Black Icelandic roving

One of the world's oldest and purest breeds of sheep.
 
Specifications: 
Weight: approximately 4 oz
Staple length: 90mm to 100mm
Micron Count: 34-36 microns
 
Icelandic wool is one of the best felting wools in the world as it is lightweight, water repellent, and breathable.
 
 
Icelandic wool is a sturdy and durable wool, best suited for outerwear. In additional to being popular among knitters, crocheters, and weavers, it is also a favorite among crafters for felting.
Icelandic sheep are typically sheared twice per year, and produce between 4-7 pounds of wool. The outer coat, called tog, is a true wool and should not be confused as being the same thing as the longer guard hairs on other breeds of sheep. It can grow to 6-8 inches in just 6 months, and is particularly lustrous as well as quite strong and durable at a count of 27-30 microns. The fine undercoat is called Þel (pronounced “thel”), which grows to 2-4 inches in length and has a micron count of 19-22. Traditionally, these two fibers are spun together to create a yarn called Lopi, which is traditionally used to knit Lopapeysa, the classic Icelandic sweater with a color-work yoke that first became popular in the 1950s, and remains popular to this day.