100 % English Leicester Longwool Yarns * $5.00 per ounce
This handspun yarn is wool from the unique and rare breed of sheep the English Leicester Longwool. The wool is very lustrous and extremly durable. It is a strong wool and the yarns are often compared to mohair because of it's luster and strength. The English Leicester Longwool can be naturally colored and natural white. Uses for these wool yarns extend to outerwear, blankets and tapestry. The English Leicester Longwool sheep are listed as Critical with the American Livestock Breeds Conservatory.
Bluefaced Leicester
Natural White & Naturally Colored * $5.00 per ounce
Bluefaced Leicester is a lovely breed of sheep known for lustrous and soft longwool. These yarns are durable yet springy with memory.
Romney
Natural White & Naturally Colored * $4.00 per ounce
Romney wool offer a springy and soft yarn for creating both handknits and handwovens.
Camlid/Wool Blends & Mohair/Wool Blends
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Natural White or Naturally Colored * $5.00 per ounce
Mohair, Angora, Llama or Alpaca fiber can be blended with our wools to create naturally colored and sofening effects. The blends are 50/50 Wool to exotic fiber.