Bergschaf Sport100% Bergschaf Wool

Wool of Bergschaf sheep (German for mountain sheep). This is a traditional type of hardy mountain sheep primarily raised in the Alps, especially in Austria (often called Tyrolean Bergschaf or Tyrolean mountain sheep wool).

The wool itself is a medium-coarse fiber, typically in the range of 30-36 microns (often listed around 33 microns). It has a nice crimp, good volume, and comes in natural colors like white, gray, brown, and darker shadessometimes blended for tweedy effects.

Its strong and robust, making it excellent for items that need to withstand wear, like outerwear, socks, or rugged garments. Spun yarn is often described as spinning into durable singles or plied yarns that wear like iron.

Overall, if youre into natural, rugged wools from European mountain breeds, Bergschaf is a fantastic choicepractical, eco-friendly (often certified or sourced sustainably)

Yarn Specs:

• 100% Bergschaf wool
• Approx 375 yards (4oz)
• 4 oz / 113/60 gr
• 4 to 5 sts per inch
• Needles size US 4 – 8 (3.5 to 5.0 mm)
• Made in the USA
• Hand wash

Suggested Patterns: West Side Yard Shorty, West Side Yard Pullover, Black Oak Pullover or Cardigan, Wild Horses, Brocadia, Stonewall, Sheltie triangle, Dovecote, Modern Mood socks, Short Tops, Starfish Gansey, Chirp Chirp, Tweel Skirt