How to Braid Top or Roving

You know when you buy fibre and it comes in a nice neat braid?  Ever wanted to know how to do this?  This quick picture tutorial will show you how I braid my fibre.  The reason I like braids is because they are nice and compact which makes it easier for me to store (or hide), ship or might even help you dye fibre in a cool way.  I will be using 4 oz of Wendsleydale wool in the colourway "Not So Sea Worthy" dyed by Amy King of Spunky Eclectic.  Just a note, if you ever want to join a fibre club, I highly recommend this one.

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Step 1: Lay out your fibre into a "N" shape

Step 2: Start at one end and just loop the tip around the other two ends

Step 3: Start braiding your three strand together (you will have to untangle the fibre as you go.  Continue until you are close to the end

Step 4: Once you reach the end, tuck in the loose end to the loop created by the other 2 strands.  Now wasn't that easy?