Ever wondered how raw wool gets turned into gorgeous yarn? Over the next few weeks, we're going to take you through every step of the process, from scouring and picking to spinning and labeling (and a lot more in between!). The first step is sourcing and scouring the fiber to prepare it for the process. We're so excited about this beautiful Corriedale wool Peg purchased at the Fiber Festival of New England from a farm in upstate NY. This week, we're starting to scour all 127 pounds of this wool,

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Spinning, or spinning yarn, is art and craft of the twisting technique where raw fibers are drawn out, twisted, and wound onto a bobbin to form yarn. This is often done with a spinning wheel or spindle. While spinning has a long history, it is a popular hobby among yarn craft enthusiasts. To start spinning you'll need some raw fibers, like Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Roving, and either a Spindle or Spinning Wheel Wonderful for beginning spinners, the long staple length of Wool of the Andes Rovi