{"id":2885,"date":"2019-05-04T08:49:29","date_gmt":"2019-05-04T06:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/?p=2885"},"modified":"2019-05-04T08:49:36","modified_gmt":"2019-05-04T06:49:36","slug":"teasing-with-combs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/teasing-with-combs\/","title":{"rendered":"Teasing with combs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today I share a video where I tease my wool before carding. Teasing with combs is a fast way to tease quantities of wool. In the video I also show you how I blend wool with sari silk at the teasing stage. Towards the end of the video I show you how I card the wool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"525\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YvvzbJ0M78k?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The fleece<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this winter I spun a similar yarn and knit a sweater, the <a href=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/design-from-fleece-to-garment\/\">Margau beta sweater<\/a>. Lots of people asked about how I had added the sari silk to the wool. I know from experience how hard it is to show spinning and wool processing on dark fibers, so now I am doing the same process with white wool so you can see better \u2013 teasing with combs, adding sari silk and carding rolags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wool is the same \u2013 a finewool\/rya cross. The fleece is from the same shepherdess as the dark fleece, <a href=\"http:\/\/bodabacke.se\/sv\/\">Margau Wohlfart-Leijdstr\u00f6m<\/a>. It is the fourth fleece I buy from her. She does a wonderful job with her sheep&#8217;s fleeces and has never let me down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teasing with combs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teasing is an important stage to open up the wool staples before carding. This makes the wool easier to card and reduces the risk of over carding. Over carding is when you break the fibers in the carding process. The broken pieces turn into nepps in your yarn and finished project. Teasing also helps to get any vegetable matter out of the wool instead of having it stuck in the rolags or in the cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When using combs for teasing I don&#8217;t need to find the right orientation of the staples. I simply load the combs brutally with a handful of wool. Remember, I am not combing the wool as a final preparation method. Rather, I just use the combs to open up the locks as a preparation for carding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I try to load the combs as close to the tines as possible \u2013 I don&#8217;t want a lot of wool sticking out on the handle side of the stationary comb. I load to about a third of the height of the tines. Any more will require more muscle power and may result in more uneven bits than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"315\" data-attachment-id=\"2893\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/skarmavbild-2019-05-02-kl-15-45-42\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.45.42.png?fit=410%2C315&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"410,315\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sk\u00e4rmavbild 2019-05-02 kl. 15.45.42\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Wool loaded on a combing station&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;When teasing with combs I load the combs to a third of the height of the tines and with as little wool as possible sticking out at the handle side. Combing station from Gammeldags&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.45.42.png?fit=410%2C315&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.45.42.png?resize=410%2C315&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"When teasing with combs I load the combs to a third of the height of the tines and with as little wool as possible sticking out at the handle side. Combing station from Gammeldags\" class=\"wp-image-2893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.45.42.png?w=410&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.45.42.png?resize=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><figcaption>When teasing with combs I load the combs to a third of the height of the tines and with as little wool as possible sticking out at the handle side. Combs with combing station from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gammeldagswebbutik.se\">Gammeldags.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The combs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this video I use my table mount to fasten one of the combs. This makes the process easier on my arms as I can use both hands to hold the free comb. I could just as well do this without the table mount and hold one comb in each hand. This is a medium sized pair of combs which are easy to use both with and without the table mount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blending with sari silk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the stationary comb is loaded to about a third of the height of the tines I add the sari silk I want to blend it with. To make sure I end up with an even amount of sari silk I count the staple length tufts I add in each comb load. In this case I add six staple lengths of sari silk for each comb load. Now I&#8217;m ready to tease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A circular movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I tease just like I would if I were combing the wool: I hold the active comb perpendicular to the stationary comb at all stages. The only thing that changes is the direction of the movement of the active comb. I move my active comb in a horizontal, circular movement, much like if I were to stir a big pot of soup in front of me. The tines of the active combs are horizontally oriented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"444\" data-attachment-id=\"2890\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/teasing-with-combs\/skarmavbild-2019-05-02-kl-15-46-47\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.46.47.png?fit=651%2C550&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"651,550\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sk\u00e4rmavbild 2019-05-02 kl. 15.46.47\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Two hands holding a wool comb, the other comb is mounted on a combing station.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;With the tines of the combs perpendicular to each other I move the active comb in a circular movement.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.46.47.png?fit=525%2C444&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.46.47.png?resize=525%2C444&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"With the tines of the combs perpendicular to each other I move the active comb in a circular movement.\" class=\"wp-image-2890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.46.47.png?w=651&amp;ssl=1 651w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.46.47.png?resize=300%2C253&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption>With the tines of the combs perpendicular to each other I move the active comb in a circular movement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When I can&#8217;t get out any more wool from the stationary comb and all the wool is on the active comb, I change the movement: I now move the active comb in a vertical, circular movement. The tines of the active comb are still horizontally oriented. I like to change the direction of the active comb between each combing motion to make the transfer of the wool easier, but the tines are still horizontal and the movement is still vertical. I continue this vertical movement until I can&#8217;t get any more wool out of the active comb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two passes are enough for this wool and for the purpose of teasing. If I were to comb the same wool I would probably make three or five passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Removing the teased wool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I remove the wool from the stationary comb I spread the wool evenly over the height of the tines. This makes it easier to remove the wool from the stationary comb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"471\" data-attachment-id=\"2894\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/skarmavbild-2019-05-02-kl-15-47-56\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.47.56.png?fit=380%2C471&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"380,471\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sk\u00e4rmavbild 2019-05-02 kl. 15.47.56\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A person lifting wool to spread it across the height of the tines.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Before removing the teased wool from the stationary comb I spread the wool over the height of the tines.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.47.56.png?fit=380%2C471&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.47.56.png?resize=380%2C471&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Before removing the teased wool from the stationary comb I spread the wool over the height of the tines.\" class=\"wp-image-2894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.47.56.png?w=380&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.47.56.png?resize=242%2C300&amp;ssl=1 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><figcaption>Before removing the teased wool from the stationary comb I spread the wool over the height of the tines.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the wool is evenly spread over the tines I pull tufts of teased wool straight out from the stationary comb, perpendicular to the tines. If I were to simply lift the wool off the stationary comb, the nepps and short fibers would come with it. When I instead pull the wool off the stationary comb perpendicular to the tines all the short bits, nepps and tangled fibers stay in the stationary comb.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"389\" data-attachment-id=\"2895\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/skarmavbild-2019-05-02-kl-15-48-13\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.48.13.png?fit=601%2C445&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"601,445\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sk\u00e4rmavbild 2019-05-02 kl. 15.48.13\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Two hands pulling wool off a stationary comb on a combing station.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Pulling the teased wool straight out of the stationary comb, perpendicular to the tines.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.48.13.png?fit=525%2C389&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.48.13.png?resize=525%2C389&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pulling the teased wool straight out of the stationary comb, perpendicular to the tines.\" class=\"wp-image-2895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.48.13.png?w=601&amp;ssl=1 601w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.48.13.png?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption>Pulling the teased wool straight out of the stationary comb, perpendicular to the tines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I pull the wool until there are only the nepps and shortest bits left in the stationary comb. The harvested wool is evenly teased and blended with sari silk. Long and short fibers are blended, promising a yarn that can be both soft and strong. The teased wool is ready for carding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I load the cards I pull the teased wool onto the stationary card to make it stick to the stationary card. I load the card with as much wool that will stay on the wires. I remove any excess. I like to leave a frame around the wool empty. This way I make sure that there is room for all the wool on the card and that the wool will be carded evenly. If I were to load the whole carding area with wool, some of it would eventually stick out and be left uncarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"302\" data-attachment-id=\"2896\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/skarmavbild-2019-05-02-kl-15-49-14\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.49.14.png?fit=778%2C447&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"778,447\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sk\u00e4rmavbild 2019-05-02 kl. 15.49.14\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Two hand cards, one is loaded with wool.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;When I load the cards I make sure a frame around the wool is empty.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.49.14.png?fit=525%2C302&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.49.14.png?resize=525%2C302&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"When I load the cards I make sure a frame around the wool is empty.\" class=\"wp-image-2896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.49.14.png?w=778&amp;ssl=1 778w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.49.14.png?resize=300%2C172&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.49.14.png?resize=768%2C441&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>When I load the cards I make sure a frame around the wool is empty. 108 tpi hand cards from Kromski.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I card in three passes, six times in each pass, just gently stroking the wool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To strip the card between passes I place the cards with the handles in the same direction and transfer the wool in two strokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"489\" data-attachment-id=\"2910\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/teasing-with-combs\/skarmavbild-2019-05-04-kl-08-20-09\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-04-kl.-08.20.09.png?fit=620%2C577&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"620,577\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sk\u00e4rmavbild 2019-05-04 kl. 08.20.09\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Two hands holding hand cards with wool. The handles are in the same direction.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;When I strip the card from wool I hold the cards with the handles in the same direction and transfer the wool in two strokes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-04-kl.-08.20.09.png?fit=525%2C489&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-04-kl.-08.20.09.png?resize=525%2C489&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"When I strip the card from wool I hold the cards with the handles in the same direction and transfer the wool in two strokes.\" class=\"wp-image-2910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-04-kl.-08.20.09.png?w=620&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-04-kl.-08.20.09.png?resize=300%2C279&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption>When I strip the card from wool I hold the cards with the handles in the same direction and transfer the wool in two strokes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All the wool is lying on top of the wires on one card and I&#8217;m ready for the next pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the third pass the wool is spread evenly across the card area and there are no uneven parts left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" data-attachment-id=\"2897\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/skarmavbild-2019-05-02-kl-15-51-13\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.13.png?fit=782%2C439&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"782,439\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sk\u00e4rmavbild 2019-05-02 kl. 15.51.13\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Hands holding hand cards with wool.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I stroke the wool lightly with the active card to separate the fibers.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.13.png?fit=525%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.13.png?resize=525%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I stroke the wool gently with the active card to separate the fibers.\" class=\"wp-image-2897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.13.png?w=782&amp;ssl=1 782w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.13.png?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.13.png?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>I stroke the wool lightly with the active card to separate the fibers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the third pass I use the active card and my hand to pull the wool off the stationary card and make a rolag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"313\" data-attachment-id=\"2898\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/skarmavbild-2019-05-02-kl-15-51-25\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.25.png?fit=610%2C364&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"610,364\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sk\u00e4rmavbild 2019-05-02 kl. 15.51.25\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;One hand card on the lap and the other in the hand, The active card is rolling the wool off the stationary card with the help of the free hand.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;To make the rolag I use the active card to lift the wool off the stationary card and my free hand to shape the role and make it more compact.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.25.png?fit=525%2C313&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.25.png?resize=525%2C313&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"To make the rolag I use the active card to lift the wool off the stationary card and my free hand to shape the role and make it more compact.\" class=\"wp-image-2898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.25.png?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sk%C3%A4rmavbild-2019-05-02-kl.-15.51.25.png?resize=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption>To make the rolag I use the active card to lift the wool off the stationary card and my free hand to shape the rolag and make it more compact.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A final roll between the cards makes compact and even rolags. This is a step I have incorporated into my carding routine quite recently. I watched the splendid Interweave download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interweave.com\/store\/how-to-card-wool-download-in-hd\">How to Card Wool: Four Spinners, Four Techniques<\/a>\u00a0and realized how much this tiny final step does for the shape of the rolag and for the spinning quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"525\" data-attachment-id=\"2903\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/teasing-with-combs\/img_6982\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6982.jpg?fit=2644%2C2646&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2644,2646\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1556473774&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0071942446043165&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_6982\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Four hand carded rolags with strips of coloured sari silk in them.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Finished rolags with sari silk, ready for spinning.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6982.jpg?fit=525%2C525&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6982.jpg?resize=525%2C525&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Finished rolags with sari silk, ready for spinning.\" class=\"wp-image-2903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6982.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6982.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6982.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6982.jpg?resize=768%2C769&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6982.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6982.jpg?w=1575&amp;ssl=1 1575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Finished rolags with sari silk, ready for spinning.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The wool is neatly criss-crossed over the rolag in the promise of a soft and warm woolen spun yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>I love this way of working with combs and cards to make even rolags. Teasing with combs is effective, yet I don&#8217;t compromise with quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am spinning the yarn with <a href=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/english-longdraw\/\">English longdraw<\/a> and 3-plying it. I still have a lot of wool left and lots of opportunities to practice. I am enjoying the process and result so far!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"675\" data-attachment-id=\"2902\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/teasing-with-combs\/img_6788-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6788-2.jpg?fit=2662%2C3419&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2662,3419\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1554620317&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_6788 2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A handspun skein of white wool with specks of colour.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A finished yarn spun with English longdraw and 3-plied.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6788-2.jpg?fit=525%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6788-2.jpg?resize=525%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A finished 3-ply yarn spun with English longdraw.\n\" class=\"wp-image-2902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6788-2.jpg?resize=797%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 797w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6788-2.jpg?resize=234%2C300&amp;ssl=1 234w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6788-2.jpg?resize=768%2C986&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6788-2.jpg?w=1050&amp;ssl=1 1050w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_6788-2.jpg?w=1575&amp;ssl=1 1575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>A finished 3-ply yarn spun with English longdraw.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The yarn turned out just the way I hoped it would and it is a perfect cable knitting candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"607\" data-attachment-id=\"2900\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/img_7039\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7039.jpg?fit=2933%2C3391&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2933,3391\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1556912786&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_7039\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A basket with unprocessed wool, teased wool, carded rolags, a skein of yarn and a cable knitted swatch.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;From fleece to cables in a basket.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7039.jpg?fit=525%2C607&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7039.jpg?resize=525%2C607&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"From fleece to cables in a basket.\" class=\"wp-image-2900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7039.jpg?resize=886%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 886w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7039.jpg?resize=259%2C300&amp;ssl=1 259w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7039.jpg?resize=768%2C888&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7039.jpg?w=1050&amp;ssl=1 1050w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7039.jpg?w=1575&amp;ssl=1 1575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>From fleece to cables in a basket.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes I need to stop and look at all this loveliness. That such a lovely knitted fabric can come out of a sheep&#8217;s weather protection still amazes me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"534\" data-attachment-id=\"2912\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/teasing-with-combs\/img_7042\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7042.jpg?fit=2893%2C2942&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2893,2942\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1556958792&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00089605734767025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_7042\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A knitted cable swatch. A stag&amp;#8217;s horn center edged by mirrored ropes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I&amp;#8217;m playing around with cables. This is swatch number 2 and my favorite so far. A stag&amp;#8217;s horn center edged by mirrored ropes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7042.jpg?fit=525%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7042.jpg?resize=525%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I'm playing around with cables. This is swatch number 2 and my favorite so far. A stag's horn center edged by mirrored ropes.\" class=\"wp-image-2912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7042.jpg?resize=1007%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1007w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7042.jpg?resize=295%2C300&amp;ssl=1 295w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7042.jpg?resize=768%2C781&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_7042.jpg?w=1575&amp;ssl=1 1575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>I&#8217;m playing around with cables. This is swatch number 2 and my favorite so far. A stag&#8217;s horn center edged by mirrored ropes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have searched lots of books for ideas for a simple cable pattern. I made a swatch like this, only flanked with honeycomb ladders. I asked in a couple of forums if the honeycomb ladders were too busy and I ended up removing them. This looks much better. Thanks for helping me decide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy spinning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You can follow me in several social media:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>This&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/blog\/\">blog<\/a>&nbsp;is my main channel<\/strong>. This is where I write posts about spinning, but also where I explain a bit more about videos I release. Sometimes I make videos that are on the blog only.&nbsp;<em>Subscribe or make an rss feed to be sure not to miss any posts.<\/em><\/li><li>My&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLBBuYv4kff8RQ_oY-PNEqg?view_as=subscriber\">youtube channel<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is where I release a lot of my videos.&nbsp;<em>Subscribe to be sure not to miss anything!<\/em><\/li><li>I have a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/josefinwaltinspinner\/\">facebook page<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;where I link to all my blog posts,&nbsp;<em>you are welcome to follow me there.<\/em><\/li><li>I run an&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/josefinwaltinspinner.teachable.com\">online spinning school<\/a><\/strong>, welcome to join a course!<\/li><li>On&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/josefinwaltinspinner\/posts\">Patreon<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;you can get early access to new videos and other Patreon only benefits. The contributions from my patrons is an important way to cover the costs, time and energy I put into the videos and blog posts I create. Shooting and editing a 3 minute video takes about 5 hours. Writing a blog post around 3. You can read more about my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/josefinwaltinspinner\/overview\">Patreon page<\/a>&nbsp;here.<\/li><li>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/josefinwaltin\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong>.<\/a>&nbsp; I announce new blog posts, share images from behind the scenes and post lots of woolliness.<\/li><li>In all the social media I offer, you are more than welcome to contact me. Interacting with you helps me make better content. My private Facebook page, however, will remain private.<br><em>If you like what I do, please tell all your fiber friends and share these links!\ufeff<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><div><br><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today I share a video where I tease my wool before carding. Teasing with combs is a fast way to tease quantities of wool. In the video I also show you how I blend wool with sari silk at the teasing stage. 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For that I use my mini combs and my carders. I try to use as much of the fiber as possible and make as little waste as possible. I do love combing. The way the wool transforms from separated staples to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Fiber preparation&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Fiber preparation","link":"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/category\/fiber-preparation\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"A basket full of combed wool. 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