Roving 1 lb 8 oz (more available) SBF - wool (Scottish Blackface) for rugs, socks, slippers

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I have plenty in stock, so if you need more, just convo me for a no obligation quote. I only posted this seemingly odd quantity, because it happens to be a nice price break amount regarding shipping.

Enjoy spinning this wonderful fiber without all the work of washing and carding. It was prepared by a commercial woolen mill and spins like a dream.

The roving is virtually VM free!

The staple length varies from 6 - 10 inches.

Scottish Blackface wool has long, thick, strong fiber best suited for rugs, slippers or anywhere durability is required.

Want to see where this wool comes from?
Go to: www.nordinfarms.com/gallery.htm to see our farm.

It is perfect for rug work because of its long staple and low-crimp fiber. Whether you are weaving, locker hooking, or felting this is some of the finest carpet fiber you will find.

Don't have a loom?

You can knit, crochet or felt yourself a rug.

Because of wool's natural fire resistant properties, you can even use Scottish Blackface wool to make yourself a cosy hearth rug.

"...suitable [rug] fibers should be coarse... straight or wavy, rather than with much crimp... and long, at least 3"-4" staple length. The more revolutions an individual fiber makes, the more securely it will remain in the yarn and resist wear." (Linda C. Ligon, et.al. "A Rug Weavers Source Book" Introduction by Martha Stanley; Interweave Press, Inc.)

Among it's many uses, this fiber can be spun into strong warp or drafted off the carder and used as a lofty weft. It makes strong straps for felted purses; durable slippers and socks (even if you just use it for the heel and toe).

In socks and mittens, I have combined one or more plies of Scottish Blackface fiber with plies of Merino to combine both softness and strength.

"If there's any longwool in the warp threads of the weave, the stuff lasts and lasts for years, even under farm conditions!" (Nathan Griffith; "Sheep! Magazine" March/April, 2004 "Farm Duds: Let's Wear More Wool")

Wool is an insulator keeping our sheep cool in summer and warm in winter. When I'm shearing in the sun, I'm always amazed at how hot the outside of a black fleece can get, but next to the skin where my hands run the shears it's cool to the touch. In winter, when given the option, our sheep prefer to be outside even when temperatures drop to -25F (-35C). If it works for them, it'll work for you.

Exact shipping will be charged (from Alberta, Canada).
Estimates:
Canada $8.90 - $11.20 (air-only destinations will be more)
USA $10.50
Shipping discount available when shipped with another item. Overpayments will be refunded, or for a revised invoice simply convo me for a quote.

Questions? Just convo me.

Added on Dec 16, 2009

Shipping

ship to:	cost:	with another item:
Canada	$11.20 USD	$5.00 USD
United States	$10.50 USD	$5.00 USD

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