What is Shaniko wool you ask? In short it’s a combination of Merino and Rambouillet. Here is more info directly from the source.

While we don’t know the actual names of each sheep that contributes their fiber to us, Jeanne Carver of Shaniko Wool Company(TM) has chosen each breeder, based on their location, their sheep breeding and wool quality, and how they manage, feed and care for their sheep.

From this select group of Western ranchers we get fine, consistent fiber (approximately 21 micron) that Meridian turns into beautiful yarns in multiple weights for hand-dyers.  Generally considered as Merino sheep, (Rambouillet/Merino), these sheep are specifically selected and bred for not only a consistently fine, long staple wool, but for their ability to thrive on the open pasture in range conditions while giving back to the land as they eat their way through harmful flora – helping the land to thrive.

• Blended well (3 times) in our prep line, the fiber is easy to draft and spin, but still shows enough of the silk to see a beautiful contrast when dyed.

• Super soft and easy to draft

• non super wash

• takes dye well

• Supports NC Fiber Industry and USA Farms

• Sold in 4 oz bundles

Current colors are

• leftover Sept. braids” “Cool Girl Fall” Greens naturals browns with tweed

• “Ghost” Muted grey, cream and pale blueish green