3 oz balls of Black Shetland Roving
Astrid is a fine fleeced Shetland from Kettle Farms and Fiber. We traded our ram lamb Gawain for her. She is shy and wary of us but is a great mother. Astrid has super crimpy, fine, black fleece. It spins up with a lot of bounce and resilience. This year she had beautiful twin ewe lamb with the same amazing fleece. This year she gave me a beautiful set of twins with that same fine fleece. The ram might be a keeper!
We shear after lambing and before the weather gets too warm. The fleeces are skirted then sent to Illinois Wool and Fiber Mill for a gentle scouring and then carding into this fluffy roving. It is ready for spinning, felting or other crafting projects. This wool takes dyes wonderfully. You will notice bits of hay occasionally in our roving. Our sheep live outside, and we do not put coats on them. We process minimally to keep the most natural feel to the wool. It comes out easily when spinning, we hope it will remind you of the beautiful pastures and forages they enjoy.
3 oz balls of Black Shetland Roving
Astrid is a fine fleeced Shetland from Kettle Farms and Fiber. We traded our ram lamb Gawain for her. She is shy and wary of us but is a great mother. Astrid has super crimpy, fine, black fleece. It spins up with a lot of bounce and resilience. This year she had beautiful twin ewe lamb with the same amazing fleece. This year she gave me a beautiful set of twins with that same fine fleece. The ram might be a keeper!
We shear after lambing and before the weather gets too warm. The fleeces are skirted then sent to Illinois Wool and Fiber Mill for a gentle scouring and then carding into this fluffy roving. It is ready for spinning, felting or other crafting projects. This wool takes dyes wonderfully. You will notice bits of hay occasionally in our roving. Our sheep live outside, and we do not put coats on them. We process minimally to keep the most natural feel to the wool. It comes out easily when spinning, we hope it will remind you of the beautiful pastures and forages they enjoy.
