Jacob
A Jacob sheep fleece is white with black or dark brown spots. According to the standard for the breed, about 60% of the fleece should be white and the rest should be spotted. The white portion of the fleece is generally is finer than the darker colored spots.
Jacob wool has a relatively long staple length, averaging from about 3-5 inches, but can be found in lengths up to about 7 inches, which makes it easier to use for a beginning spinner. When a Jacob fleece is blended, the color can vary from white to black, but will generally be in the light to dark gray range.
Auctions for raw Jacob sheep’s wool and prepared Jacob roving and top can often be found on eBay. Any current auctions will be listed below. Click a description or picture to get more information and to place your bid.
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Natural color Jacob Sheep kid mohair roving Soft Shiny US $15.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 14:58:11 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Jacob Wool Roving US $6.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Nov-25-2008 9:38:57 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Jacob Wool Roving US $6.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Nov-25-2008 9:39:35 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Jacob wool is considered to be a medium grade, suitable for outerwear and blankets. It has good crimp, which makes it excellent for knitting or weaving. Jacob fleeces are lustrous with very little lanolin, so if you buy Jacob’s wool in its raw form, it won’t lose too much weight after cleaning.