tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537294798049350065.post1093172782293529191..comments2023-11-02T09:37:12.003+00:00Comments on If the knit fits...: Techniques- More fibre washingAlittlebitsheepishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13816184111243579404noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537294798049350065.post-66879205681775597932010-10-10T19:59:23.094+01:002010-10-10T19:59:23.094+01:00Washing fleeces is such a trial and error process ...Washing fleeces is such a trial and error process in my experience, and working with huacaya I am petrified of felting so I never use hot water because I have felted some that way before but sheep's wool is different. I'm always happy to learn tips from how others do it, that shower spray sounds interesting for really dirty ones. Thanks for sharing!Alpaca Farmgirlhttp://www.alpacafarmgirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537294798049350065.post-73499136068442736162010-10-10T15:36:16.195+01:002010-10-10T15:36:16.195+01:00This is a great idea! I have a ton of alpaca fleec...This is a great idea! I have a ton of alpaca fleece waiting to be washed, I'll have to try this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537294798049350065.post-31058051302829691812010-10-09T14:20:26.344+01:002010-10-09T14:20:26.344+01:00OK, So I tried this out yesterday on the lamb flee...OK, So I tried this out yesterday on the lamb fleece, I didn't use the bathtub, instead spread the fleece (in manageable sections) out on a chaise lounge in the front yard and used the garden sprayer with the shower setting. Then I added a step, I filled a spray bottle with hot soapy water and pre-sprayed the fleece, giving it a little extra attention in the spots that needed it. I washed the fleece in dish pans in the front yard, didn't want that greasy water going down the drain. Thanks for the wonderful tip!!!Melissa Plankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853645130812409589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537294798049350065.post-3308369763130730002010-10-09T10:04:09.042+01:002010-10-09T10:04:09.042+01:00If it was delicate and a fibre with a tendency to ...If it was delicate and a fibre with a tendency to felt it might not work and you could end up with a soggy felted mess. However the fleece I was washing is a Suffolk, which has a tendency to be robist and tricky to felt. I also have A LOT of it so figured it was worth the experiment.<br />I think the fact the water is cold helps with avoiding too much felting.<br />I was led to believe alpaca felts just by looking at it too hard, is that true?Alittlebitsheepishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816184111243579404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537294798049350065.post-77631061717033744212010-10-09T03:57:55.502+01:002010-10-09T03:57:55.502+01:00I plan to try this, too. Lots better than using a...I plan to try this, too. Lots better than using all the hot water. I think I'll use a plastic basket to keep the wool from going down the drain. Thanks for the tipfiberdancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556488421013344786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537294798049350065.post-19783084717804822032010-10-08T18:46:01.528+01:002010-10-08T18:46:01.528+01:00Interesting that it doesn't felt with the show...Interesting that it doesn't felt with the shower head spray. I might give this a try too.Dutch Hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649649624289370612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537294798049350065.post-75546838119937639832010-10-08T17:50:56.694+01:002010-10-08T17:50:56.694+01:00Perfect timing, I have a lamb fleece I was plannin...Perfect timing, I have a lamb fleece I was planning to scour today, I will definitely give this a try!Melissa Plankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853645130812409589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537294798049350065.post-77991101236136585312010-10-08T17:05:24.088+01:002010-10-08T17:05:24.088+01:00So very interesting. Thanks!So very interesting. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159802973425941842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537294798049350065.post-87481668988933803382010-10-08T15:56:52.695+01:002010-10-08T15:56:52.695+01:00hmmm, I shall try this. My Alpaca is very dirty b...hmmm, I shall try this. My Alpaca is very dirty but with the lack of lanolin, is easier to clean. It would help to get that initial dirt off first. Most of my baths go black with dirt the minute I put them through which means tons of hot water.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. Happy Fiber Arts Friday!WonderWhyGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427923229119655073noreply@blogger.com