€ 7.50
This blend brings together the best of different worlds: the softness of merino, the grip of corriedale, the sheen of bamboo, and the luxurious touch of alpaca.
Composition: 40% Merino, 20% Corriedale, 20% Bamboo, 20% Alpaca
Micron Count: Variable, beginner-friendly average
Staple Length: Variable, medium average
Quantity: 50 grams
Finish: Non-superwash
Animal Welfare: Mulesing-free
Skill Level: Beginners, with a fun twist
Care Advice: Hand wash in cool to lukewarm water
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Description
The Stripy Start Blend Top combines merino, corriedale, bamboo, and alpaca in vertical color stripes. This blend brings together the best of different worlds: the softness of merino, the grip of corriedale, the sheen of bamboo, and the luxurious touch of alpaca. It’s perfect for spinning from the fold to enhance its unique qualities.
Key Features
| Composition | 40% Merino, 20% Corriedale, 20% Bamboo, 20% Alpaca |
| Micron Count | Variable, beginner-friendly average |
| Staple Length | Variable, medium average |
| Quantity | 50 grams |
| Finish | Non-superwash (handle with care) |
| Animal Welfare | Mulesing-free |
| Skill Level | Beginners, with a fun twist |
| Care Advice | Hand wash in cool to lukewarm water, avoid felting |
How to Spin Stripy Start Merino Top
The vertical color stripes offer endless opportunities to experiment with spinning techniques, creating different visual effects in your yarn. Spinning this blend from the fold helps maintain the distinct colors in the fiber, resulting in a playful, striped effect in your yarn.
On the other hand, spinning it from the end of the roving blends the colors more thoroughly, creating a soft, heathered appearance. Want to see how to spin from the fold? Watch this From the Fold Spinning video.
Which Spindle Works Best for This Blend?
This blend is ideal for both suspended and supported spinning. For beginners, we recommend a Turkish spindle in size 2 or 3, which offers a great balance between speed and control.
For a loftier, woolen-style yarn, use a supported spindle, the long draw technique and spin from the fold. For a stronger, worsted-style effect, use a suspended spindle and spin from the end of the roving. You can learn more about worsted and woolen yarns on our information page.
Is It Suitable for Beginners?
Yes, absolutely! With its average micron count and staple length, this blend offers excellent grip and is easy to handle. The variety of spinning techniques provides beginners with the opportunity to experiment with spinning from the fold, while the fibers remain engaging enough for experienced spinners.
Wash Stripy Start Blend
Like all non-superwash fibers, the Stripy Start Blend Top is sensitive to felting. Always wash your spun yarn by hand in cold or lukewarm water. Avoid rubbing or wringing the fibers, and lay your yarn flat to dry to maintain its structure and softness.
Additional Information
Our fibers are carefully selected and always mulesing-free. Please note that colors may appear slightly different on your screen compared to the actual product.
Additional information
| Weight | 50 g |
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