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About CVM/Romeldale Fleeces

Fleece and Fiber Characteristics




Breeding for the CVM/Romeldale has emphasized spinability of the fiber, with a focus on handspinners. The fiber comes in white, gray, black and brown, often with multiple shades grown by a single animal, These sheep grow fine, soft wool in large quantities. For years the entire clip of the original Romeldale flock was sold to Pendleton Mills.

The color patters of the CVM vary widely. CVM locks have blunt or slightly tapered tips. The crimp is well-developed, giving the wool a full, slightly crisp hand. The wool has very little luster and blocky staples. The pronounced crimp makes it ideal for making warm, soft, lightweight knitted and woven fabrics. Handspinners find that the wealth of shades in each fleece opens up many possibilities for the creative use of natural colors.


Fleece

Fleece Weight: 6-12 pounds

Fiber Diameter: 60-64

Staple Length: 3-6 inches

Found In: United States

CVM/Romeldale Fleeces For Sale

Reserve for the 2008 shearing by contacting us.

All of our sheep are coated year round to protect the fleeces from sun damage and weather.

Roving and Yarn




Roving and yarn can be purchased through our online store. Dyed yarns made by request, contact us to discuss further.
Yarn
Our yarns come in bulky,
worsted and fingering weight,
either dyed or natural colors.







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