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Rated 4.9 out of 5 — 8 verified reviews
This particular cotton sliver for spinning is grown in California and specially processed to make it easier to spin. This special process was developed by Joan Ruane so that handspinners could more readily enjoy spinning cotton.
Thought to originate some 5000 years ago in the Americas, naturally colored cotton occurs in red, green and several shades of brown. Due to the specialized harvest techniques required, naturally colored cotton is relatively rare and more expensive than more common white cotton.
Caffeic acid gives naturally green cotton its characteristic color.
Natural green cotton can be darkened to a forest green as follows:
Cotton sliver has a definite direction that makes spinning easier. If you are having trouble spinning a smooth strand, try the other end.
Overall rating: 4.875 / 5 from 8 reviews.
Review topics: ["colors","fiber","cotton","spin"].
"This is my first time spinning cotton and I heard that this type was easy to spin. There definitely is a learning curve but I am progressing and it isn't as difficult as I thought. . The fiber is very soft with a slight green tint. My yarn is going to be beautiful. I am pleased."
"I am very please with the quality of the products and excellent customer service I have received from The Woolery. I have enjoyed spinning the cotton sliver and will order from The Woolery again."
"Absolutely lovely to spin on my talking!"
"Spins beautifully. Wonderful preparation. I’m having trouble getting more than a dull olive, but I haven’t tried boiling it in washing soda yet. Warm water and washing soda did give me a pretty dramatic change as the original fiber was a cream color."
"Paler green than what it shows on the website, but really beautiful and soft. This was the first cotton I have ever spun, and after realising I needed a spindle specifically for cotton, it was quite easy to spin. Photos of cotton spun with flax into 3 ply, and the baby hat I crocheted from it."
"I love working with this cotton, perfect for my needs-the green color is subtle and lovely."
"Love it. Spinning cotton is easy on my hands, and this one almost spins itself."
"Spins beautifully"
