Raw Wool Processing Start to Finish - Sheep & Alpaca Fleece

Here at the 10 Acre Woods we shear our sheep and alpaca in late spring then process their fiber fleece during late fall and winter. We love to teach what we know and learn from others. If yo have any questions of comments, please leave them below and Thanks for Watching!

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00:00 Picking and Cleaning Sheep Wool
02:47 Washing Raw Wool Sheep & Alpaca Fleece
12:18 Drying and Picking Raw Wool Fleece
15:15 Hand & Drum Carding Raw Wool
23:28 Spinning Raw Sheep Wool Into Yarn
28:37 Finished Sheep & Alpaca Yarn Product
29:47 Yarn Skeen Winder
31:20 Yarn Ball Winder
33:26 Wool Dryer Balls and Felting
37:13 Bloopers

[emilyrose]

I love that the kitten is laying on the fluff enjoying himself very much. 😊

[davidsto]

Im really NOT your target audience. But the video popped up, I didn’t know anything about it and hit play. I really enjoyed it and have shared it with others that might like it. Thank you.

[Allyourbase]

That cat just chilling all cozy on the wool 😂😂😂😂

[Darvit_Nu]

I'm a knitter, crocheter and I Nalbind clothing for my family! Bare wool is an incredibly beautiful fiber to work with & to wear. I want to say thank you for all the work you put into this yarn for people like me to use. I appreciate you all so much!❤🥰

[PonderingStudent]

The word "carding" comes from the latin "cardus" meaning thistle, because of the sharp points used for doing it. Originally, the hand-held "cards, " used thorns backed with leather. Wool processing has such a deep, rich history.

[denisedavies]

It’s the First time I’ve seen a home cottage industry like this. It’s amazing to see the process from start to finish. In this high speed, high tech world we now live in, it’s great to see there are still some true artisans out there. It’s a shame more people don’t get involved. As a crocheter I’ve never bought or used wool like this. I’m sure I’m going to try it in the immediate future. Keep up the good work ladies. 👏👏👏❤️

[jaredi]

I don't knit. I don't crochet. I don't sew. But I just watched your whole video. Bravo 🎉❤

[marywrigjt]

If I was your neighbor I’d be at your place ALL the time helping. You are doing what I love.

[Anchezio]

WOW! I never knew how much of a process making yarn was. I naively thought you just put freshly shaved, washed fleece directly into the spinner. Thanks for making this! It definitely explains why quality yarn is so expensive.

[Bildgesmythe]

I love to see people using the dark wool. I find the natural colored wool beautiful. Not all wool needs to be artificially died.

[kourtneyray]

Thank you for demonstrating the machines! We are a US Military family currently living in Japan and I have been gifted wool processing equipment from a tiny farm not too far from us. They upgraded to larger equipment now that they process for multiple farms in the area. We are still another 2 years from our retirement and hobby farm, but being able to watch this has helped me see the process with English instructions! It is amazing to me how so much of this equipment seems to be universal.The equipment here in Japan seems to be just like the equipment you are using!

[bridgetmadden]

I personally use the carding paddles and a drop spindle, but its so interesting to see the different kinds of equipment people use. It truly is a labour of love.

[aldas]

My grandma use to fill pillows with the shorter wool pieces. They are so good to sleep at!

[cantnv]

It is absolutely fascinating to watch how much your whole family does, you guys work in harmony, it is beautiful!! You should feel very proud of the life you all have built ❣

[tinaholroyd]

Even though I will probably never try this process, I absolutely loved watching & learning from you guys. Thank you.

[Youtube_user_nhvrxdhn]

The sheep on the thumbnail looks like the happiest sheep on earth. 🐑😊❤️

[BlessedBaubles]

Yes, I’m a yarn addict. So gorgeous! There is nothing like wool! Nothing! It’s God’s gift for sure.

[johnnylyon]

Her natural grey hair is sooo beautiful!

[SnackPack]

I had no idea how the wool went from shaved off the sheep to being ready for the spinning wheel. Fascinating all the tools people came up with back in the day to do all this work

[meganbrucha]

I love the whole video, however, the bloopers were epic! Really made me smile! The amount of time spent processing raw wool is amazing and time consuming! I love that you all can make it look so easy. I'd love to get into wool processing, myself!