Jealous Sea - #52Pol

During the 1880s, in what is a love story for the ages, Merino and Lincoln sheep fell in love and had Polwarth lambs. Or, if you want just the facts and only the facts, some 1880s Australians really liked the wool from Merinos, but wanted hardier sheep; they bred Merinos and Lincolns together, and poof! The Polwarth was born. We still like the love story version the best.

Hand-dyed in Bellingham, Washington. Want to learn more about Polwarth sheep? Check out the Our Fiber - Polwarth Sheep article.