Mystery Sheep - 8.5 lbs of Wensleydale Raw Fleece Natural Black Wool Fiber
This 8.5 lb raw fleece from an unidentified Wensleydale sheep, is a rare natural black. While very dirty, the wool contains wonderfully curly locks. With a good wash, this fiber will reveal its rich, lustrous character.
Weight: 8.5 lbs
Breed: NAWSA Registered Wensleydale
Sheep: UnidentifiedColor: Black
Sheared: 8/13/25
About Our Fleece
At Wild Rose Sheep Farm, we take great pride in breeding exceptional Wensleydale, Teeswater, and Valais Blacknose sheep, ensuring that every fleece embodies the highest standards of quality. Our customers consistently praise our fleeces for their cleanliness, luster, and overall excellence—a direct result of the care and attention we devote to our flock.
In just twelve months, our sheep’s locks can grow up to twelve inches in length. We typically shear our Wensleydales and Teeswaters every 10 to 14 months, while the Valais are shorn every 6 months. Valais fleece tends to have a toothier texture, while Wensleydale and Teeswater fleece are known for their high lanolin content and beautiful lock structure which lends them to have a greasier feel. Each raw fleece is meticulously skirted to remove dirt, hay, and straw, making them highly prized by hand-spinners and crafters alike.