Sheep to Shawl Competition

Team and Shawl Requirements

1. Membership
   A team will be composed of 5 spinners and 1 weaver. It is up to the team to designate a team plyer. Members may be of any age. Minors must have a parent/guardian present for the duration of the competition. Parent/guardian does not need to be a team member.
   
   Typically there is:
   •One designated weaver
   •One designated plyer
   •Four spinners
   *The plyer may also spin singles if they see fit.
   *All members may card or flick the fleece.
2. Shawl Requirements
   •Both warp and weft must be spun by members of the team.
   •The warp must be completed and on the loom prior to the competition start.
   •The weft must be spun entirely during the 4 hours provided for competition.
   •The shawl must be finished within 4 hours, including fringe. Any finishing method may be used.
   •The shawl must be within the appropriate measurements:
   •Width: 20 to 24 inches
   Length: 74 to 76 inches excluding fringe
3. Fiber Content and Dyes
   •The content of the warp AND weft should be 100% sheep’s wool
   •The WARP may be dyed any colors using any dyeing methods
   •The WEFT must be spun from a washed or unwashed, UNDYED fleece
   •Spinners can use hand cards or flickers to prepare the fleece during the competition. (no drum carders)
   •The fleece should be skirted prior to the competition