From sheep to loom part 1

So I'm starting to be very interested in textile and all that's related to it. I have this idea of trying weave something the most period way possible.

I'm at the learning, trial and error step.
I bought the shearing (I named it Hrútr), I believe it's from a Jacob sheep. I'll play with it a bit, try different methods for every steps.
Once I'm done practicing, I'll try to get my hand on a Gutefår shearing. If I can't, I'll substitute with a Orkney, Hebridean or Shetland.
I will card some of Hrútr's shearing but I still need to research on evidence of carding between the 8th and 10th century in Scandinavia and the Danelaw when I start the real project.
I'll try to grow some dye stuff, especially madder, weld, heather and woad.
After that, I'll use my soapstone spindle. I still need to research on how thin or thick yarn was spun.
For the weaving part, I'll build a period loom. As much as I looooove to weave on my inkle looms, it's not period. I'll also make a set of cards especially for that project. loom and cards will be built with modern tools kept to a minimum.
I will weave using a pattern based on a period trim. Most likely something from Birka.

If all this works, I might re-do it a third time but polish it, document it properly and enter it in a A&S competition some time.

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That being said, here's the adventure of Hrútr

Hrútr being all dirty

First soak
(using shampoo for now..
will research what was use in period)

After the first soak.

He's now at his 3 soak, getting cleaner and cleaner!!