Combed Top
Put the technique into practice with hand dyed fiber.
Combed top typically has fibers arranged more parallel to one another, while roving usually retains more varied fiber orientation and air. Those differences influence drafting feel and the character of the yarn you produce.
Combed top typically has fibers arranged more parallel to one another, while roving usually retains more varied fiber orientation and air. Those differences influence drafting feel and the character of the yarn you produce.
Neither preparation is automatically better. Choose based on the fiber, your drafting style and whether you want a smoother worsted-like result or a loftier woolen character.
Color-first, small-batch fiber created for makers who want their finished yarn and projects to feel personal.
Put the technique into practice with hand dyed fiber.
Choose a wool base for the yarn you want to make.
Try intentional color transitions and planned repeats.