Romeldale/CVM Sport

Romeldale/CVM Sport

Flora Adora Fibers

$32.00

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300 yd/skein-slightly thick and thin

 Soft, Bouncy, Springy 2 ply Non Superwash wool

Slightly heathered gray-brown

Romeldale Sheep is an American fine-wool breed, and the California Variegated Mutant (CVM) is its multi-colored derivative. Both the CVM and the Romeldale are unique to the US andendangered. Learn more about these rare sheep breeds here

The wool for this yarn came from Mystic Rose Reds farm in Oregon and Oak Creek Farm in Iowa. Flora Adora Fibers sorted the fleeces and did some of the washing before sending 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

brown sheep photo courtesy Mystic Rose Red Farm; white sheep photo courtesy Oak Creek Farm

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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