CVM - I found this CVM (California Variegated Mutant) at the Estes Park Wool Market last year, from Aniroonz Sheep Company based in Ft Collins, CO. I love the soft grey color and soft handle.
I really enjoyed the shepherd and her shop help. They had several of the SE2SE breeds, and I bought more Karakul, mostly because she loved them so much. :-)
You don't know that I'm going out of order.... but, this was next on my list after the Santa Cruz was paused and the decision to process the Shetland further...
I forgot to weigh the roving prior to starting, so I split the sample in two based on an estimate, which turned out reasonably close for plying.
CVM is the colored version of Romeldale. Both are American breeds. The Romeldale is a result of dedicated breeding program involving Romney and Rambouillet. The goal was a white wooled sheep. But when Glen Eidman found a small flock of colored Romeldales, he decided to focus on developing this variation. The name CVM (California Variegated Mutant) sounds like a scientist made it up, rather than an artist or marketing person named the breed. lol.
I loved spinning this sample. The preparation was well done and the fiber, itself, was just lovely.
I think this breed would be wonderful to use in garments where one might choose Merino or BFL. It's delightfully, next-to-skin soft.
As always, it feels good knowing that I am able to support a local conservation breeder of rare breed livestock. :-)
The Livestock Concervancy lists the CVM/Romeldale as Threatened, meaning that fewer than 1000 sheep are registered in the US each year and that the estimated global population is less than 5000.
Final Yarn: CVM
Single Duration: April 25 - June 11, 2020
Ply Duration: June 11 - June 16, 2020
ounces: 4.5
yards: 344, 2-ply
wpi: 16
Ready to Submit: June 24, 2020
SE2SE Status:
Total Breeds: 22
Breeds Sourced: 16
Breeds Spun: 9
Breeds To Go: 16
Months Remaining: 17 (12/31/21)
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