PENCIL ROVING is unspun combed top roving that has been pre-drafted to the size of a fat pencil. It is an even, soft strand, thicker than a bulky one ply yarn but thinner than regular wool for spinning. Pencil roving opens the door to beginner spinners as well as other types of fiber artists like weavers & felters. Package contains 4 oz (113 g). SPINNING - Perfect for beginning spinners using either spinning wheel or drop spindle. Pre-drafted pencil roving makes spinning easy - no fussing with the fiber, keep your eyes on the spindle & let your hands get into the rhythm! You will spin like a pro in no time! If you never dared to spin Merino or other finer fibers, this may be the perfect way to hone your skills. Staple length is approximately 2.75 inches (70 mm), 21.5 microns. WEAVING - Pencil Roving is much appreciated for the bold, billowy texture you can achieve with this fiber. Ideal for wall hangings that feature exciting variety in color & texture. Try it out with the soumak loop technique to get beautifully braided strands. FELTING & OTHER FIBER CRAFTS - Pure Merino Wool also felts beautifully. Ideal for felt painting, needle felting, wet felting, nuno felting & embellishing. MANY COLOR OPTIONS: Mix & match colors to create the fiber blend of your dreams. Ply two different colors together for a barber pole look or blend them before spinning for a softer gradient. You can view all the color options for our pencil roving here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LivingDreamsYarn?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=38096991 ABOUT US: Living Dreams Yarn is a family-run yarn & fiber producer located in the Pacific Northwestern U.S. As a cottage industry, we are decidedly more “cottage” than “industry”. We are proud to offer sustainably & ethically sourced plant & animal fibers handmade in small batches. Our network of makers includes local family farms, independent artisans, & U.S. textile mills, all working together to revive & preserve the ancient fiber arts. WHY BUY FROM LIVING DREAMS YARN & FIBER? - SHIPS FAST: All listed items are in stock & will ship next business day. - EASY RE-ORDERING: Didn’t buy enough? No problem, all our products are stock items, not one-offs. We carefully research & develop our product lines to make sure they are always available. - BEAUTIFULLY PACKAGED: We make our fiber presentable - ready for gifting to yourself or the fiber lover in your life. - RETURNS ACCEPTED: We want you to be happy. If there is a problem just contact us - we will work with you to make it right. Our shop policy applies. Merino Pencil Roving - Pre-Drafted Easy Spinning, Textured Weaving, Wall Hangings & Felt Painting. Luxuriously Soft 100% Wool, Cedar
