Raw, pure white (unbleached) Suffolk wool from a local ranch. For custom spinning. Fleeces have been scoured (washed) to remove most of the dirt and some of the lanolin. Some lanolin has been retained since most hand spinners prefer some "grease" for easier spinning and finer yarns.
Suffolk is considered a "medium grade" wool with a moderate staple (fiber length) and fiber width. It is most often used for rugs, outer wear, and semi-worsted/woolens for knitting.
You can generally buy the fiber as-is or have it dyed/spun to suit. Dying can be done with commercial fast-wash acid dyes ("Commercial Dye") or with natural/plant dyes ("Natural Dye"). Natural dyes are subject to availability and the colors will vary from batch to batch. "Our Choice" under natural dyes means we select the best of what we have currently available to get close to your color preference (and will discuss the options with you). True blues and reds are difficult to obtain (and may be expensive). Most plant-greens have some yellow. Color/light fastness will be better with commercial dyes, but plant dyes are rustic, traditional, and sustainable alternatives.
Please specify the weight of yarn you need for your project (e.g. sock, sport, worsted). If you need help figuring out a knitting gauge, approximate amounts for particular projects, please ask.
Minimum of four ounces. We have a number of fleeces from this ranch which have not been washed. As they are processed, they will be added to stock, but if you wish to order a large amount (more than shows in stock), we can arrange it.
Be aware that colors may not exactly match what you see on your monitor.
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