Custom order of 3 skeins of Rambouillet Drip in Corvid and 1 skein of Kid Mohair Silk Mist in Corvid

Rambouillet Drip

100% Rambouillet wool

2 ply fingering weight

6.5 - 9 sts per inch on US 0 - 3 (2 - 3.25mm)

approximately 400 yards and 100 grams per skein

hand wash cold, lay flat to dry

Rambouillet is similar to Merino for next-to-skin softness but with a longer staple, slightly matte appearance, and less slippery feel. This yarn is lofty with elasticity, bounce, and lovely stitch definition. It’s a great option for those looking for an untreated wool.

Rambouillet sheep have an interesting history. They were developed in the late 1700s in France. Louis XVI bought Spanish Merino sheep from his cousin, Charles III of Spain. The flock of around 350 sheep were brought to the Bergerie royale (Royal Sheepfold) in Rambouillet and were carefully maintained and bred to increase numbers. After the French Revolution, the Bergerie royale became the Bergerie nationale. The French government sought to improve the valuable Merino sheep with the addition of English long-wool breeds and Rambouillet aka French Merino was formed. It is similar to Merino for next-to-skin softness but with a longer staple, slightly matte appearance, and less slippery feel. It is very soft and lofty with elasticity and bounce. This wool is untreated so use it to spin yarn or in your felting projects.

Kid Mohair Silk Mist

72% kid mohair, 28% mulberry silk

2 ply lace weight

approximately 460 yards and 50 grams

hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry

The lustrous combination of silk and mohair makes this yarn appear to almost glow. It is very soft, floaty, and warm. Hold it together with another yarn to add shine and a soft halo to your project or use it alone for lace and highlight the beautiful fuzz.

Mohair comes from Angora goats and kid mohair is from the first two shearings of a goat’s life. Angora goat is an ancient breed and their beautiful fiber has been sought after for centuries. They originated in what is now modern day Turkey some time between the 12th and 15th centuries B.C. The name Angora comes from the Ankara region where they were well established and also produced Angora rabbits and cats.

Silk is another ancient fiber source with a long and interesting history and originated in Neolithic China. Mulberry silk comes from silkworms that have been raised on a diet of mulberry tree leaves. This type of silk is prized for long, fine, and uniform fibers which gives the finished yarn a smoother and more lustrous appearance.