OUR PROCESS

We are a full service mill, able to process alpaca, wool, llama, mohair, etc.  Successful roving and yarn is a PARTNERSHIP we enter into with you.  Here are helpful tips for you to consider prior to sending your valuable fiber to us.

• Please skirt your fiber to remove as much vegetable matter as possible.
• Remove 2nd cuts
• Remove "belly fiber"

Strength

• Fiber must be strong to withstand processing
• Ideal staple length is 3 to 6 inches

Uniformity of Fiber

• Mixed fiber lengths will yield a less smooth yarn

Color

• If a fleece is multi-colored, please consider your needs as far as a heathered yard or one color.
• Skirt unwanted colored fiber out if so desired.

Consideration for Finished Product

• Weight of your yarn (lace, sport, worsted, bulky)

Plys

• Lopi
• Single Spun
• 2 ply
• 3 ply
• 4 ply

Two ply yarn tends to be flat and three ply yarn is round.

Blending

• Blending fibers include merino, mohair, and silk
• What percentage of blending fiber to use (We love an 80% alpaca / 20% merino for example)

 Yardage Per Skein

• We custom skein so how many yards per skein would you like?