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2. List of yarns for crochet and knitting - Wikipedia

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   Merino wool From sheep. Softer than cotton. Retains warmth when wet. Breathability allows lighter weights to be good for summer wear. Icelandic wool: From sheep. Strong but scratchy, best used as an outer layer. Mohair: From goats. Lofty and luxurious. May feel scratchy, best used as an outer layer. Cashmere: From goats. Soft, luxurious ...

3. Merino - Wikipedia

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   Full wool Merino sheep Merino sheep and red goats. Madrid, Spain. The Merino is a breed or group of breeds of domestic sheep, characterised by very fine soft wool.It was established in Spain near the end of the Middle Ages, and was for several centuries kept as a strict Spanish monopoly; exports of the breed were not allowed, and those who tried risked capital punishment.

4. Wool - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 10 December 2024. Textile fiber from the hair of sheep or other mammals For other uses, see Wool (disambiguation). Wool before processing Unshorn Merino sheep Shorn sheep Wool is the textile fiber obtained from sheep and other mammals, especially goats, rabbits, and camelids. The term may also refer to ...

5. 15 Comfy, Cozy Merino Wool Sweaters Worth Shopping

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   The best merino wool sweaters for women are the best way to keep cozy. Shop 15 that are sweat-wicking, odor-free, and ultra-soft. 15 Comfy, Cozy Merino Wool Sweaters Worth Shopping

6. S number (wool) - Wikipedia

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   The S numbers originated in England, [4] where the worsted spinning process was invented and arose from the worsted yarn count system for stating the fineness of yarn. The worsted count (also known as the Bradford count) was the number of 560-yard (510 m) lengths (hanks) of worsted yarn that 1 pound (0.45 kg) of wool yields. [5]

7. Kraemer Textiles Inc. - Wikipedia

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   Kraemer spun around 6,000 pounds [5] of Merino wool yarn from a ranch in Oregon, which was then sent to a dyer in North Carolina. The yarn amounted to approximately one-fourth of a standard week's production at the mill. David Schmidt, the President of Kraemer Yarns, said he and his 50 employees were proud to have been a part of the production ...