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been spinning a lot lately because lounging on the bed is the only way I can be comfortable. I've also been watching a lot of content on about wool processing, spinning and so on. It's got my mind reeling...

Wouldn't it be amazing to buy some raw fleece, process it myself, spin the yarn and knit up pair of socks or a hat? What an experience that'd be. I already tallied up the cost of things I'd need to acquire to get started because I'm a planner

$180-ish for a set of wool combs

$25 for about 1lb of raw, pretty nice quality fleece (I'm thinking Ramboulliet, Corriedale or maybe another similar breed) hopefully already scoured and ready to comb.

so, about 180k sats. If I sell 10-ish pairs of socks, I'd raise the money for it.

Ahh, a girl can dream. I know I'll have to hang up my hobbies for a time while the littles need me the most and I'm okay with that. Until then, it'll be a lot of thinking and not doing which kills me a little inside.

for now... back to my spindle 🙂

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Troy 5mo ago 💬 1

You can get 3D printed combs (with metal teeth) for about half that price.

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karo 5mo ago

I've looked at those but they don't really pay much attention to the ergonomics and curves in the handles for long term use.

Handle shape and material makes a difference when you're holding a tool for an extended period of time.

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