We love Romney wool here at the mill! A sheep farm in a neighboring county supplies us with beautiful Romney fleeces.
Romney is a longwool breed, with a 29-36-micron count, with an average staple length of 4-8 inches.
This type of wool is known for its unique combination of strength and softness, making it particularly suitable for a variety of applications, including clothing, blankets, and other textile products.
Romney wool is known for its durability and resilience, making it a fantastic choice for textiles that stands the test of time. The natural luster of Romney wool gives it a beautiful shine, adding to the overall charm of the finished pieces.
Even when working with natural colored wool, you will never get bored. Romney comes in a multitude of shades ranging from white to almost black. But, if you love more vibrant colors, Romney takes up natural and acid dyes, beautifully.
Romney is a favorite among handspinners, it was the first wool that I was able to spin with confidence. Even though my spinning skills have improved, I still grab the Romney roving when I want a quick, fun spin.
It is also a favorite wool to work with in the mill. We have been making Romney roving for many years. Last year we added spinning wool to our processing, and Romney was one of the first wools we took from raw wool to yarn. A project I particularly enjoyed was creating a 3-ply bulky yarn. We had some fleeces that were slightly coarser, and the 3-ply bulky was ideal for these specific fleeces. I have always wanted to try needle punch, and this yarn was made for those types of projects in mind.
So, if you have never worked with Romney, give it a try, I don't think you will be disappointed!
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