| Fleeces
At Misty Meadow, we schedule two shearings each year. Our spring shearing
occurs in late March/early April. The wool at this time of the year
is shorter and has a bit more hay and vegetation in it (due to sheep
being in the barn most of the winter). Because of this, we take great
care to clean it well and send it off to the mill to be made into
felting batts. These batts are used throughout the year to be made
into our pillows and rugs and is also sold by the _ pound to feltmakers
for their projects.
Our fall shearing is usually scheduled for the second Saturday in
October. The sheep have been on pasture all summer and their fleeces
are long, clean and beautiful. All of our fall clip is sold directly
to handspinners with most of our sales taking place on Shearing Day.
Fleeces are also sold through our website and have been shipped all
over the country and to Japan as well! Reservations are taken well
in advance (some have been reserved a year in advance), so please
call or e-mail if you are interested. Even if you don’t know
exactly what you want, give a call and we can help you make your selection.
Raw Fleeces -- $10/pound
Our fleeces come in a variety of colors and are very clean and well-skirted.
We sell all of our raw wool by the fleece. Average fleece weight is
3 – 4 pounds per fleece for a 6-month adult fleece. Lamb fleeces
are approximately 2 pounds.
Reserve a Fleece
If you are interested in purchasing a fleece, we strongly encourage
you to reserve your selection in advance. Check the chart below, choose
your fleece and give us a call or send an e-mail. We will hold the
fleece for you -- you can pick up the fleece on Shearing Day or we
will send it to you soon after the event. We can also recommend mills
for scouring, carding, and spinning. Ask us!
2004 Fleece List
Check in August for our 2004 Fall Fleece List.
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Processed Wool
Our spring clip is sent to the mill to be processed into batts that
are perfect to use for felting. In addition, any fleeces not sold
on Shearing Day are sent to the mill to be turned into clouds and
roving.
Clouds -- $16/pound
Our clouds are washed, carded and ready to spin. Clouds are packaged
in 8 oz. bags that are priced at $8 each.
Colors include:
Natural White – a beautiful natural white perfect for dyeing
or using as is
Light Gray -- a nice blend of a wide variety of gray fleeces, great
for overdyeing
Gray Moorit -- a heathery mix of light gray and brown
Natural Black -- a very dark brown with strands of gray and white
here and there
Felting Webs -- $16/pound
Our felting webs come from our shorter spring shearing. These small
batts are ideal for small projects such as placemats and purses, but
can also be combined for larger projects such as rugs. For examples,
see Felted Pillows and Rugs.
Colors include:
Natural White
Gray Moorit
Natural Black
Handspinner’s Roving -- $24/pound
This roving virtually spins itself! Produced by Taos Valley Wool in
New Mexico, this quality roving is a thinner than usual, providing
the optimum in spinning ease. It is processed at the mill through
their pin drafter that pulls the fibers into a parallel orientation.
This type of processing perfectly suits the long stapled fiber of
the Icelandic sheep. Handspinner’s Roving is sold in 4 oz bags
for $6 each.
Colors include:
Natural White
Light Moorit
Natural Black
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Misty
Meadow Yarn
Our yarns are produced by Taos Valley Wool Mill as semi-worsted yarns.
This style of yarn (with fibers lying parallel to each other) enhances
the natural luster and character of the Icelandic fiber, and produces
yarns that are strong, long-lasting and resistant to pilling. These
yarns tend to have a smooth, not a fuzzy surface. Currently, we have
yarns available in two weights:
Misty Meadow Singles $6/Skein
This is a light worsted weight single yarn perfect for lace knitting
of scarves and shawls and also for knitting lighter weight gloves,
hats, and socks. The yarn comes in 2 oz skeins with approximately
124 yds per skein.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 25 rows, using a size 6 needle. We currently
have creamy white, gray heather, and natural black.
Recommended Patterns:
Lacy Scarf
Crocheted Circles Scarf
Crocheted Squares Scarf
Colors:
Natural White
Gray Heather
Natural Black
Misty Meadow 2-Ply $12/skein
Our newest yarn is a beautiful 2-ply worsted weight yarn also produced
by Taos Valley. It is double the weight of our singles. (Use two strands
of the singles when knitting the singles and 2-ply in the same garment.)
It comes in 4 oz. skeins with approximately 124 yds/skein. Gauge:
15 stitches and 22 rows, using a size 8 needle.
Recommended Patterns:
Kid’s Mittens
Natural WhiteBulky Handspun -- $40/skein
Our bulky handspun is custom spun directly from our roving. It is
chunky yarn, perfect for knitting the fastest mittens you will ever
make. It comes in 8 oz skeins with approximately ___yards. Gauge:
Using a size 15 needle, approximately ___stitches and ___ rows. Get
ready to churn out a mitten in just over one hour!
Recommended Pattern:
Bulky Mittens
Colors:
Natural White
Light Brown
Dark Brown
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Other Fiber Related Products
At Misty Meadow Icelandics, we are always on the look out for items
that will complement the beautiful Icelandic fiber. The following
products provide you with patterns for knitting and crocheting, books
for inspiration, baskets to hold all your projects and products made
directly from our wool. Enjoy!
Patterns
Books
Day Baskets
Felted Pillows and Rugs
Patterns $4 each
All patterns are designed by Judy McDowell and are made to be used
with the Misty Meadow yarn. Gauge is given so that it can be used
with other yarns as well.
Patterns include:
Lacy Scarf
The Perfect Kid’s Mittens
Bulky Mittens
Socks
Crocheted Circles Scarf
Crocheted Squares Scarf
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Books
Knitters I Know: Cool Patterns from Cool People $18
By Linda M. Niemeyer
Published this year, this is a fun little book that highlights five
women from Minnesota and their knitting designs. Judy designed two
of the items in the book which utilizes Blue Sky Alpaca yarn throughout.
(Linda Niemeyer is the owner of Blue Sky Alpacas.) A great spiral
bound book that is easy to take along wherever you go. Cool patterns
and interesting stories!
The Icelandic Fleece: A Fibre for All Reasons $25
By Elizabeth Abbott
This book is written by Beth Abbott, the foremost authority in North
America on the spinning and processing of Icelandic fleece. As the
basis for her book, Beth did extensive research, both in Canada where
she lives close to the first Icelandic flock in North America and
in Iceland, where she traveled several times. Fascinating and meticulous
information. Beth and her husband Ron self published this book out
of their passion for the animal, the fiber and the country.
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Day Baskets
Handcrafted Oak Baskets Woven with Care
We have been purchasing these baskets for personal use and gifts for
many years. Made just a short drive from Tom’s family home in
Pennsylvania, they are sturdy, beautiful, and functional works of
art. Made from the finest, straight grained white oak, they have been
handcrafted by the Day Basket Factory in the same manner for over
100 years. The craftsmen carefully select and split each piece of
oak used by the skilled weavers, who produce the baskets using techniques
passed down by generations of basket makers. They are a bit higher
priced than other baskets, but they are so sturdy and beautifully
made that we are sure you will cherish them for years. We love these
baskets and know that you will, too!
Small Market Basket
$41.00
12 x 8 x 61/4
These old style market baskets have been produced by the Day Basket
Factory for over 100 years. Great for all your small storage needs,
this basket comes with drop handles that allow easy access to your
knitting projects!
Medium Market Basket
$50
16 x 10 x 6
This is the next size up in the market basket series. I have found
it great for carrying all the yarn needed for a sweater. It is sturdy
enough to hold books and makes a wonderful picnic basket as well.
Fruit Basket
$28
9 x 8 x 41/2
This basket’s small size makes it excellent for holding notions
– buttons, small scissors, ribbons, embroidery floss, etc. You’ll
want more than one!
Sewing Basket
$57
14 x 14 x 81/2
These baskets are a natural when it comes to storing or carrying your
sewing or knitting supplies and much more. Comes with drop handles.
Felted Pillows and Rugs
Coming soon -- felted pillows and rugs, designed and handcrafted by
Judy with Icelandic wool.
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