Spinning
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Please see our pricing page for our current price list, or email: sales.columbiacc@gmail.com. Please make sure the subject line says something like "fiber processing question".
Processing charges are on incoming weight of fiber. For now, there is no minimum, although under one pound of fiber in a batch will be charged as one pound. This may change if it starts taking too long to run small batches through the spinner.
Processing Services and Prices as of January 13, 2018
Some double-coated fleeces may need an additional pin-drafting to thoroughly blend the various lengths of fiber, in order to properly spin on our machines. In addition, the length of the two coats needs to be fairly similar for successful spinning. If I decide it's necessary for spinning on our equipment, an extra $2 per finished pound of yarn will be charged for this additional pin-drafting.
*Breeds frequently affected include Icelandic, Shetland, Jacob, Karakul, and Navajo-Churro.
Fiber length: Assessing your fiber for spinning on our machines includes looking at its length. Currently I can spin lengths from 2.5 inches to 7 inches. Longer than that won't draft properly, and shorter than that will fall apart in the drafting zone. If in doubt, call to discuss your fiber before you pay to ship it to me.
If I cannot spin your fiber (all types), after it has been processed for spinning, because of its length (short or long), it will be returned to you as pin-drafted roving, and charged as such. If I decide before processing that it won't spin, I will turn the fiber into roving unless you specify otherwise in the "Special comments or instructions" section on your order form.
If you want 100% alpaca or llama yarn and specify that no wool can be added for spinning, and I believe I cannot spin it in that condition, I will return it to you as roving and charge you for processing into roving, unless you specify on your order form to send it back raw.
Prices are based on the finished weight of the yarn and include all processing needed to get it to that stage except for the washing which is charged at $5.50 per pound on the incoming weight.. Keep in mind that there are losses in the card and in the spinning setup. Seldom is there that much, but ther will always be some. I produce a semi-worsted yarn.
Spinning:
| Weight | approx yards/lb |
approx wraps/in |
number of plys |
Batch Washed Weight |
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3.0-4.9lbs |
5.0-19.9 lbs |
20 lbs+ |
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| 3 ply Semi Worsted | (600 yds/lb) |
10-12 |
3 |
$30/lb |
$28/lb |
$26/lb |
| 2 ply DK | (800 yds/lb) |
13 |
2 |
$30/lb |
$28/lb |
$26/lb |
| 2 ply Sport | (1000 yds/lb) |
14 |
2 |
$30/lb |
$28/lb |
$26/lb |
| 2 ply Fingering | (1500 yds/lb) |
16 |
2 |
$33/lb |
$31/lb |
$29/lb |
| 3 Ply Fingering | (1500 yds/lb) |
16 |
3 |
$39/lb |
$37/lb |
$35/lb |
| 2 ply Lace | (2000 yds/lb) |
18 |
2 |
$39/lb |
$37/lb |
$35/lb |
| 4 ply Bulky | (300 yds/lb) |
6-8 |
4 |
$32/lb |
$30/lb |
$28/lb |
| 3 ply Sock | (1500 yds/lb) |
16 |
3 |
$39/lb |
$37/lb |
$35/lb |
Yarn can also be put up on cones unset. For singles, subtract $2.00 per pound from the above prices.
Additional charges:
Skeining:
Yarn can be put up in counted skeins (normally 200 yards unless specified otherwise).
Uncounted skeins
no charge
Counted skeins (known yardage)
$1.00 each (due to extra processing time)
- Columbia Custom Carding LLC
- 31525 Canaan Rd
- Deer Island, Oregon 97054
- 503-410-3152 (Mill)
- mitch@cccarding.com
- Hours M-T 10-5:00 (mill by appointment only)