Softest Wool Breeds for Spinning Next to Skin Soft Yarn
Introduction
When it comes to next-to-skin wear, softness is the most important quality. Whether you're knitting or crocheting a garment or accessory, it's easy to think that all wool is created equal. After all, it's all made from animal fibers and spun into yarn. And yet, there are some breeds of sheep whose wool is particularly known for its softness and cuddliness: Merinos, Cormo and Jacob sheep.
Softness is the most important quality when creating yarn for next-to-skin wear.
If you’re a knitter who wants to create your own next-to-skin wear, softness is the most important quality for your yarn. It’s subjective, so it depends on what you like. Some people love the feeling of alpaca or cashmere, while others prefer wool or hemp blends. The softer the yarn is, the more comfortable it will be next to skin – but don't think that because a breed is known for its softness means it'll be comfortable all year round!
Trying out different breeds and combinations can help you determine which ones are right for you!
These three sheep breeds are known to have some of the softest fleece in the world.
While there are many sheep breeds with soft wool, some are known to have particularly dense and fine fibers. Merino wool, for example, is renowned for its softness and abundance of lanolin. Rambouillet sheep have long fibers that can be spun into fine yarns. Cormo Sheep produce fleece with a high amount of crimp—making it an ideal choice for spinning next-to-skin soft yarns!
Conclusion
Hopefully, you’ve learned that there are many sheep breeds out there to choose from when it comes to spinning soft wool for next-to-skin wear. We’d love for you to try some of these breeds so we can see what kind of beautiful yarns they create! If you have any questions about which breed would be best suited for your needs, feel free to leave us a comment below.
Disclaimer - This is meant as a general list of basic knowledge, not a reccomndation of what type of sheep you should take on to raise. Believe it or not we had someone email in and complain. Please do your research yourself for your area and level of comfort and knowledge before taking live animals of any kind ( irregardless of their fiber softness) Also coffee is hot use the lid at the drive through.
