A medium breed wool, both comfortable and able to stand up to some abuse. Dense locks and blocky staples, and a well developed crimp give it a springy quality. Can be spun from the lock or carded. Pleasant to spin with lots of air and bounce to the yarn. Also blends well with less elastic fibres, adding resilience and loft. Takes dye well. Can be used for everything from mittens or shawls to industrial felts. – Paraphrased from The Field Guide to Fleece by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius
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.
These fleeces are from purebred Clun Forest ewes and lambs. Jump to lamb fleeces
Duck ⭐ Sold ⭐
4 – 4 1/4″ staple. Wide, fairly even and well defined crimp. Creamy white. Lofty. Course, but consistent fleece. 3lb 14oz $45
Hayton
4″ staple. Wide, not well defined crimp. Lofty, soft and airy. Bright white. Some tips have a slight weakness. 3lb 0oz $30
Jesse ⭐ Sold ⭐
2 3/4 – 3 1/4″ staple. Mostly not well defined crimp. Bright. Blocky with some loft. 3lb 5oz $35
Jean
2 1/2 – 3 1/4″ staple. Fairly tight, not really well defined crimp. Lofty. On the softer end for a Clun. A few 2nd cuts. 4lb 1oz $45
Jordyn
3 1/4 – 4 1/4″ staple. Wide, not well defined crimp. Lofty and even. Some VM (<5%) and some seeds on rear end. 3lb 5oz $35
Katia
3 1/2 – 4″ staple. Wide/open, fairly well defined crimp. Creamy white with a bit of luster. Fairly well defined locks. Lofty and blocky. Courser. 3lb 11oz $45
Ketta
3″ staple. Tight, some well defined crimp. Blocky, lofty and bright. Typical of the breed traits. Some shorter pieces along the edges. 3lb 0oz $40
London ⭐ Sold ⭐
2 1/2 – 2 3/4″ staple. Tight, well defined, even crimp. Blocky and bright. Nice, even fleece. 2lb 15oz $35
Lily
3″ staple. Medium, not well defined crimp. Blocky, lofty and very bright. Clean. Tiny bit of tenderness. 3lb 7oz $30
LAMB FLEECES
Maud ⭐ Sold ⭐
3 1/2 – 4″ staple. Even, fairly tight, moderately well defined crimp. Creamy with a bit of luster. A few 2nd cuts. A nice fleece. 3lb 8oz $50
Merry
2 1/2 – 3 1/4″ staple. Fairly tight, decently well defined and even crimp. Creamy white with a bit of luster. Fairly soft and lofty. Has a slight crackle but doesn’t break. A few 2nd cuts. 2lb 4oz $30
Milli
3 ” staple. Crimp varies – some tight and well defined, some looser. Lofty. Greasy for a Clun. A bit of VM and some dandruff. 1lb 14oz $20
Mingle
2 – 2 1/2″ staple. Fairly loose crimp. Even through lock and fleece. Quite bright white, lofty and blocky. Quite clean of VM. Some areas are a bit shorter. Tiny bit of crackle but doesn’t break. 1lb 15oz $30
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