Rolag
Roll of fibre generally used to spin woollen yarn
A rolag (Scottish Gaelic: roileag) is a roll of fibre generally used to spin woollen yarn. A rolag is created by first carding the fibre, using handcards, and then by gently rolling the fibre off the cards. If properly prepared, a rolag will be uniform in width, distributing the fibres evenly. The word derives from the Scottish Gaelic word for a small roll.[1]
Animal fibres have traditionally been used to create rolags, but today's spinners use many different fibre materials, including manufactured and plant fibres.
References
- ^ Hoke, Alexa; Brandt, Terry (Summer 1975). "Through the Wool Cards". Bittersweet. II (4).
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