Lustrous, silky longwool that is fairly predictable. Generally uniform fleece with a springy appearance. Locks can be slippery to prepare. Takes dye clearly. Versatile – fine enough to be comfortable next to skin, yet is durable. Blends well with other fibres. Uses include sweaters, socks, mittens, and woven fabrics for clothing and household use. Paraphrased from The Field Guide to Fleece by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius.
Most of the fleeces offered are from sheep which are 50% BFL, unless otherwise specified. The other 50% is mostly Clun Forest and/or Dorset (where listed they are 50/50). A few fleeces are from ewes which are BFL crossed with North Country Cheviot or Romney.
Coloured BFL cross fleeces can be found here
Fleeces are described to the best of my ability. If you have any questions about a fleece or aren’t sure where to start, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Huit (BFL x Romney) ⭐ Sold ⭐
5-6″ staple. Wide, well defined crimp. Some loft. Feels course and crusty (priced accordingly). Bit of VM 5lb 1oz $35
Gladys ⭐ Sold ⭐
3 1/2-4″ staple. Well defined, even crimp. Fairly soft. Some grease. Some VM (3%) mostly on back. 3lb 14oz $40
Glouse (2023) ⭐ Sold ⭐
4-5″ staple. Mostly wide, well defined crimp, some areas of tighter crimp. Some weak tips on shoulders. Fairly soft. Some loftiness. Bit of grease and bit of VM. 3lb 9oz $30
Jazz (BFL x Dorset x Clun Forest x Romney) ⭐ Sold ⭐
4 – 4 1/2 ” staple. Even, well defined crimp. Some loftiness. Moderately soft. Some grease. Quite clean of VM. 3lb 7oz $35
Gansey (Romney x BFL x NCC) ⭐ Sold ⭐
4 – 4 1/2 ” staple (some on back sits tighter but stretches to 4″). Even, tight crimp. Bright. Courser at rear than at shoulder. 5lb 3oz $50
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