We sheared on January 21, 2024.

For spinners who would like to work with fresh raw wool, but not tackle a whole fleece, I have sorted out one pound of the best wool from some fleeces.

This is a one pound lot from my neighbor whose Jacob sheep we sheared on Shearing Day. The locks are on a 4” x 6” card for size reference.

Shipping included.

Read info below about the wool I offer for sale as whole fleeces. Refer to this FAQ for ideas about using your Jacob fleece.

Fleeces have been lightly skirted to remove the less desirable wool around the edges. The sheep are not coated so there may be bits of vegetable matter. Any VM is not burrs or stickers but usually alfalfa so most shakes out as the fleece is processed. Jacob sheep often have a coarser wool on the lower part of the back leg. If that wool is significantly coarser than the rest I may sort it out and use it for a project where coarser fiber doesn’t matter or is even preferred.

The tips of the fleece may appear brown. That is from sun-bleaching. The inner part of the staple is usually black unless it is from a sheep with “lilac” coloring. Go to this blog post to see photos of black and white and lilac Jacob sheep.

Processing tips are included with the fleece. Power Scour is our favorite wool scouring aid. A little goes a long way! Unicorn Fibre Rinse is also available, used at the rate of one tablespoon per pound of fiber. Fibre Rinse softens and has a nice fresh scent. Add Power Scour and/or Fiber Rinse to your fleece order here.