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Humbug Merino Wool Top
SKU: H7-04
$10.49 USD
A minimally blended top that showcases the beauty of two contrasting shades of natural 23-micron merino wool top. This white and grey blend produces a unique barber pole effect in a finished yarn that is reminiscent of candy swirls. This fiber is suitable for dyeing, hand spinning, felting, knitting, crocheting, and weaving. The next-to-skin soft wool has excellent tensile strength and wonderful moisture-wicking and temperature regulating properties desired to make garments that last.
Fiber Details:
Fiber content: 100% merino wool top
Micron count: 23
Staple length: 3" - 4"
Type: Commercial Top
Texture: Dense and smooth
Care: Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Feltable: Yes
Please note: we've done our best to accurately represent the color of this fiber but the tone and saturation can vary between batches and especially from screen to screen.
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This fiber was featured in our January 2022 Fiber of the Month Club Package.
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