Article Info
- Article Title
- Select Correct(ly): Choosing the right fiber for fine spinning
- Issue date
- Summer 2015
- Issue number
- 9
- Issue topic
- Fine
- Description
Spinners have a whole host of both synthetic and natural fibers at our disposal, and the choice can be very important for lace yarns. This article compares five fibers (optim Merino, Angora rabbit, Yak down, Cashmere top, and Alpaca) with different preparations and spinning styles for ideal lace yarn qualities.
- Article topic list
- fiber considerations, fine, Merino, angora, yak, cashmere, alpaca, WPI, YPP
