Frequently Asked Questions
Q: [Do you have fleece available?]
A: [Please see the fleece
page for available fleeces and reservation requirements.]
Q: [Do you process your own wool?]
A: [Any processed wool I sell, whether roving (Finn) or combed top
(Romeldale/CVM, is done by
Zeilinger's Wool in Frankenmuth, MI]
Q: [How much wool do I need to buy to
spin for a sweater?]
A: [It depends on what size sweater you are planning to spin for.
It also depends on whether you are wanting Finn or CVM/Romeldale
fleece, raw or processed wool. Please see questions below
regarding yield on fiber from the specific fleeces. Rule of
thumb is between 2 and 2.5 lbs. of washed or processed (roving
or combed top) fiber for a sweater, then add 10% more, just in
case.]
Q: [How much clean wool do I get from
each pound of raw fleece from the CVM/Romeldale?]
A: [The clean fleece yield for the CVM/Romdeldale is
approximately 65% of the grease weight. An average adult
CVM/Romeldale fleece weighs between 6-12 lbs.in the grease.]
Q: [How much clean wool do I get from
each pound of raw fleece from the Finnsheep?]
A: [The clean fleece yield for the Finnsheep is approximately
70% of the grease weight. An average weight of Finnsheep fleece
depends on how often the sheep is shorn. I shear twice a year
and my adults average around 2 lbs. of fleece in the grease and the
staple length is around 3". Flocks that are shorn only once a
year can weigh 5-6 lbs. with a staple length of 6".]
