{"product_id":"stricken-scandinavian-mountain-wool-1-lb-16-oz","title":"Stricken Scandinavian Mountain Wool (1 lb \/ 16 oz)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis medium coarse wool fiber is tastefully bulky with a nice spring and plenty of natural texture, making it a great spinning wool.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'Striken' refers to the natural unique coloring where the white base wool has black and brown fiber strands running through it. This creates a textured cream color that can appear stunningly natural.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the breed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScandinavian Mountain Wool is one of the oldest sheep breeds in the world, descended from the primitive breeds of Norway and Sweden. The Scandinavian Mountain sheep evolved from the wild short-tailed sheep. They are small sheep with dual coats that are accustomed to grazing in sparse lands along the coasts of Northern Europe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wool fibers are approx. 33-36 microns and 80-120 mm long, which makes it suitable for crafts in which good resilience is required.  A great wool for hand spinning, hand felting and many other craft uses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaple length 3 – 4 inches (roughly 100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicron count 33 – 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoving Length approx 16 yards per 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop \/ Roving Width 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthically sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruelty free, environmentally safe processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle to the touch and makes a wonderfully bouncy DK or heavier weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred by beginner and advanced crafters alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePopular Project Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-spinning with a spinning wheel or drop spindle for your next knitting or crocheting project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate socks, hats, gloves, shawls, rugs, and other housewares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for weaving and tapestry art projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ideal material for needle felting and wet felting projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Revolution Fibers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43870340808844,"sku":"RF-SSMW","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/5858\/0876\/files\/natural-wool-top-stricken-scandinavian-mountain-wool.jpg?v=1740481946","url":"https:\/\/gobekusa.com\/products\/stricken-scandinavian-mountain-wool-1-lb-16-oz","provider":"GobekUSA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}