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 ...

Carding wool is an essential skill for those who love working with natural fibers. Whether you’re a spinner, weaver, or knitter, understanding the carding process can significantly enhance your ...

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 ...

Making a natural fiber like wool into something useful like a sweater involves a lot of steps. We might be familiar with shearing the sheep, spinning the wool into yarn, or knitting and weaving, but ...

This October, feltmaker Mary Reichert will lead a three week community rug making project during her 2018 instructor residency at North House Folk School. Whether you drop in to learn how to card raw ...

The wool carders in Annie Mae Begay's hands sounded like sandpaper as she pulled them back and forth across each other, straightening tangled clumps of wool into smooth, soft rolls called "rovings" ...