{"product_id":"constellation-range-roving-8-ounces-tonal-blend-of-70-dyed-merino-and-30-fine-tussah-silk-21-micron","title":"Constellation Range Roving (8 Ounces) | Tonal Blend of 70% Dyed Merino and 30% Fine Tussah Silk, 21 Micron","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft merino. Silk shimmer. Tonal color that looks alive when you spin it. Constellation Range is a premium, dyed combed top made for spinners and felters who want a smooth drafting experience and a finished yarn (or felt) with depth and glow—not flat color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 8 oz bundle is a tonal blend of 70% dyed Merino wool and 30% Tussah silk with a fine, next-to-skin micron range (20–23 microns, avg. ~21). The result is fiber that drafts cleanly, spins into beautifully defined yarn, and brings a subtle sheen to every stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- What it does well --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this blend is a favorite for “fancy-but-usable” yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy drafting, even for newer spinners: Combed top means the fibers are aligned, so your hands can find a steady rhythm faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonal depth (not harsh striping): These colorways are designed to create movement and dimension as you spin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk adds strength + shine: The Tussah silk brings a natural luster and helps support yarn that’s meant to be worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, ready-to-use prep: Delivered combed and cleaned—prepped, dyed, and ready to work with, with no harsh animal smell and minimal vegetable matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- What's in it --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’re working with (and why it matters)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70% Merino wool (20–23 microns): Soft, springy, and easy to draft—great for yarn you’ll actually want against the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% fine Tussah silk: Adds sheen and drape, and gives your finished fabric a subtle “light-catching” look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaple length: 3–4 inches — a comfortable drafting length for many spinners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop width: ~1 inch — easy to split into smaller strips for finer yarn or spin as-is for thicker singles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses (spinning + felting + beyond)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand spinning: Smooth to draft on a wheel or drop spindle. Spin it worsted-style for crisp definition, or spin from the fold for a softer, airier yarn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle felting: Merino felts readily, making it great for detailed work. The silk contributes visual texture as you build up layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet felting: Merino bonds quickly; silk tends to migrate toward the surface during fulling, creating a beautiful sheen and surface interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeaving + mixed media: Spin it into weft\/warp yarn, use it for thrums, accents, or textured details in fiber art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- How much you get --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much fiber is in an 8 oz bump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fiber is sold by weight. As a reference, an 8 oz bump is approximately ~30 ft of continuous top (length will vary slightly by colorway and compression).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specs table --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 38%;\"\u003eFiber content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e70% Merino wool \/ 30% fine Tussah silk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePut-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e8 oz (sold by weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMicron count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e20–23 microns (avg. ~21)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStaple length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e3–4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTop\/roving width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e~1 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLength (reference)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e~30 ft per 8 oz (approx.; sold by weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFeltable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes (needle \u0026amp; wet felting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDye treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCommercially acid-dyed; conforms to Oeko-Tex 100 Quality System EN71\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCombed \u0026amp; cleaned; delivered prepped, dyed, and ready to work with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Care --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions (for finished yarn, fabric, or felt)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash or dry clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in cool water using mild soap; rinse in cool water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not twist or wring; press in a towel to remove excess water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay flat to dry to avoid stretching (do not hang); store folded in a dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQs --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs this roving or combed top?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThis fiber is delivered as a \u003cstrong\u003ecombed, aligned top\u003c\/strong\u003e (often called roving). The parallel alignment makes drafting smoother and is especially helpful if you like more defined yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs it beginner-friendly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eYes. The Merino base drafts smoothly, and the staple length is comfortable to learn on. If you’re brand new, start by pre-drafting a small section and use park-and-draft on a spindle or a slower wheel speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWill the silk make it harder to spin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eSilk is smoother than wool, so it can feel a little “slippery” at first. The Merino keeps the blend friendly. Draft smaller amounts and add twist a bit sooner if you notice it drifting apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I needle felt or wet felt this blend?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eYes. Merino felts readily, making it great for both needle and wet felting. In wet felting, the silk often shows up as surface shine and texture rather than fully felting down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much should I buy for a project?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eIt depends on what you’re making and the yarn weight you plan to spin. 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