Jacob Sport

Jacob Sport

Flora Adora Fibers

$32.00

Only 5 left!

300 yd/skein

Silky, Springy, Soft 2 ply Non Superwash wool

Slightly heathered silvery tan with hint of a sheen

Rare Jacobs are a beautiful old sheep breed, distinguished by their multicolored coats and picturesque horns. They are included in The Livestock Conservancy's list of North American threatened sheep breeds. Visit here to learn more about the Jacob breed. 

The wool for this yarn came from Hillside Farm in Michigan and was purchased at the Michigan Fiber Festival,  specifically for its softness and coloration.  Flora Adora Fibers sorted and washed the fleeces before they were sent for processing at Round Barn Fiber Mill in Illinois. You may find the odd bit of vegetation left in this yarn. 

 Wash by hand in cool water and avoid exposure to strong, direct, prolonged light. Air drying on a flat surface to prevent stretching and sagging. A neutral wool wash is recommended, such as Eucalan or Orvus. 

 Sweater shown is Polina Pullover by Teti Lutska. 

Main Color Romeldale/CVM Sport, Contrast Jacob Sport

sheep photos courtesy Hillside Jacobs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do your yarns come from?

At present, yarns come from the US, Britain and Canada. Bit by bit, I'm adding yarns made from small US farm wools. Some yarns are here for the long haul, others are limited editions.

Are natural dyes color fast and fade resistant?

There is an almost infinite number of natural dye sources but many are not light or wash fast. Flora Adora Fibers uses natural dyes that are known to have excellent to good light and wash fastness. Food grade mordants are used to bind dyes and permanently fix them to the fibers.

Both commercial and natural dyes will fade with extended exposure to strong light.

Washing yarns and finished projects in cool water with a pH neutral soap will further help maintain colors.

Where do you ship to?
Sharon Miller, owner of Flora Adora Fibers, in a field cutting yellow goldenrod flowers for natural dyeing.

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Flora Adora Fibers naturally dyed yarns are created using home grown, sustainably foraged & traditional natural dyes, resulting in colors that make your eyes, and heart, sing with delight.

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