Hand Carders

Hand carders are used after the wool combing stage. to brush and prepare wool and other fibers before spinning or felting. They help open up locks, remove debris, blend colors, and align fibers into fluffy rolags—perfect for woolen-style spinning. Whether you're processing fleece straight from the sheep or blending fibers for a custom colorway, a good pair of hand carders is a must-have for any fiber artist. Explore our selection of fine, medium, and coarse carders to match your fiber type and project.

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How to choose the correct Hand Carder for processing wool

Fine (90+ TPI)

• Best for: Spinning fine yarns, smooth fiber prep

• Fiber types: Merino, alpaca, silk blends

• Experience level: Intermediate–Advanced

Medium (72 TPI)

• Best for: All-purpose carding

• Fiber types: Corriedale, BFL, most wool types

• Experience level: Beginner–Advanced

Coarse (46–60 TPI)

• Best for: Opening locks, basic fleece prep

• Fiber types: Longwool, coarse fleece, mohair

• Experience level: Beginner

Mini Carders

• Best for: Small batches, travel, learning

• Fiber types: Any (light use)

• Experience level: Beginner

Curved Back Carders

• Best for: Easier rolag rolling

• Fiber types: Wool for woolen spinning

• Experience level: All levels

Flat Back Carders

• Best for: Better control when blending fibers

• Fiber types: Multi-fiber blending projects

• Experience level: Intermediate