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.

Jacob Sheep Wool 1lb Washed fleece from our Sheepman! US $5.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:13:30 PDT Add to watch list

White Jacob Wool Spinning Wheel Fiber Top Roving Felt US $5.50 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 11:24:18 PDT Add to watch list

Jacob Sheep 3 lbs Raw Wool Fleece Spinning Blk/Wh/Grey US $11.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 20:53:47 PDT Add to watch list

Jacob Sheep 2 lbs Raw Wool Fleece Spinning Blk/Wh/Grey US $7.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 20:55:20 PDT Add to watch list

Jacob Sheep 1 lb Raw Wool Fleece Spinning Blk/Wh/Grey US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 20:56:49 PDT Add to watch list

Jacob Sheep Wool - 1 Pound of Raw Fleece - This is Eve! US $6.99 End Date: Saturday Mar-27-2010 15:28:37 PDT 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.