Where to get wool

[mum_2_5]

I am just wondering where does everyone get their wool from? I am wanting to dye the wool but I don't want to pay too much for the wool. I would like it in a 200g plus hank.

Also has anyone bought from Nundle wool mill???

[KarniF00l]

Jolly Jumbuck on Ozebaby are selling different types of undyed wool.. mostly in 100g lots but you can get 2. Maybe try there.

[cheezelkat]

I've dyed $3 Big W wool before. Just buy the white/cream colour and make sure its 100% wool.

Sorry, missed the hank part...skip right over me!

[mum_2_5]

The only reason why I want a 200g plus hank is to make a pair of soakers. I know Nundle wool is sold in 400g hanks so I might just get that one. Then I could make a pair of shorties out of the same colour as the longies. Does that make sense?

[HoopDeeDoo]

Can you buy what you want in smaller balls, then wrap it round a couple of chairs and tie it when you get to the end of a ball, and keep winding. Then take it of the chairs and dye it. I saw a picture when I was thinking about dying with kool aid

[cheezelkat]

Like HoopDeeDoo said. If you do a felted join it won't cause a knot in the yarn.

[Tea Lady]

Or you can just put the knot on the wrong side of the knitting :)

[cheezelkat]

TL, the knots have a very sneaky way of getting to the front of the knitting. Since I learned the felted method, I haven't looked back. I also heard the russian method is good too.

[mum_2_5]

CK What is the russian method??????

I don't mind getting the 400g hank as when I compare it to other shopd for smaller balls it is cheaper. I might even get 2 pairs of longies if I do the waistband in a contrasting colour.