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2. Lopi (knitting) - Wikipedia

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   The machine-carded roving is produced in disc-shaped rolls. [2] The original unspun lopi was first used for knitting c.1920s. [3] More recently, lightly spun lopi yarn in different thicknesses has become available. [4] Most wool produced in Iceland is processed by Ístex, the Icelandic Textile Company. [5]

3. Roving - Wikipedia

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   Pencil roving is a type of roving that has been drawn until it is the size of a fat pencil. It can be used by spinners with minimal drafting (withdrawing fibers from a clump). Knitters also use pencil roving, similar to Lopi style yarns, or when making a thrummed item. Regular roving can also be used in thrummed knitting.

4. List of yarns for crochet and knitting - Wikipedia

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   Depending on the exact yarn weight and the gauge of the knitter or crocheter and how tight or loose the yarn is held, the gauge listed below can vary.The type of yarn can also affect the look of the item, so if it’s thicker yarn the item will look bulkier compared to yarn that is thinner.

5. Sliver (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   When sliver is drawn further and given a slight twist, it becomes roving. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Worsted textiles differ from woolen textiles in that, after carding, they are subjected to gilling, a process to make sure the sliver has a more uniform linear weight, and lubricants are added.

6. Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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   A similar process, using a slit instead of a hole, is used to make cellophane. rib knit Rib knit rib weave Rib weave rolag A rolag is a loose woolen roll of fibers that results from using handcards. roving A roving is a long rope of fibers where all of the fibers have been carded to lie parallel to each another. rug A rug is a form of carpet ...

7. Spinning (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   Spinning is a twisting technique to form yarn from fibers.The fiber intended is drawn out, twisted, and wound onto a bobbin.A few popular fibers that are spun into yarn other than cotton, which is the most popular, are viscose (the most common form of rayon), animal fibers such as wool, and synthetic polyester. [1]

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   Move over, Wordle and Connections—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans can find on ...

9. Spindle (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   The roving is prepped first by drafting it before the wool is spun into yarn. The separation between the drafting and spinning creates a softer yarn. Since it is a supported spindle, the yarn is less strained, which also makes the yarn soft.