Some FO's and raw wool stuff

[MamaWolfe]

I decided not to buy anything for my son's first birthday, I made it all instead! I'm a work outside the home mama, so i didn't finish everything I started, but I posted some pics on what I did finish for him. I also blogged about some raw wool I was given.

http://mamawolfeknits.blogspot.com

Also, if anyone has any great ideas for what to do with raw wool, please let me know!!!

[DeerMother]

Love S's gifts! Especially the hats on the stars.

No idea what to do w/ raw wool, but the last pic looks like a giant bear rug.

[MamaWolfe]

Originally Posted by esaesa

No idea what to do w/ raw wool, but the last pic looks like a giant bear rug.

That's exactly what my husband said!

[flapjack]

How is it shorn? Honestly? Is it worth spinning, or is it better served by felting?

I'd card it and felt something- I love the texture of felt made from unprocessed fleece, and it looks like it's a beautiful colour. You could make a beautiful rug with a peg loom, though.

[MamaWolfe]

I wasn't sure if it was spinnable so I took some in. She said there are few second passes and it's really nice wool. She also gave me some alpaca. She's a breeder and just doesn't want to bother with the wool. I think she's crazy, but her loss was my gain! I think a rug is a great idea!

[flapjack]

Heh. I wish I had friends like that- saying that, I have a first shearing from a Norfolk horn sitting in my cupboard waiting to be washed.

Oh, and the toys are gorgeous I forgot to say that earlier.