Our 2020 lambing season has come to a close with 17 new lambs on the ground. This year was much better than last in terms of our ewe to ram ratio. After only getting one ewe lamb last year, I was in need to nice ewes. The final count was 7 ewes to 10 rams, not as high a ewe … Read More
Gotland wool comes in a variety of shades of gray from a pale silver to a dark charcoal. Gotland sheep produce a true gray as their fiber does not discolor due to sun exposure. Gotland lambs are born solid black. They keep this lamb fleece for 2 to 3 months when their true gray coat begins to come in underneath … Read More
I want my yarn customers to enjoy knitting with Gotland yarn. I want them to create hand knits that will forever evoke in them pleasant thoughts and memories of the actual knitting. For me, knitting is about so much more than just the yarn and the needles and the finished project. It provides hours for contemplation and for gaining perspective. … Read More
Ask the Shepherd: How should I have my wool processed? Should I make roving or yarn? What mill should I use? Recently, I have been contacted by several people, who have fiber farms or are first time shepherds, asking me the same question, “How should I process my wool?” Some of them have Gotland sheep and some have other breeds. … Read More
Felting with Gotland curls has become a passion of mine. A very special Gotland breeder commissioned me to make a felted vest using her own Gotland curls. She wanted a vest that was light weight, one that she could use for layering under jackets. She sent measurements to me and a vest which fit her well to use as … Read More
