Top or roving?

#1

For the century when I actually do start spinning (which better be [I]this [/I]century :teehee: ), did you start with top or roving? I just watched the Knitting Daily that talks about the difference. Pretty cool. Which do you prefer to spin, or do you like them both?

#2

I’ve only taken one class so far so I don’t have an answer to your question, but could you post the site so I can watch this "knitting daily thing you are talking about?
Thanks,
Jen

#3

I saw it on PBS. I just looked on youtube, but I didn’t see it.

#4

K, I be a total noob at this whole spinning thing so could someone please explain the difference between roving and top? I do know the difference between rolags n roving (differing prep methods). But this top thing is eluding me.

#5

welp…to answer the question lady violet asked… i started with commerical combed top… i’ve since then spun from locks, batts, fluffs but haven’t yet used a true roving… i suppose batts pulled into roving would be close enough but nothing prepaired as roving

i like it all! :slight_smile:

and to fibrenut top is basically a totally combed prep…

this thread could be helpful… there are pictures!

http://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/combed-vs-carded?t=82189

and also there is an offsite link i posted there for a spin off article that i think explains very well different sorts of fiber prep

#6

Sooo, basically to put it in a nutshell, top is to roving as vaseline is to petroleum jelly.
Whereas top is the specific prep and roving is sort of a general term for prepped top or straight alligned fibres. I think I get it, sorta!!! LOL:thumbsup:

#7

I’m no expert, but from what I’ve purchased, I prefer top. It seems to be smoother, and much easier to spin.