Merino Painted Wool Roving PLUM
Merino Painted Wool Roving PLUM
Manufacture Color: PLUM SAUCE
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Preparation: Combed top with smooth color graduations (ombre)
Usage: Ideal for wet felting, needle felting, and Artfelt techniques (e.g., about 100g needed for a felted scarf).
Care Instructions: Hand wash recommended (or gentle wool wash cycle up to 30°C using wool detergent and no fabric softener
Made in Germany by Zitron
Actual fiber pictured
Merino Cross Micron is around 25.5. Softer than Corriedale 27.5m wool, but not as soft as purebred Merino which is 21.5 microns.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
Easy to spin wool into yarn.
Combed top is the preparation for handspinning worsted yarns. Can be spun into semi worsted yarn by spinning off the side or splitting the fibers. To get true worsted yarns one must spin off the end, keeping the fibers perfectly aligned.
There is approximately 4-5 feet of fiber per 1 oz.
Projects made with this wool is Handwashable. Lay flat to dry.
Felts well. Whether you are making traditional "wet-rubbed" felt or dry felting using a felting needle.
Actual shade may show differently on computer monitors.
Manufacture Color ICE
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade. Natural Color is the fiber shade of the Merino sheep, has not been dyed.
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Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade. Natural Color is the fiber shade of the Merino sheep, has not been dyed.
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Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color Glacier
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color HORIZON
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color ROYAL
Superfine Merino wool is the softest in sheep wool fiber. (19.5 micron)
Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color MALLARD
Superfine Merino wool is the softest in sheep wool fiber. (19.5 micron)
Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
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Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color LIME
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Click Here for PDF Ashford Shade Card
Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color Bean Sprout
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Click Here for PDF Ashford Shade Card
Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color OLIVE
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Click Here for PDF Ashford Shade Card
Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color FERN
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Click Here for PDF Ashford Shade Card
Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color: FOREST GREEN
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color DILL
Superfine Merino wool is the softest in sheep wool fiber. (19.5 micron)
Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color MALDIVES
Blue Green
Superfine Merino wool is the softest in sheep wool fiber. (19.5 micron)
Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Merino Cross Micron is around 25.5. Softer than Corriedale 27.5m wool, but not as soft as purebred Merino which is 21.5 microns.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
Easy to spin wool into yarn.
Combed top is the preparation for handspinning worsted yarns. Can be spun into semi worsted yarn by spinning off the side or splitting the fibers. To get true worsted yarns one must spin off the end, keeping the fibers perfectly aligned.
There is approximately 4-5 feet of fiber per 1 oz.
Projects made with this wool is Handwashable. Lay flat to dry.
Felts well. Whether you are making traditional "wet-rubbed" felt or dry felting using a felting needle.
Actual fiber pictured
Merino Cross Micron is around 25.5. Softer than Corriedale 27.5m wool, but not as soft as purebred Merino which is 21.5 microns.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
Easy to spin wool into yarn.
Combed top is the preparation for handspinning worsted yarns. Can be spun into semi worsted yarn by spinning off the side or splitting the fibers. To get true worsted yarns one must spin off the end, keeping the fibers perfectly aligned.
There is approximately 4-5 feet of fiber per 1 oz.
Projects made with this wool is Handwashable. Lay flat to dry.
Felts well. Whether you are making traditional "wet-rubbed" felt or dry felting using a felting needle.
Actual fiber pictured
Manufacture Color FOG
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
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Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color LOGWOOD
Superfine Merino wool is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn. (19.5 micron)
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color APRICOT
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Click Here for PDF Ashford Shade Card
Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color PERSIMMON
Superfine Merino wool is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn. (19.5 micron)
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color BLUSH
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Nice color to represent the color of Caucasian flesh.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Click Here for PDF Ashford Shade Card
Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color: Pastel Pink
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color HOT PINK
Superfine Merino wool is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn. (19.5 micron)
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color LAVENDER
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color TAHITI Rose
Superfine Merino wool is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn. (19.5 micron)
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
Ready to spin, blend or felt. Combed top from the Merino, the softest in wool sheep breeds. Ideal for spinning, felting or blending into your favorite fiber blend.
Manufacture Color Aubergine
Dark Purple or wine Red
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Click Here for PDF Ashford Shade Card
Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color SCARLET
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Click Here for PDF Ashford Shade Card
Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.
Manufacture Color: In the Red
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate.
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
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Manufacture Color LICORICE
Merino is the softest in sheep wool fiber. Absolutely wonderful handspun into yarn, felted or used for blending your one of kind yarn or felt.
Sold in 100g = 3.5 ounce increments
64's - 21.5 micron, staple length 3". Approximate. Color AKA Licorice
This fiber is prepared into a wool top. The fibers are combed in one direction. Perfect if handspinning worsted yarns, by spinning off the end, keeping your fibers parallel. Can be easily spun into a semi worsted (lofty woolen type) yarn over the fold or side of the preparation. Excellent fiber for blending colors or exotic fibers like angora, silk, kid mohair, cashmere, alpaca… If re-carded, drum or hand cards, will produce a roving for woolen spinning.
Images represent color - Monitors can vary to actual shade.
Click Here for PDF Ashford Shade Card
Ashford Handicrafts Fiber Grown and processed in New Zealand.