Cheviot Wool Top | Natural Wool for Spinning & Felting
Cheviot Wool Top is a beautifully white, lofty wool prized for its resilience, springy handle and ease of spinning. With a fibre diameter of approximately 30–35 microns and a staple length of about 4 inches (10 cm), it offers excellent drafting control and is one of the best fibres for beginner hand spinners.
Its natural crimp creates lofty, durable yarns with plenty of bounce, making it ideal for spinning, felting, blending and a wide variety of fibre crafts.
Prepared as a natural white combed top, Cheviot also dyes beautifully, making it an excellent choice for custom colourwork.
Quick overview:
✔️ 100% Cheviot wool
✔️ Natural white combed top
✔️ 30–35 micron fibre diameter
✔️ 4" (10 cm) staple length
✔️ Ideal for spinning, felting and blending
✔️ Excellent choice for beginner spinners
✔️ 100 g package
Why choose Cheviot wool?
Cheviot is appreciated for its combination of resilience, loft and ease of spinning. Compared with finer wools, its slightly stronger fibres provide excellent drafting control while producing durable, springy yarns.
- easy to draft
- excellent spinning control
- lofty, resilient yarns
- durable finished projects
- natural white for dyeing
- ideal for learning to spin
Perfect for a wide range of projects
Cheviot produces yarns with excellent memory and elasticity, making it well suited for sweaters, hats, mittens, socks, blankets and other projects that benefit from durability and bounce.
- spinning wheel
- drop spindle spinning
- wet felting
- needle felting
- fibre blending
- hand dyeing
Specifications
- Material: 100% Cheviot wool
- Colour: Natural White
- Fibre diameter: 30–35 microns
- Staple length: Approximately 4" (10 cm)
- Weight: 100 g
How does Cheviot compare to other wool fibres?
| Feature | Cheviot |
|---|---|
| Softness | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ease of spinning | ★★★★★ |
| Resilience | ★★★★★ |
| Felting | ★★★★☆ |
| Beginner friendly | ★★★★★ |
Compared with Merino, Cheviot is slightly less soft but considerably easier to draft for many beginners. Its natural bounce creates strong, airy yarns with excellent durability and stitch definition.
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Our opinion
Cheviot is one of the best fibres for developing confidence at the spinning wheel. Its longer staple, excellent cohesion and natural loft make drafting easier while producing beautiful, durable yarns you'll enjoy using for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheviot a good fibre for beginners?
Yes. Its staple length and fibre cohesion make drafting easier than many finer wools.
Is Cheviot as soft as Merino?
No. It is slightly firmer, but offers more bounce, durability and easier drafting.
Can I dye Cheviot wool?
Yes. Its natural white colour makes it an excellent fibre for hand dyeing with dyes suitable for animal fibres.
Is Cheviot suitable for felting?
Absolutely. It works well for both wet felting and needle felting projects.