Jacob is a heritage British fleece admired for its distinctive piebald colouring, springy handle, and versatile character. Sourced from the multi-horned Jacob sheep, this combed top offers an engaging spinning experience and attractive natural hues—perfect for spinners, felters, and fibre artists who appreciate textured, durable wool.
Features
Fibre Diameter: Approximately 30–33 microns—medium texture that balances softness with resilience
Staple Length: Around 7–10 cm (2.8–4 in)—ideal for smooth drafting and combed spinning
Texture: Open, springy, and lightly crimped—easy to spin with bounce
Ideal For: Spinning lively, textured yarns; needle and wet felting; rustic knitting; multi-colour blends and natural-dye projects
Jacob wool spins into bouncy, engaging yarns with fantastic stitch definition and visual depth. The piebald mix creates marled or speckled effects in the finished yarn, making every project uniquely charming. Durable and tactile, it's well-suited for jumpers, mittens, hats, and felted crafts—especially where both charm and performance matter