fiber details

So I was reading through some forums on etsy last night and I saw a question about what kind of batt makes a smooth yarn.... well here's my answer

This batt should spin up fairly smoothly http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16704772

However this one, due to the kind of fiber in it will most likely be an “ART” yarn http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16667538 You can see in some of the pictures some funky fibers like the silk noil and sari silk (depends on how it gets pulled out of the batt)

Also an easier way to spin a batt is to rip in into several thin strips like roving. Typically Batts that are created from hand dyed rovings come out smooth like roving, however if it is unprocessed wool from a raw fleece ( I use some of that) and the person carding the fiber doesn’t “fluff” the fiber enough it will come out thick and thin chunky Art yarn. If you really want to be able to spin a smooth yarn, I’d ask what kind of fiber went into the batt (roving or raw fleece) I know if someone asked me I’d be more than happy to answer. I hope this helps you out.


You can see the whole thread here: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5831795

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