you can find me at:
Crowing Hen Farm homepage: https://www.crowinghen.ca/
Shop homegrown fibres on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/crowingh...
Help me make more videos for you to enjoy: https://ko-fi.com/crowinghen


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Town Square Parade by Deskant
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WAIT! What about the chickens? I keep seeing cute little felted chooks in your videos. I want one. I need one. Where do I get one?
Here you go: https://permies.com/t/fairy-grove-chi... (affiliate link - which let's face it, I'll probably use to buy more chickens)


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