{"product_id":"ruban-peigne-cheviot","title":"Cheviot Wool Top | Natural Wool for Spinning \u0026 Felting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tisseetfile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheviot Wool Top\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully white, lofty wool prized for its resilience, springy handle and ease of spinning. With a fibre diameter of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–35 microns\u003c\/strong\u003e and a staple length of about \u003cstrong\u003e4 inches (10 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers excellent drafting control and is one of the best fibres for beginner hand spinners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts natural crimp creates lofty, durable yarns with plenty of bounce, making it ideal for spinning, felting, blending and a wide variety of fibre crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepared as a natural white combed top, Cheviot also dyes beautifully, making it an excellent choice for custom colourwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 100% Cheviot wool\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Natural white combed top\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 30–35 micron fibre diameter\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 4\" (10 cm) staple length\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Ideal for spinning, felting and blending\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Excellent choice for beginner spinners\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 100 g package\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Cheviot wool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheviot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasy to draft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent spinning control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elofty, resilient yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edurable finished projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural white for dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideal for learning to spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for a wide range of projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheviot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espinning wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edrop spindle spinning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewet felting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eneedle felting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efibre blending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehand dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cheviot wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–35 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStaple length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4\" (10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Cheviot compare to other wool fibres?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCheviot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSoftness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e★★★☆☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eEase of spinning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eResilience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFelting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete your fibre studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/spinning-fibre\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 16px; background-color: #36c1cc; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExplore Spinning Fibres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ashford-dyes-for-protein-fibres\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 16px; background-color: #36c1cc; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShop Dyes for Animal Fibres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheviot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cheviot a good fibre for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its staple length and fibre cohesion make drafting easier than many finer wools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cheviot as soft as Merino?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is slightly firmer, but offers more bounce, durability and easier drafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I dye Cheviot wool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its natural white colour makes it an excellent fibre for hand dyeing with dyes suitable for animal fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cheviot suitable for felting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. It works well for both wet felting and needle felting projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tisse et File","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58113282343215,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/0762\/4041\/files\/ruban-peigne-cheviot-blanc-naturel.jpg?v=1782676028","url":"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/products\/cheviot-wool-top","provider":"Tisse et File","version":"1.0","type":"link"}