Rolag

A rolag prepared using handcarders.

A rolag 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.[1]

Animal fibres have traditionally been used to create rolags, but today's spinners use many different fibre materials, including manufactured and plant fibres.

Resources

• Hoke, Alexa and Terry Brandt. "Through the Wool Cards", Bittersweet Volume II, No. 4, Summer 1975.