This Shetland BFL Cross Roving is our first venture into what we call our "wool share" program. We know that the last thing shepherds need is another bill. The sheep have that covered. Our Wool Share program splits a clip between us and the producer based on processing costs and fleece values. We get access to an amazing array of Pacific Northwest grown wool and the shepherds get processed fiber ready to dye, spin, or sell, based on their needs, all with no mill bill. This program relies on the mill being able to bring this fiber to market so we can continue to support the shepherds that keep us all in what we love - wool. 

This Shetland BFL is a delight to handle and spin. This lot was mostly grays and white, allowing us to blend them and create fiber with a lovely hand in a soft natural heathered gray. The fiber is silky from the BFL lineage with a decent staple length while having more spring than you would expect, thanks to the Shetland. When sample spinning we preferred to use a short forward or backward draw. It bloomed beautifully as a two ply and has a lovely drape.

Details: 

• 100% Shetland Blue Face Leicester Cross Wool
• Grown in Yacolt, Washington
• Milled & Dyed at Wool for the People in Portland, Oregon
• Staple Length: 3 - 5"
• 4 ounce braid