I have heard it said on more than one occasion that Ouessant fleece isn't good for much. I have always struggled with this, you don't keep five thousand sheep on a tiny island and not have an interest in the quality of the fleece! Spinners have confirmed its soft fine qualities and finally a photo of the fruits of a hand spinners and knitters labour. This beautiful shawl is from fine spun ouessant wool spun by Diane (mumuring wheel) who can be contacted through the ouessant sheep forum and knitted by her mother Jane Fisher from a Faroese pattern. Diane is from a family of spinners who clearly have exceptional talent, it takes an artist to understand and let the wool speak to them. Diane has knitted scarfs hats, shawls and baby blankets from ouessant fleece. Photo courtesy of Diane Fisher.
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That's great!! I am interested by that now :-))
Salut Fleur, the shawl was spun in the grease without carding or teasing to keep the colouration. its fine spun two ply and makes me think the people of ouessant must have been very accomplished spinners Glad to have your interest I hope to post more on this topic I will be sending some of my colour ouessant fleeces to Diane for her to play with.
That shawl is beautiful and the photo is stunning.
I look forward to seeing more of what can be done with the fleece.
Irene x
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