Corriedale Wool Top | Premium Wool for Spinning & Felting
Ashford Corriedale Wool Top is one of the most versatile spinning fibres available. Its well-defined, even crimp, excellent elasticity and smooth drafting make it a favourite among both beginner and experienced hand spinners.
Made from 100% New Zealand Corriedale wool, this premium fibre measures 27–30 microns with a staple length of approximately 11 cm (4¼"). It can be spun into fine, medium, woollen, worsted or semi-worsted yarns, offering exceptional versatility for every spinning style.
After washing, Corriedale blooms beautifully while retaining excellent elasticity. It is equally suitable for knitting, weaving, crochet, felting and countless fibre art projects.
Quick overview:
✔️ 100% New Zealand Corriedale wool
✔️ 27–30 micron fibre diameter
✔️ Staple length: approximately 11 cm (4¼")
✔️ Excellent for spinning and felting
✔️ Perfect for beginners and experienced spinners
✔️ Available in a wide range of colours
✔️ Available in 100 g and 1 kg
✔️ Ashford product
Why choose Corriedale wool?
Corriedale is often considered the ideal fibre for learning to spin. Its generous staple length, regular crimp and excellent fibre cohesion make drafting smooth and forgiving while producing consistent, well-balanced yarns.
- easy to draft
- well-defined crimp
- beautiful bloom after washing
- excellent elasticity
- extremely versatile
- ideal for beginners
Perfect for a wide range of projects
Corriedale's versatility makes it suitable for almost every fibre craft. Whether you spin, knit, weave or felt, it produces durable, comfortable textiles with excellent resilience.
- spinning wheel
- drop spindle spinning
- wet felting
- needle felting
- knitting
- crochet
- weaving
Premium New Zealand wool
Ashford Corriedale Wool Top is produced from 100% New Zealand wool sourced from non-mulesed sheep raised on the South Island. The wool is carefully selected for its brightness, staple length and bulk before being processed in Ashford's own mill. Colours are dyed using environmentally responsible dyes that comply with the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
Specifications
- Brand: Ashford
- Material: 100% Corriedale Wool
- Origin: New Zealand
- Fibre diameter: 27–30 microns
- Staple length: Approximately 11 cm (4¼")
- Available sizes: 100 g and 1 kg
Why choose Corriedale?
| Feature | Corriedale |
|---|---|
| Ease of spinning | ★★★★★ |
| Versatility | ★★★★★ |
| Elasticity | ★★★★★ |
| Felting | ★★★★★ |
| Beginner friendly | ★★★★★ |
Corriedale offers an outstanding balance of softness, resilience and ease of use. It is one of the most versatile wool fibres available and is equally suitable for garments, accessories, weaving and feltmaking.
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Our opinion
If we could recommend just one fibre to someone learning to spin, Corriedale would probably be our first choice. It drafts beautifully, forgives small inconsistencies and produces durable, well-balanced yarns suitable for almost any project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corriedale suitable for beginners?
Yes. Its long staple length, regular crimp and excellent fibre cohesion make it one of the easiest fibres to learn with.
Can Corriedale be used for felting?
Absolutely. It performs beautifully in both wet felting and needle felting projects.
How is Ashford Corriedale dyed?
Ashford colours this wool using environmentally responsible dyes that comply with the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
Which size should I choose?
The 100 g size is ideal for sampling or individual projects, while the 1 kg bump is perfect for larger projects, workshops or regular spinning.