<<He produces this beautiful 8" long medium wool, and the project is a V-neck cardigan with lots of cables. So I would like to spin a 2ply worsted yarn for a size 5mm knitting needles. I combed some of his wool with my two-pitch Viking combs and some I flick carded. I preferred the flick carded preparation and spun some of it with and without dressing oil. Well, both of them are hairier than I would like. The yarn is pretty with a 15 degree angle on the balanced plied yarn, and pleasantly squishable, but it has these wool tips poking out.>>
With a staple that long, and for knitting a cardigan, I would suggest spinning a three- or even four-ply yarn. I think you would be much happier with the handle, as well as the finished knitting.
Obviously you'll need to spin singles that much finer, but I think you'd find it worth the effort.
In my experience, Cotswold yarns (I've never used a cross, only pure Cotswold) tend to be extremely hairy, as do many Shetland fleeces.
Try several samples -
Deborah
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