€ 6.00
The Soft Start Corriedale Roving is the perfect choice for both beginner and experienced spinners who want to try a soft, less structured fiber.
Composition: 100% corriedale top
Micron Count: 25 – 30
Staple length: Medium, 8-12 cm / 3-4,5 inches
Quantity: 100 grams (3×33)
Finish: Non-superwash
Animal welfare: Mulesing-free
Skill level: Beginners
Care Advice: Hand wash in cool to lukewarm water
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Description
The Soft Start Corriedale Roving is the perfect choice for both beginner and experienced spinners who want to try a soft, less structured fiber. Made from 100% mulesing-free Corriedale wool, this roving is carded instead of combed. This means the fibers are aligned in more various directions, making it ideal for spinning airy, woolen yarns with a warm and soft feel.
Key Features
| Composition | 100% Corriedale top |
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| Micron Count | 25-30, soft and beginner-friendly |
| Staple Length | Medium, 8-12 cm / 3-4,5 inches |
| Quantity | 50 grams |
| Finish | Non-superwash |
| Animal Welfare | Mulesing-free |
| Skill Level | Perfect for beginners |
| Care Advice | Hand wash in cold to lukewarm water, handle gently to avoid felting |
What Makes Roving Special?
Roving is created through carding wool, unlike top, which is combed. Carding aligns the fibers in more various directions rather than perfectly parallel. This results in a loftier, less compact fiber that’s ideal for spinning woolen yarns. Woolen yarns are warm, lightweight, and elastic, making them perfect for winter garments and accessories. Want to learn more about woolen and worsted-spun yarns? Read more here.
Which Spindle Is Best for This Fiber?
This roving works wonderfully with any Turkish spindle, depending on your desired yarn thickness. For chunkier, woolen-style yarns, I recommend a size 3 or 4. If you prefer finer threads, a size 2 will also work well.
When spinning roving with a suspended spindle, such as a Turkish spindle, some of the airy qualities may be slightly diminished, resulting in a semi-worsted yarn.
If you use a supported spindle (some Turkish spindles with a pointed tip at can also be used supported) and the longdraw technique, you’ll achieve a true woolen yarn with a beautifully light and airy texture.
Is It Beginner-Friendly?
Absolutely! Just like the Soft Start Corriedale Top, this roving is incredibly easy to work with. Its extra grip and medium staple length make it simple to draft fibers evenly without breaking your single. The airy structure gives you excellent control over your yarn. Whether you want to spin worsted or woolen, this roving is fun to play with.
Care Instructions
Like all non-superwash fibers, this roving is sensitive to felting. Always hand wash your spun yarn in cool to lukewarm water. Avoid rubbing or wringing, and lay it flat to dry for the best results.
Additional Information
All fibers in our collection are mulesing-free and carefully sourced. Please note that colors may vary slightly from what you see on your screen.
Additional information
| Weight | 50 g |
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