Wool Sales
"She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff."
Fleece Description
The color is light ivory to cream, with a spinning count of 54s (27.85 to 29.20 microns) to 58s (24.29 to 26.39 microns). The quality of wool should be uniform throughout. Belly and udder wool tends to be less dense. A minimum of 3 1/2 inches of annual fleece growth should be expected. Unskirted, ewes shear 8 to 10 pounds of wool and rams shear 10 to 15 pounds of wool although some individuals may shear longer and heavier fleeces. The yield should range from 50 to 70%.
National Tunis Sheep Registry, Inc.. Accessed September 23, 2021. https://www.countrylovin.com/NTSRI/breed.html#WOOL.
Pre-Order Yearly Fleeces
We are now taking pre-orders for our 2024 fleeces. Contact us at sharpfamilyfarm316@gmail.com to inquire about availability and options. You can also visit our Etsy Shop to see what is available from what has been already processed.
We participate in the Shave 'Em to Save 'Em program of The Livestock Conservancy.
At Sharp Family Farm, we have set aside one of our ram's entire fleeces each year to be sold for charity. However, you can also contribute directly to our fundraiser with the DAV by going to our campaign page on their website.
Washed, Picked, Carded, and Spun by Hand at Sharp Family Farm
Hanks of yarn are a minimum of 80 yards up to 200 yards, depending on the spin (WPI).
Dbl Ply Natural or Dyed Yarn: $0.20/yard
Sarah (ewe)
Sarah's 2022
Available in in "Crimson".
Sarah's 2023
Available as a ply with Rebecca's 2022 Teal. Listed on Etsy as "Eilat". )
Sarah's 2024
NOT AVAILABLE
Pearl (ewe)
Pearl's 2023
Available in "Mandarin Pearl".
Pearl's 2024
Will be available in Sapphire.
Rebecca (ewe)
Rebecca's 2022
Available in Teal. ( (Also available as a ply with Sarah's 2023 Brilliant Blue. Listed on Etsy as "Eilat".)
Rebecca's 2023
Available in "Randomly Sage".
Rebecca's 2024
Available in "Pretty in Pink".
Rachel (ewe)
Rachel's 2023
Available in Natural.
Rachel's 2024
Will be available in "Little Boy Blue".
Ruth (ewe)
Ruth's 2022
Available in Natural. (Also available together as "Raspberry Swirl" on Etsy.)
Ruth's 2023
Available in Wisteria.
Ruth's 2024
Will be available in Natural.
Judah (ram)
Mosaic Throw Blanket from Judah's 2022 fleece. Purchased at charity auction.
Additional crimson fiber available from Judah's 2022 fleece. All proceeds to be donated to the Disabled American Veterans.
Judah's 2024
Will be available in Natural and proceeds to be donated to Disabled American Veterans.
Dinah (ewe)
Dinah's 2024
Will be available in Natural.
Reuben (ram)
Reuben's 2024
Will be available in Natural.
Ram Fleeces
We shear in bulk our rams that are up for sale. For the 2024 shearing, our plan is to divide the fleeces and leave some of the fiber its natural color while dyeing other portions black and scarlet. We will also have available an experimental spin called "Orange Zest".
Betty White (Angora Goat)
from Rustic Petals Flower Farm and Boutique
from Rustic Petals Flower Farm and Boutique
Special Edition Mohair
A fellow local farmer, Rustic Petals Flower Farm and Boutique, generously gifted us with the Spring 2024 fleece of one of their Angora goats. We are excited to see how this will turn out! Stay tuned for more information.