Meet your new favorite crafting companion! This 50g braid of Fleece Artist Merino Sliver is pure joy to work with.
Each skein is hand-dyed creating beautiful, shifting colors that make spinning, felting, or weaving feel like magic. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting your fiber journey, this fluffy roving is a dream to handle.
Why You'll Love It
- Cloud-Like Softness: 100% extra-fine Merino wool that feels amazing to hold.
- Hand-Dyed Magic: Gorgeous, unique colorways that blend beautifully as you work.
- Beginner Friendly: Perfectly prepared fiber that is easy to spin or felt.
- All-Purpose Fiber: Great for spinning yarn, needle felting, or adding texture to weaving and rug hooking.
Specifications
- Fiber Content: 100% extra-fine Merino wool
- Fineness: 22 micron fiber for next-to-skin softness
- Format: Unspun roving sliver
- Unit Weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces) per braid
- Put-Up: Pre-braided to keep the fiber clean and tangle-free.
- Origin: Hand-dyed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Quick Guide:
If you are new to working with unspun wool, you might be wondering what these terms mean and how they work. Here is the simple breakdown:
What is a "Sliver"?
Think of a sliver (pronounced sly-ver) as a long, continuous, fluffy cloud of wool. Instead of being spun tightly into a strand of yarn, the fibers are cleaned, combed, and laid neatly together in one direction. It arrives in a beautiful braid to keep it tangle-free. Because it is unspun, it is incredibly versatile—you can spin it, felt it, or use it for thrumming!
What is "Thrumming"?
Thrumming is a traditional Newfoundland knitting technique used to super warm and windproof mittens, sock/slippers and hats.
- The Process: As you knit a pair of mittens, socks, or slippers, you take small pinches of this unspun Merino sliver (called "thrums") and knit them directly into your stitches alongside your regular yarn.The Look: On the outside of your project, the thrums look like cute little hearts or V-shaped pops of color.
- The Magic Inside: On the inside, the loose wool ends felt into a thick, ultra-plush, fuzzy fleece lining.
- The Finished Result: As you wear your mittens or slippers, the heat and friction from your hands or feet naturally felt the wool down. Over time, it molds perfectly to your body and creates a completely windproof, super-insulated barrier against the winter cold!