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Corriedale Wool (The Triple Threat)
Corriedale is the result of cross-breeding Merino and Lincoln sheep in order to better fit the New Zealand environment. The Corriedale breed is popular among fiber artists and crafters of all kinds. While it has a higher micron count than Merino, which tends to make it not as soft, it still holds many properties of merino with added durability.
With significant loft and distinctive crimp, Corriedale wool is the optimal wool choice for sweaters, socks, blankets, and other household textiles.
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Needle Felting & Wet FeltingCorriedale is perfect for needle felting because of the diameter of the wool fibers and the very springy texture. These characteristics make it easy for the felting needle to catch on the wool fibers. Many crafters prefer Corriedale as their go-to core felting wool rather than merino or lesser-known breeds. While it’s perfect for needle felting crafters also use it for wet felting projects, however, it is best blended with merino or another faster felter breed for wet felting projects. Adding Corriedale to a wet felting project slows the felting process which gives you more control over the final piece, but it will also make the piece a tad more bulky in most cases. |
SpinningFavored by spinners, Corriedale wool is medium-fine with good softness and is somewhat between medium wool and long wool. Corriedale is a popular beginner spinner wool fiber due to its fiber length and strength. Our Corriedale wool has been cleaned and processed into a continuous length to ensure the fibers are all aligned. |
Arm or Hand KnittingArm knitting is an easy and popular approach for beginners. For this technique, needles are not necessary! Also called arm weaving, or arm crocheting, this technique is often used for larger-scale projects such as a blanket, rugs, scarves, or pillows. Corriedale works well for these projects due to its ability to grip and durability. When weaving it is less likely to slip around or become loose. |
This Corriedale wool is thoroughly washed, combed and carded making it ready for use upon delivery. The wool fibers are aligned, easy to work with and are free of any harsh animal smells or vegetable matter.
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Price | $28.00$28.00 | $27.99$27.99 | $26.99$26.99 | $28.99$28.99 | $28.99$28.99 |
Wool Breed | Merino Sheep | Corriedale Sheep | Cheviot Sheep | Corriedale Sheep | Corriedale Sheep |
Best For | Handspinning fine yarns for against the skin projects. Felts and takes dyes very easily. Excellent for fine details. | Drafts very easily and is excellent for beginner hand spinners. Excellent for wet & needle felting. Takes dyes very well. | Knitted outerwear, socks, woven rugs and tapestries. Excellent toy stuffing or filling. | Drafts very easily and is excellent for beginner hand spinners. Excellent for wet & needle felting. Takes dyes very well. | Drafts very easily and is excellent for beginner hand spinners. Excellent for wet & needle felting. Takes dyes very well. |
Hand Feel | Extremely soft and smooth to the touch. | Very springy and bouncy to the touch. Slightly coarser than Merino. Long fiber length adds to its strength. | Very fluffy and bouncy, slightly coarse to the touch, like warm winter mittens. | Very springy and bouncy to the touch. Slightly coarser than Merino. Long fiber length adds to its strength. | Very springy and bouncy to the touch. Slightly coarser than Merino. Long fiber length adds to its strength. |
Wool Handling | Thoroughly cleaned washed combed and carded | Thoroughly cleaned washed combed and carded | Thoroughly cleaned washed combed and carded | Thoroughly cleaned washed combed and carded | Thoroughly cleaned washed combed and carded |
Smell / Odor | Nearly Odorless | Nearly Odorless | Nearly Odorless | Nearly Odorless | Nearly Odorless |
Feltability | Felts very easily with both wet and needle felting. Great as a core wool and the soft fibers are excellent for fine details. | Great for creating larger pieces. Especially good for wet felting and making larger projects.. | Less Feltable | Great for creating larger pieces. Especially good for wet felting and making larger projects.. | Great for creating larger pieces. Especially good for wet felting and making larger projects.. |
Softness | Very Soft | Soft | Medium-Coarse | Soft | Soft |
Color | Off-White | Off-White | Off-White | Gray | Brown |
Wool Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand | Scotland | New Zealand | New Zealand |