Woolly Wash-Along
Welcome to the
We’re here with you every step of the way during the Woolly Wash-Along. This is more than just a learning event — it’s a chance to make new fiber friends, share tips, and have fun while turning raw fleece into beautiful, clean wool.
Use this website to find resources to support your scouring, links to community and events!
Week 1:
Get prepped! We’ll help you gather the necessary tools and supplies to get started.
Watch Sönna and Greg talk about gathering supplies for scouring!
Blogs to Check Out for a Deeper Dive
Time to Get Started
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Gather Your Supplies
Before we dive in, you’ll want to have a few basic tools on hand. Don’t worry, most of what you need is simple and easy to find, like buckets, hot water, and detergent. Having everything ready ahead of time makes the scouring process smoother and a lot more enjoyable.
Download the step-by-step guide to help you prepare.
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Grab Your Fleece
Pick out a fleece you’d like to wash. Every fleece has something to teach you, and this is your chance to get hands-on experience. You might have a fleece that was gifted, or you might need to acquire some wool. At Plaid Perch Farm, we have put together small 4-oz. packs of wool that are perfect for beginners. We also offer a kit with scouring supplies.
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Scouring Resources
To guide you through the process, we’ve put together a short video that covers the basics of scouring. You’ll see the steps in action and get helpful tips to make the wash-along feel approachable and stress-free. Watch at your own pace, and come back to it whenever you need a refresher. We will also curate some resources along the way to further your learning at your own pace.
Let's do this together!
Learn About Scouring
We want you to feel confident when you start washing your fleece.
No pressure to learn everything at once. We want you to start wherever you feel comfortable!
Build Community
Washing wool is even better with friends. Throughout the month, we’ll:
Let's share our experiences, tips, and troubleshooting moments. We can connect and cheer each other on in dedicated chat spaces .
Wash Together!!!
We’ll dedicate week three to scouring as a group. Please, feel free to wash whenever it fits your schedule.
By the end of our wash-along, you’ll have clean, ready-to-process fiber in your hands.