Colors may vary between braids and dye lots. When planning a project requiring more than one braid allow for nuances. Being as this fiber is hand-dyed, each braid can vary in color, even in the same dyelot. Weight: Roving Texture: Spinning fiber Yardage/Meters: 5y (4.6m) Skein weight: 113 grams (3.99 ounces)...
More DetailsColors may vary between braids and dye lots. When planning a project requiring more than one braid allow for nuances. Being as this fiber is hand-dyed, each braid can vary in color, even in the same dyelot.
Spinners asked, and Malabrigo delivered. Ultra-soft merino is now available as unspun top, in a selection of their most beloved colorways. It is truly a joy to spin, full of fluff and loft and unmatched softness! Of course, you can also knit with the roving itself for a uniquely fluffy effect, or use it for thrums or needle felting.
I am a novice spinner. I found this hand dyed roving lovely to spin. As it is hand dyed there was a little flatness to the braid. To the people stating it was felted, I find it necessary to inform everyone that fine, softer wools (merinos) take much more dye for the wool to take the color. I didn't have difficulty teasing it out for spinning.
I love the colors and the finished softness of yarn spun from the roving. The braid can be a bit difficult to separate, but it’s worth the work. Colors never the same, but always wonderful.
I have purchased Nube Braids many times. Their color blends can be used in a variety of ways to spin original yarns and truly interesting effects can be created when felting by layering or placement of the different colors in the braid . This also eliminates the need to buy large quantities of wool to design with multiple colors.
I haven’t started spinning it yet, but I know it will be fabulous. Nube is one of my all time favorites and the English Garden colorway is more beautiful in person than on the screen.
The variation in color lots might be a con for some, but for me it just means that even if I order a colorway i’ve tried before, it’s a different experience. Nine is always a joy to spin and I love weaving with the resulting yarn.
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