A guide to micron counts of exotic fibers

This is a guide only. Micron counts vary from animal to animal.

Alpaca 26-27
Llama 28-30
Camel dehaired 20
Guanco 15-16
Vicuna 12-14
Mohair - adult 30-55
Mohair - kid 25-26
Angora rabbit 12-15
Cashmere dehaired 13-16
Qiviut 10-13
Buffalo dehaired 12-29
Pygora 18-28
Cashgora 17-20

I've found the information on different sources on the internet and also from owners information. I will post sheeps micron counts later after I finish checking on a couple more.

Hope this helps someone.

Life keeps getting in the way

It has been a long time since I posted. Lots has happened. I was having problems with pain in my shoulder and it hurt to do much of anything. Even spinning was painful. When I got it checked, I found that I needed a shoulder replacement. I had it done March 27th. I thought I would be back to normal after a month. WRONG! It still isn't working as well as I would like for it to. I don't have the pain but it doesn't want to move right. In May, Bob, my husband, had a hip replacement. He had been off work since my operation. Now, the railroad has declared that he is disabled and not able to work. He has been home - every day - almost all day - every night - since March 27th. I love him but there is such a thing as too much togetherness. I retired a year ago but I might need to get a job. Ok, I'm over that urge. No regular 9 to 5 job unless I really need one.

I made some felt today. It is still drying. Mary Ann from Canada told me about inchies. I checked on the net to see what they were and how they were used. I found Hannah's blog and, boy, is she talented and creative. She is from Perth, Australia, a place I'd love to visit. I'm feeling very inspired to get to work. I'll post more of what I am doing.