{"product_id":"best-of-reserve-champion-handspinning-ewe-gotland","title":"Best Of... Reserve Champion Handspinning Ewe ~ Gotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant to know what it's like to spin a reserve champion fleece without having to purchase the entire thing and process it yourself? We're bringing you the best of the best fiber grown in the Pacific Northwest. Our best of collection features champion and reserve champion fleeces from shows that have been professionally graded and judged. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fleece is a Gotland grown by Wind Dance Ranch in Ellensburg, WA. Gotland is a long wool with amazing luster and fantastic drape. I caution spinners that when they spin their singles, they will most likely feel coarse and rope-like, causing you to doubt yourself because they feel overspun. Once they are plied, the Gotland really comes alive and is a gorgeous yarn to knit with. I recommend spinning yarns with a medium to medium-high twist. Because of the longer staple length, I love spinning this fiber in a woolen draw, specifically a classic long draw. However, even though this is roving (versus combed top), it spins up well in a worsted draw if you are looking for a denser, smoother yarn. Just remember to increase the length of your drafting zone to compensate for the long fibers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Gotland Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in Ellensburg, WA by Wind Dance Ranch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReserve Champion Handspinning Ewe at the 2026 Washington State Fair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilled at Wool for the People in Portland Oregon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicron Count 27-33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaple Length: 3-7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 4 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally Colored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wool for the People","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879665848604,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3680\/4380\/files\/3D60F4CF-EE24-4721-AFDD-84E980B341A7.jpg?v=1794262109","url":"https:\/\/woolforthepeople.com\/products\/best-of-reserve-champion-handspinning-ewe-gotland","provider":"Wool for the People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}