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May 25, 2021 By Daniele Garner 0 Comments

Now is the Time to Prepare for Spring Fiber Collection

Now that we are into February and the days are getting longer, it’s time to start preparing for fiber collecting. Some of you may be thinking that it is WAY too early to be thinking about this. Well, here in SW Ohio, combing usually starts mid to late March, sometimes even

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May 25, 2021 By Daniele Garner 0 Comments

Fiber: Frequently Asked Questions and Information

Q: How is fiber collected? A: Yak fiber is collected by combing in the spring when shedding begins. This is typically done with a de-shedding comb or rake used for long haired dogs. Combing is time consuming and may be done every couple of weeks until shedding is over. Yaks vary

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May 25, 2021 By Daniele Garner 0 Comments

Yak Fiber Study

by Kat TyleeLittle Hawk Yarns Yak Study After having the opportunity to judge yak fiber at the National Western Stock Show in 2020, I went searching for definitive information about yak fiber characteristics. There was little to be found, other than a few articles stating that yak down fiber runs between

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