In Your Hands
- Not greasy
- Low lanolin
- Felts easily
- Use care if washing not to agitate wool
- Spins well
- Soft, yet durable for hand knits
- Can be worn next to skin such as sweaters, hats, and cowls
Fleece
- Usually white fleece
- Some black, white/black (piebald), grey, brown, and fawn
- Known for its luster and softeness
- Staple length 3-6″
- 24-31 microns
Temperament
- Good mothers
- Multiple lambs per birth
- Friendly
- Great ability to forage in rough terrain
- Adaptable to harsh climates
History
- FinnSheep or Finnish Landrace
- Origins in Finland
- Imported to North America through Canada in 1966
- Breed is several hundred years old
