Combed Top
Put the technique into practice with hand dyed fiber.
Combed top is a fiber preparation made by aligning fibers in the same direction and removing many shorter fibers and tangles. The result is a smooth, rope-like preparation that is easy to divide and control while spinning.
Combed top is a fiber preparation made by aligning fibers in the same direction and removing many shorter fibers and tangles. The result is a smooth, rope-like preparation that is easy to divide and control while spinning.
For color-focused spinners, combed top is especially useful because a dyed braid can be split lengthwise or into color sections, giving you control over how the palette appears in the finished yarn.
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.