Columbia ewe and lamb by www.loc.gov
I didn’t expect Columbia to be as long and soft as it is. It’s really a great hand-spinners fiber I wonder why we don’t find more. The average fleece ranges from huge 10 pds to a whooping 16 pds. That like 4 sweaters worth.
Columbia sheep by JC Riisiin on flickr
The staple length is usually between 3.5 and 5 inches mine was closer to the 5 inch range. The micron count ranges from 24- 31 , mine is definitely on the softer side. It’s super crimpy and buttery it would make a very , very bouncy, elastic yarn.
Here are some pics of my columbia fleece.
unwashed columbia wool …..look at the super small crimp!
wow it came out bright white
close-up of washed fiber
I’ve decided not to dye this fiber because it came out so bright white. I think I will leave this one as it is.
Last day to enter into the contest for the lovely hand spun. You can enter here.
All information provided by The Columbia Sheep Breeders Association of America.
Your Columbia fiber looks cool, very bright white!