A rolag is a roll of fiber generally used to spin woolen yarn. A rolag is created by first carding the fiber, using handcards, and then by gently rolling the fiber off of the cards. If properly prepared, a rolag will be uniform in width, distributing the fibers evenly.[1]
Animal fibers have traditionally been used to create rolags, but today's spinners use many different fiber materials, including manufactured and plant fibers.
Resources
- Hoke, Alexa and Terry Brandt. "Through the Wool Cards", Bittersweet Volume II, No. 4, Summer 1975.
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