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The Multipurpose Wool for Crafters: Corriedale Wool (The Triple Threat) Corriedale wool is the result of cross-breeding Merino and Lincoln sheep, making it a popular choice 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. Renewable and safe for the environment, this wool naturally decomposes in soil over time, releasing valuable nutrients back into the earth, acting like a natural fertilizer.

Fiber Length and Fineness Corriedale wool fibers are classified as long staple length (between 3 – 5 inches), making it a great wool for advanced and beginner spinners. The Corriedale fibers are medium grade fineness (27 – 33 microns) but still very soft to the touch relative to other breeds of sheep.

Natural Crimp and Wool Processing Corriedale has a very defined crimp, which is great for spinning into yarn. It is more difficult to spin fine, but it makes a perfectly bouncy DK or heavier weight yarn. This Corriedale wool has been 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.

Needle Felting and Wet Felting Corriedale 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.

Spinning and Arm or Hand Knitting Favored 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.

Arm knitting is an easy and popular approach for beginners. For this technique, needles are not necessary! 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.

In conclusion, Corriedale Wool (The Triple Threat) is a versatile and multipurpose wool that caters to the needs of fiber artists and crafters of all levels. Its unique properties, such as long staple length, medium fineness, and natural crimp, make it an excellent choice for a wide range of projects, from spinning and felting to arm knitting and weaving.

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