Mowool in Sheep (6001) pairs the airy loft of brushed British wool with a soft, warm white that lets the texture of the fiber take center stage.
Mowool is made from 100% brushed British wool. The fibers are worsted spun before being brushed, creating a soft halo around the yarn while retaining the natural advantages of wool. British wool's inherent crimp and elasticity help it recover through wear, while its ability to trap air provides natural insulation.
The length of the wool fibers is particularly important to Mowool. Once brushed, those fibers create generous loft without corresponding weight, giving the yarn the fuzzy, luxurious appearance associated with mohair while remaining entirely British sheep's wool.
At approximately 257 yards per 50g, Mowool offers considerable yardage in a remarkably lightweight yarn.
About the Sheep Colorway
Sheep is a warm white with a slight creamy undertone. It comes very close to white, but it doesn't have the stark brightness of an optic or brilliant white.
Unlike several of the more visibly tonal Mowool shades, Sheep appears consistent in color throughout. The interest comes instead from the brushed construction itself. Light catches the fine outer fibers and creates soft shadows across the surface, giving the yarn dimension without relying on color variation.
The result has the visual warmth many knitters associate with pale wool while still presenting as a clean, uniform shade.
Sheep is particularly well suited to projects where texture and silhouette deserve the attention. Cables, ribbing, lace, and simple stockinette can all take advantage of the interplay between the warm white color and Mowool's airy halo. It can also serve as a soft contrast color without the harshness that a brilliant white sometimes brings to colorwork.
Why Mowool Is Different
Mohair and alpaca are commonly used to create yarns with a pronounced halo. Mowool achieves a similar visual effect entirely with British sheep's wool.
Its long fibers are worsted spun and then brushed, producing a fuzzy surface while retaining wool's elasticity, warmth, and resilience. The construction creates substantial visual volume without making the finished fabric unnecessarily heavy.
For knitters who love the appearance of an airy, haloed yarn but want the character and performance of wool, Mowool offers something genuinely different.
Product Details
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Brand/Distributor: Fairmount Fibers
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Yarn Line: Mowool
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Colorway: Sheep
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Color Code: 6001
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Color: Warm white with a slight cream undertone
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Secondary Color Description: Creamy white / off-white
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Color Character: Consistent solid
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Fiber Content: 100% brushed British wool
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Construction: Worsted spun and brushed
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Skein Weight: 50g
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Yardage: Approximately 257 yards / 235 meters
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Gauge: 28 stitches = 4" / 10cm
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Character: Lightweight, lofty, warm, and haloed
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Care: Hand wash in cool water; dry flat
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Ideal For: Sweaters, cardigans, scarves, cowls, hats, accessories, textured knitting, and lightweight warm garments
A Note About the Color
Sheep is not a stark or optic white. It has a slight creamy warmth while still reading clearly as white. We have not described the yarn as bleached or undyed because Fairmount Fibers does not specify either treatment in the product information provided.
For larger projects, we recommend purchasing enough yarn for the complete project at one time.
