Cotswolds are known for their heavy, lustrous, wavy locks. The curls can offer texture or can be smoothed over, as the long fibres need little twist to be held together. Cotswold is a good choice for a novelty yarn, can be spun from locks, picked, flicked or combed and spun. Takes dyes well and the luster enhances the results. Cotswold wool can be used in lock form; for weaving rugs; for hard wearing items such as outer garments; or can be spun fine to make a lace. Cotswold is also a willing felter. – Paraphrased from The Field Guide to Fleece by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius.
Bella SOLD
7″ staple. Very wide, well defined crimp. Defined locks. Lustrous. A bit of large pieces of VM. Some dirt. Heavy with grease (typical of Cotswold). 8lb $70
Cat SOLD
6 – 7″ staple. Very wide crimp. Lustrous. A bit of VM and dirt, lots of grease. Some cotting. 5lb 13oz $40
Mary SOLD
6-7 ” staple. Very wide crimp. Lustrous. Less grease and more loft than previous 2. A few large pieces of VM on back. 7lb 1oz $55
COTSWOLD CROSS LAMB FLEECES
Ella (50% Cotswold x 25% BFL x 25% Lincoln)
3 1/2″ staple. Wide, well defined crimp. Lustrous. Neat fleece. Very clean of VM. 2nd shearing, 6 month growth. 3lb 1oz $40
Kary (50% Cotswold x 25% BFL x 25% Lincoln) SOLD
3 1/2 – 4 1/2″ staple. Wide, even crimp. Silvery to dark grey. Well defined locks. Fairly clean of VM, some grease. 2nd shearing, 6 month growth. 1lb 9oz $30
Loch Lomond Livestock Ltd. 