How much fibre should I buy?
I often get asked how much fibre would be required for a particular spinning or felting project so I have prepared a short guide which may help you...
For spinning...
100g of fibre will spin 100g of yarn. The yardage however will depend on how finely you spin. The weight chart below will also depend on the size and tension of the finished garment. Always buy enough fibre to finish your project so that it comes from the same batch. This way you are more likely to avoid shade variations that are to be expected with a natural product like wool.
...as a guide
- 100g - pair of mittens, pair of socks, a hat
- 300g - cushion cover, shawl, long scarf
- 600g - baby blanket, cardigan, ladies sweater
For needle felting...
100 grams of fibre will compress down to a grapefruit sized solid 3D shape (approx) but this depends on the density of the wool.
Needle felters and wet felters often only require small amounts of wool top and a very convenient way is to buy it in mixed bags and selection packs
Always buy enough fibre to finish your project so that it comes from the same batch. This way you are more likely to avoid shade variations that are to be expected with a natural product like wool, or with dyed wools.
Hope this helps!
