This is a random lock that I found on the ground from one of the slaughter lambs from Montana. They're coarser than mine by about four microns on average with a bit harsher handle, but as you can see, even the coarser spectrum of double-coated Shetland wool doesn't deserve the bad press that it gets.
This is Marguerite's fleece. Still my ideal. It is super-creamy in handle, fine, highly lustrous, quite dense and with good style and character.
And Mariposa's. I really like this fleece too, but is borderline too fine. It still has the style, character and density from the Bitterroot maternal lines, but "improved" fineness from Carryhouse R1. Any finer and these tend to turn into a dry-handling fuzz with very little lock distinction.
These are a pair of fingerless gloves that were a gift to my Mama from a German friend. Beautiful work, and a fine example of what you can do with good Suffolk wool.
Some of my Shetlands on a chilly morning. Such a mild winter.
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