Spoiled Sheep In the Grease Raw Wool Locks - 2 oz. Pack

This twice skirted, carefully picked, in-the-grease raw wool locks fresh from Rose Butte Ranch near Spokane WA. Some vegetation, lanolin, and natural substances may still be present as these locks have not been scoured or washed at all. Feel the lanolin-rich wool and enjoy its unique texture and pure staple length for a project that will take you straight to the farm and back to the roots of fiber art. Can be spun "in the grease" or cleaned with scouring wash to reveal its beautiful natural shade and luster. Great for adding texture to carded batts, spun into art yarns, or used in wet and dry felting projects for dimension and texture!

"Why is our flock Spoiled? We shear the flock every year at the beginning of summer, for their greatest comfort during both the hot and cold seasons of the year. They enjoy full access to pasture year-round and are fed alfalfa hay grown in our own field during the winter. Fresh spring water flows freely into their trough, ensuring a constant supply of clean water. Their barn is cooled with a misting system and fan during the heat of the summer, and in winter is warmly bedded with straw. Treats from the garden are always a big hit. Last but certainly not least, they are guarded around the clock by our loving and dedicated Livestock Guardian Dog team. It's a good life for our sheep - and we think it shows in the beauty and quality of our yarn and fibers." - Spoiled Sheep Yarn

Meet the sheep and see Spoiled Sheep Yarns here.

See the scoured/washed and carded rovings here.

See the fleeces sold by the pound here.

Fiber Details:

Content:

• Lana: Wensleydale and Blue Faced Leicester Cross
• Lottie: Wensleydale and Border Leicester Cross

Preparation: twice skirted, unwashed, unscoured, first cuts. 

Micron Count:

• Lana: 26-33
• Lottie: 33-36

Staple Length:

• Lana: 6 to 8 inches
• Lottie: 6 to 8 inches

Feltable: Yes

Care Instructions: Hand wash room temperature, air dry flat

Country of Origin: United States

Please Note:

Due to the nature of this fiber, each batch can vary in shade and texture. This fiber is minimally processed, so some vegetation and lanolin will be present.

Every digital screen is calibrated differently. Slight variations in tone and saturation will vary from screen to screen. The actual color of your item may vary slightly from what you see on your screen.

About Spoiled Sheep:

Spoiled Sheep yarn and fiber come from the Rose Butte Ranch. This small farm near Spokane, Washington is home to a sustainable "boutique" flock of natural colored sheep of many different breeds and beautiful colors. The flock size is limited to keep the pasture productive, and the sheep healthy and happy.