Different breeds of sheep grow different kinds of wool. Sheep can grow fine wool, medium wool or coarse wool. Fine wool is often used to make suits . Medium wool is often used to make blankets . Coarse wool is often used to make carpets .
Sheep have their wool removed in one piece called a fleece.
The fleece is washed in big tubs to remove dirt, grease and grass. The clean dry wool is then carded. Carding means to comb the wool to straighten the fibers. The wool is spun into yarn. Coarser wool is spun into woolen yarn.