What Wool is Best for Spinning?
Long Wools Vs fine Wools( fibers) for spinning
Well in the land of spinning fibers there are so many different types of fibers you can choose to spin that it can be hard to even know where to start. Now there are many great books on this topic if you want to get into it but I mean this is more like my favorite go-to’s for both personal projects and a lot of what we produce here at CHY and My Local Wool.
One of the ways that I have most enjoyed learning about different fiber types is from the “ My Local Wool Sampler Boxes” As we get new farmers on our map and forge new relationships with them by sending out and promoting their fiber in our sampler boxes I get to handle all of the fiber while packaging them. This many times ( most all times) leads to me wanting to keep all of the fiber for myself. It has also helped me get a great idea of the feel and look of many different fibers in different “ put-ups” Roving, Batts, hand combed… etc.
We also have some great repeat favorites we use ( many times from these same small farms and mills) for our braid and fiber artist design boxes.
For the Braids we alternative often between USA superfine Merino, Rambouillet, and Targhee from VA and a USA Corriedale.
Merino and Rambouillet are both considered “ fine fibers” with a Micron countless that 20. Merino of course is a very popular fiber not just for spinning but also for nice sweaters in your favorite store. Merino is the “ softest” and to me has almost a cotton ball feeling to it. It also has a shorter ( but not super short) fiber length and is a bit crimpy. Rambouillet is like the cool cousin of the Merino in my opinion and we use it often in our braids it is very soft but with a somewhat longer more “lofty” fiber length.
Targhee and Corriedale both are considered “Medium Wools” They are not as fine as the previous two but they are also stronger. I love using wool from this section ( low 20s Micron count) for spinning yarn for fingerless gloves, slipper socks, outerwear… They also have a great draft, meaning they are easy to spin in my opinion so I think it’s great wool to be enjoyed by new and advanced spinners alike.
At the moment we don’t have a regular supplier of BFL roving for our braid clubs but we do love to get it in small batches and blend it up with our batts. I just love BFL and I think it’s my favorite example of a “ long wool” with a long fiber length and good strength BFL is great for spinning fine and also has a beautiful luster and hair-like quality.
Get your hands on some of our fab small farm fiber as discussed above. Check out our spinning wool subscriptions below.
Do indie dyed braids make your heart skip a beat, they’re so fluffy and full of possibilities…. Then this is the monthly subscription for you. Every month I’ll be designing a custom color way just for that month so it will be seasonally appropriate and on trend.
We’re so proud of our hand-dyed braids. I wanted the perfect easy to use and inspiring fiber option for beginners and advanced spinners alike. Roving braids are very popular for a reason. We wanted braids that would live up to our standards here with CHY of supporting small farms and mills. These braids are from a small USA Farms and Mills with Ethical treatment of the Sheep. You will be billed once a month and will receive your box later that same month.
4oz braid
USA Sheep and Mills
Hand Dyed in Small batches by our dye team
fun monthly limited edition colorways
Wool is super soft Merino or Ramboulett both breeds are 19-21 Mircons. We are very picky on our fiber quaintly both for being ethically & locally sourced but also for superior softness and spinablility.
This is a monthly subscription that you can cancel at anytime. If you receive and charge and would prefer not to receive a box that month as long as you let us know with in 3 days of the charge we will even issue your refund for the same month. We really want this to be fun and enjoyable for everyone.
Please share your creations with us on facebook in the handspun yarn love group and instagram tagged #craftyhousewifeyarns
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We all know I brag a lot about having the hook up with small farmers well I’m sharing the love with this natural beauty fiber bundle club. Every month I will plan out and create a bundle of beautiful fiber from natural wool and locks from small farms. Have fun incorporating new harder to find fibers into your current fiber stash and learn a little something new from the fiber world every month.
Everyone loves receiving a surprise in the mail! With this new subscription you can sign yourself or a loved one up to receive a mystery box in the mail once a month. You will be billed once a month and will receive your box later that same month.
Shipping included for USA orders!
This is a monthly subscription that you can cancel at anytime. This will help us to better plan ahead for having more exciting and rare fibers ready to be sent to you. You can cancel at anytime. If you receive a charge and would prefer not to receive a box that month as long as you let us know with in 3 days of the charge we will even issue your refund for the same month. We really want this to be fun and enjoyable for everyone.
In this box you will receive a 2oz batt or bundle of natural fiber and/ or locks each month.
Please share your creations with us on facebook in the handspun yarn love group and instagram tagged #craftyhousewifeyarns
Join the fun.
Natural Fiber Monthly Subscription - Featuring Heidi Stone Black of Cocoon Homespun
Heidi is our head fiber artist for all things batts. She is known for her amazing eye for color and texture and even helps with consulting for other businesses. We are so fortunate to have her on staff here at CHY but you can also find her work at www.cocoonhomespun.com . However if you’re wanting a monthly treat from Heidi then you’r in the right place. She designs, and executes both the luxury fiber subscription and the Natural batt subscription her work can also be found in our fiber artist design bundles.
The CHY team of fiber artist and our small farm friends are very excited to be bringing you your very own Monthly Spinning Fiber Subscription with an eye for design. This is a monthly package I’ve been putting together for personal friends and fellow fiber enthusiast behind the scenes and we then decided to make this special option available to you!
Each month you will receive 7 oz of fiber.
1, 4 oz braid hand dyed by our dye team ( our classic soft merino/ rambouillet from a historic mill in USA)
1 , 2 oz mixed fiber batt from more unusual ,natural or natural colored fibers like our natural beauty bundle all featuring fibers from small USA Farms
1 oz batt or rolag made from fibers similar to our luxury fiber subscription all hand dyed and blended by our fiber artist team.
This is a reoccuring subscription but can be easily canceled or put on hold just contact me by around the 1st week of the month at erin@craftyhousewifeyarns.com. Having it set up this way gives us the freedom to get all of the goodies ready for you ahead of time but we definitely don’t want anyone to feel stuck so just give us a heads up.
The spinning fiber subscriptions will be sent out once a month around mid month.
Spaces are limited This will be marked as sold out when there are no more spots currently open.
Everyone loves receiving a surprise in the mail! With this new subscription you can sign yourself or a loved one up to receive a mystery box in the mail once a month. You will be billed once a month and will receive your box later that same month.
Shipping included for USA orders
This is a monthly subscription that you can cancel at any time. This will help us to better plan ahead for having more exciting and rare fibers ready to be made into lovely batts and rolags and sent to you. You can cancel at any time. If you receive and charge and would prefer not to receive a box that month as long as you let us know within 3 days of the charge we will even issue your refund for the same month. We really want this to be fun and enjoyable for everyone.
In this box, you will receive 2 oz of luxury hand-dyed spinning fiber from our talented team of fiber artists. Examples of fiber blends are extra soft merino wool, bamboo, faux cashmere, silks, angora rabbit, silky kid mohair and other exotic hand-dyed fibers.
This option has been a long-time best seller. I just love seeing all of the pictures spinners share on facebook and Instagram tagged #craftyhousewifeyarns of yarn that they are making on drop spindles or spinning wheels with this amazing fiber.
Join the fun.
Luxury Spinning Monthly Subscription - Featuring Heidi Stone Black of Cocoon Homespun
Heidi is our head fiber artist for all things batts. She is known for her amazing eye for color and texture and even helps with consulting for other businesses. We are so fortunate to have her on staff here at CHY but you can also find her work at www.cocoonhomespun.com . However if you’re wanting a monthly treat from Heidi then you’r in the right place. She designs, and executes both the luxury fiber subscription and the Natural batt subscription her work can also be found in our fiber artist design bundles.