#24 - The Bond and Corriedale Issue, Spring 2019

PLY Magazine — Bond & Corriedale (Medium Sheep) Issue

So many of us spend a good chunk of our spinning lives working with wonderfully medium sheep — and for good reason. In this issue, PLY devotes the spotlight to two of our favorite medium wools: Bond and Corriedale. Easy to spin, easy to wear, endlessly useful — these are the fibers that quietly do it all.

If you love Corriedale but haven’t tried Bond yet, this issue will absolutely tempt you. You’ll learn what makes each breed shine, where they overlap, and where they diverge — and how those differences show up in your yarn. This issue is all about making exactly the yarn you want from medium wool, whether that’s sturdy, soft, lofty, smooth, or somewhere in between.

Curious (or confused) about yarn density and grist? You’re not alone — and Patsy breaks it down in a way that finally makes it click. You’ll explore how to prep, spin, and finish these fibers, and why medium sheep are such a joy: forgiving, versatile, and perfect for the kinds of yarns we reach for again and again.

Corriedale — affectionately called Corrie — has long been a spinner favorite for everything from hats and sweaters to socks. It’s known for being long, soft-enough, and wonderfully cooperative. Bond, Corrie’s sister fiber, shares many of those qualities but often brings a bolder crimp and an even softer hand.

Packed with spinning knowledge, thoughtful comparisons, beautiful photography, and inspiring projects, this issue will give you plenty of ideas — and likely have you eyeing your stash, realizing you already have some Bond or Corrie waiting to be spun.