Bluefaced Leicester Cross Fleeces

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.

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 1/4 – 5 3/4″ staple. Wide, well defined crimp. Some luster. Creamy white – has some yellowing that should scour out. BFL type locks. A few pieces of larger VM 5lb 5oz $58

Jazz (BFL x Dorset x Clun Forest x Romney) ⭐ Sold ⭐

3 1/2 – 4 ” staple. Even, well defined crimp. Soft and fluffy. Quite clean of VM. Bit of luster. Some variability – courser and blockier on the sides. 3lb 3oz $35

Lamb Fleeces

These fleeces are all from lambs whose sire was Raven – a black 50% BFL, 50% Romney ram. The mothers of these girls were mostly Clun Forest x ewes – more details given where possible. Raven had a fleece with drape and luster – it felt fairly soft although the micron count was over 30. He has passed these traits on to a lot of his daughters – an almost silky feel to the wool.

Misha (Romney x BFL x BFL x Romney)

4 – 5 ” staple. Mostly tight, fairly well defined crimp. A bit of luster. Some variability in areas. some grease, a bit of VM and a few 2nd cuts. 2lb 8oz $35

Manta (Romney x BFL x Clun Forest) ⭐ Sold ⭐

3 1/2 – 4″ staple. Medium crimp, some well defined. Very bright with a bit of luster. Soft. Even within lock. 2lb 9oz $40

Mozza (Romney x BFL x BFL x CF)

4 – 4 3/4 ” staple. Mostly tight, fairly well defined crimp. Fairly even fleece. Bright and fairly soft. A few 2nd cuts. 2lb 15oz $50

Melon (Romney x BFL x CF x Romney) ⭐ Sold ⭐

4 1/2 – 5 ” staple. Medium, fairly well defined crimp. Fairly even. Bright and lusterous. A bit of VM and a bit of dandruff and grease. 3lb 5oz $35

Manna (Romney x BFL x CF x Dorset)

3 – 3 1/2 ” staple. Tight, most well defined crimp. Some wider crimp at rear. Bright and fairly soft. This one tends a little bit more towards the down- style. 3lb 6oz $40