This workshop will explore Rambouillet (fine wool) and BFL (longwool) sheep from both a farmer’s and spinner’s perspective, with a focus on their wool. Participants will have an opportunity to work with wool from both breeds, firstly prepping and spinning washed wool and then spinning wool that has been processed at a mill. We will discuss the spinning as well as the finished products that each is best suited to.
At the end of the session, participants will have an understanding of these two wonderful breeds of sheep, with a glimpse into farming happy sheep that provide quality fibre and improve soil health.

A Study of Two Breeds: Comparing and Contrasting Rambouillet and BFL

Kit Koivisto

Afternoon

Bring With You

- combs or a flick card (fine handcards could also be used)
- working spinning wheel

A Study of Two Breeds: Comparing and Contrasting Rambouillet and BFL

Kit Koivisto

This workshop will explore Rambouillet (fine wool) and BFL (longwool) sheep from both a farmer’s and spinner’s perspective, with a focus on their wool. Participants will have an opportunity to work with wool from both breeds, firstly prepping and spinning washed wool and then spinning wool that has been processed at a mill. We will discuss the spinning as well as the finished products that each is best suited to.
At the end of the session, participants will have an understanding of these two wonderful breeds of sheep, with a glimpse into farming happy sheep that provide quality fibre and improve soil health.

Items to Bring

- combs or a flick card (fine handcards could also be used)
- working spinning wheel

Kit Koivisto

Kit Koivisto is a shepherd from Northern Ontario. Along with other livestock, she and her family raise a small flock of sheep. Kit is a fibre enthusiast who enjoys trying out new processes and uses for wool. A self-taught spinner and weaver, she loves spending the winter months working with the wool from her flock. When she isn’t doing sheep related things, Kit can be found spending time with her family, reading, or on the shores of Lake Superior.

Afternoon

Kit Koivisto is a shepherd from Northern Ontario. Along with other livestock, she and her family raise a small flock of sheep. Kit is a fibre enthusiast who enjoys trying out new processes and uses for wool. A self-taught spinner and weaver, she loves spending the winter months working with the wool from her flock. When she isn’t doing sheep related things, Kit can be found spending time with her family, reading, or on the shores of Lake Superior.