Ply Magazine Issue 8 Spring 2015

There?ÇÖs a lifetime of spinning in Leicester. Our Spring 2015 issue focuses on the 3 main Leicester wools: Bluefaced, Border, and Longwool. Brimming with history, fiber studies, breed comparisons, spinning techniques, finishing tactics, and some fabulous projects, this issue will leave you satisfied and eager to sit and spin. If you want to tailspin a yarn that looks like it?ÇÖs still on the sheep or spin some Longwool for weaving, we?ÇÖve got you covered. If you?ÇÖve wondered how the 3 breeds stack up next to each other or how to finish this amazing fiber, this issue can help. If you?ÇÖd like to spin Leicester for softness or to know if you should use BFL or Merino, you?ÇÖll find help on our pages. Also, a ??who?ÇÖs that spinner??g that should be called ??who?ÇÖs that shepherd??g and a closer look at our 3 fibers under a scope. Of course Lazy Kate is there to make you laugh and Ergo Neo will help keep you pain -free.