To spread the fibers evenly across the carder, take a lock and catch the cut end on the teeth, using an index finger to hold the cut end as you pull the lock forward and away from the teeth with the ...

Whether you are an experienced crafter chasing the perfect yarn or a beginner looking for an outlet for your creative talents, The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2012) by ...

Wool carding is the process in which loose fibres of wool are manipulated into thin strands prior to spinning. The Wool Carder Bee gets its name from the fact that females collect hairs that they ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This is a wool carder owned by the Copp family of Stonington, Connecticut during the 18th and 19th century. The ...

These were used to comb wool in preparation for spinning. They are from the Col. Jock MacDonald & Miss Joanna MacDonald Collection. Comments are closed for this object What's this? Most of the content ...