Merino

Merino wool is possibly one of the most sought-after varieties of sheep’s wool. Merino fleeces generally have a staple length of 2 1/2 - 4 inches, a micron count of less that 24.5, and good crimp, making it an ideal fiber for spinners. Occasionally you’ll even find ultra-fine merino fiber with a micron count of under 17.

Undyed Merino fiber is most often found in white or cream colors, but you’ll also find it in varying shades of brown and (more rarely) black. Merino wool is a good fiber for felting as well as spinning, using either a wet-felting or needle felting method.

There are normally quite a good variety of auctions on eBay for Merino roving and top. Any current auctions will be listed below. Click a picture or description to get more information and to place a bid.

superwash-merino-wool-spinning-fiber-weaving-*1-7oz*m-8 SUPERWASH MERINO WOOL SPINNING FIBER WEAVING *1.7oz*m-8
US $0.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 9:55:22 PST
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mmfwool-merino-x-raw-fleece-free-video-to-see MMFWOOL Merino x Raw Fleece / free video to see
US $25.25 (5 Bids)
End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 9:58:26 PST
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mmfwool-raw-fleece-96p-merino-x-very-soft-clean MMFWOOL Raw Fleece "96P" Merino X very soft clean
US $45.00 (7 Bids)
End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 10:01:07 PST
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merino-wool-dyed-spinning-fiber-awsome-colors-5oz~m-31 MERINO WOOL DYED SPINNING FIBER AWSOME COLORS .5oz~M-31
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 17:11:30 PST
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st-seraphina-merino-bamboo-sock-wool-baby-parakeet- St Seraphina MERINO/BAMBOO SOCK WOOL "Baby Parakeet"
US $11.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 18:31:00 PST
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st-seraphina-merino-bamboo-sock-wool-sahara-sunrise- St Seraphina MERINO/BAMBOO SOCK WOOL "Sahara Sunrise"
US $11.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 18:32:00 PST
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st-seraphina-hand-painted-merino-top-harvest- St Seraphina HAND-PAINTED MERINO TOP "Harvest"
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 18:33:00 PST
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superwash-merino-wool-spinning-fiber-weaving*-5oz*m-18 SUPERWASH MERINO WOOL SPINNING FIBER WEAVING*.5oz*m-18
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 18:41:10 PST
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st-seraphina-hand-painted-merino-top-tropical-sea- St Seraphina HAND-PAINTED MERINO TOP "Tropical Sea"
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 18:48:00 PST
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merino-wool-dyed-spinning-fiber-awsome-colors-5oz~m-53 MERINO WOOL DYED SPINNING FIBER AWSOME COLORS .5oz~M-53
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Nov-20-2008 19:05:54 PST
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Paradise Fibers also has a great select of Merino roving for spinning, in both dyed and natural colors.

If you buy a unwashed Merino fleece, keep in mind that Merino wool is extremely greasy, so you’ll lose as much as 45% in total weight after you wash the fleece.