Rovings Currently Available:

Dorset Roving, Traditional Down Texture - $22/lb + plus shipping as calculated from USPS.com

Dorset Roving, Softer Down Texture - $22/lb + plus shipping as calculated from USPS.com

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About Dorset Fiber:

Dorset wool spins very easily and is an excellent choice for beginners as well as advanced spinners. It usually classes as a medium fiber diameter wool, wears well even in socks, is a Down wool, and is generally considered one of the softest breeds in the Down classification of wool types.

"Down" refers to fleeces that are lofty, air-trapping, and very warm, with somewhat indistinct locks and minimal crimp in the raw fleece. There are many breeds of sheep with Down types of wool, most originating from the British Isles.

Traditional Dorsets, including purebred Production-style and Horned Dorsets, have Down fleeces, but Dorset Down does not have as harsh a texture as the other Down breeds. It may be a bit crisp but not harsh. It is commonly used for long-wearing socks, sweaters, and other outer garments and blankets where warmth is desired, but may be worn against the skin by most people.

Additionally, some modern Dorset sheep now have a slightly softer fleece with a slight crimp in the raw fleece along with a finer texture. Softer Dorset wool makes excellent sock and warm scarf yarn, retaining basic Down characteristics of warmth and durability but with a softer hand and slightly less loft.

Either type of fleece spins easily and take dye beautifully. We love Dorset wool especially for sock yarn. It wears well and is very warm. Dorset wool also blends very well with other wool types. It blends beautifully with a wide variety of fibers and, in particular, with mohair. Kid or Yearling Mohair blends with softer Dorset fleeces to make an outstanding blend!

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