# Best Wool Roving for Spinning: Merino, BFL and Corriedale Top Source: https://woolsculpt.com/best/best-wool-roving-for-spinning Publisher: Wool Sculpt. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://woolsculpt.com/how-we-pick Most fiber sold as roving for spinning is actually combed top: the fibers are lined up parallel, which drafts smoothly into a worsted style yarn. For a first spindle or wheel, a medium wool with a longer staple is easier than superfine merino, which is slippery and drafts fast. Blue Faced Leicester (BFL, around 24 to 28 microns, long and lustrous) and Corriedale (around 25 to 30 microns, with good crimp) are the classic learner fibers. Merino at 19 to 23 microns spins the softest next-to-skin yarn once your hands have the rhythm. Check the stated micron, the weight in the bag (4 oz makes a small skein, 8 oz or more is a project) and whether it is pre-drafted. This guide compares seven spinning fibers by breed, micron, weight and preparation. ## Picks ### 1. Revolution Fibers Dyed Corriedale Wool | 8 Ounces of Premium Combed Wool Top | 26 Micron, 100% Pure Corriedale Wool Roving, Ethically Sourced (Cornflower Blue) Revolution Fibers dyed Corriedale combed top, 8 oz, 26 micron, about 1 in wide with an 80 to 120 mm staple, ethically sourced and Oeko-Tex dyed. What the listing offers: - Corriedale's crimp and medium micron make it one of the easiest wools to learn spinning on. - 8 oz is enough for a real project, such as a hat or a pair of mitts. - Listing gives micron, width and staple length, which helps you plan the yarn. Limits to know: - 26 micron is a little coarser than merino for scarves against sensitive skin. - Single solid color per bag, so heathered or gradient yarn needs a second fiber. ### 2. Wool Roving BFL Spinning Fiber, Combed Top, 4oz Sprout Living Dreams Yarn BFL combed top, 4 oz (113 g) in solid Sprout, 26 micron with a 3 to 4 inch staple, sold for spinning and felting. What the listing offers: - BFL's long staple and luster make it forgiving for a first spindle or wheel project. - 4 oz of a single solid color is enough for a small skein or a matching set of samples. - The listing states it is soft enough for next-to-skin wear despite the 26 micron count. Limits to know: - Solid color only, so you will not learn how variegated fiber stripes or blends in yarn. - 4 oz is not enough for a sweater or larger garment. ### 3. Hand Dyed BFL Wool Roving for Spinning, Felting, Weaving. 5 oz, Greenery Living Dreams Yarn 5 oz gradient pack of hand dyed BFL roving in five shades of 1 oz each (Greenery), pre-drafted to thumb thickness for beginning spinners. What the listing offers: - Pre-drafted to thumb thickness, so beginners can focus on twist rather than pulling fiber thin. - Five graded shades let you spin a gradient yarn or practice plying different colors. - BFL is often described as easier to spin than merino, a good match for learners. Limits to know: - 1 oz per shade is a small amount, so each color section of the yarn will be short. - Higher price per ounce than undyed or solid bulk fiber. ### 4. Top Notch Superfine Merino Fiber, Nomad Living Dreams Yarn Top Notch 4 oz of 100% superfine merino, 19 micron, in the blended Nomad colorway, for wheel or drop spindle as well as felting. What the listing offers: - 19 micron superfine merino spins very soft yarn for cowls, hats and other next-to-skin pieces. - Blended colors give a heathered look without having to card or blend yourself. - Also lists needle, wet and nuno felting, so leftovers are not wasted. Limits to know: - Superfine merino drafts fast and slippery, harder for a first-time spinner than BFL or Corriedale. - 4 oz bag is a small skein's worth, so larger projects need several. ### 5. Merino & Sari Silk, Exotic Fiber Blend for Spinning & Felting, Nirvana Living Dreams Yarn Nirvana blend, 4 oz of 70% merino and 30% recycled sari silk combed top, for spinning textured art yarn and felting. What the listing offers: - Sari silk flecks add color and texture to the yarn without extra blending steps. - Merino base keeps the yarn soft while silk adds shine. - Recycled sari silk is a distinctive look for accent yarn and weaving. Limits to know: - Sari silk is uneven and makes a textured, slubby yarn, not a smooth one. - Limited edition colors vary between batches, so buy all you need at once. ### 6. Revolution Fibers Zen Blend Collection | Luxurious Blends of Merino, Silk, Bamboo & Viscose | Base Crafting Fiber Blends for Spinning, Felting, Weaving & Tapestry (Orange Crush) Revolution Fibers Zen Blend collection of six fiber blends of merino, silk, bamboo and viscose, sold for spinning, felting and weaving. What the listing offers: - Six different blends in one pack let you try how silk, bamboo and viscose change the drafting feel. - Bright blended colors make showy art yarn or accent skeins. - Good sampler for an intermediate spinner exploring fibers beyond wool. Limits to know: - Total weight per blend is not stated in the bullets, so check the variant. - Bamboo and viscose are slippery, so this is not the easiest first spinning fiber. ### 7. Kondoos Natural Wool roving, 8 OZ. Best for Needle Felting, handcrafts and Spinning. Natural Colours, un-Dyed. (Brown Zebra(Ecru/Mocha), 8 oz) Kondoos natural undyed wool roving, 8 oz, in Brown Zebra (ecru and mocha), sold for spinning, needle felting and handcrafts. What the listing offers: - Natural undyed shades are ready to spin as is or to dye later. - 8 oz at a low price per ounce makes it good practice fiber for a beginner. - Two natural tones let you practice marled yarns by spinning or plying them together. Limits to know: - The listing gives no breed, micron or staple length, so softness is hard to judge. - Lesser known brand with few listed details on preparation. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.