CVM/Romeldale is a conservation breed whose wool is next-to-the-skin soft and has a cloud-like loft to it. I like to support conservation breeds so that there will continue to be a variety of fibers to choose from when I need to spin a yarn with specific performance and aesthetic characteristics. It is also a forgiving and easy fiber to work with. I spun the yarn on a homemade drop spindle using mill-prepared CVM roving and plied from a center-pull ball.

Designer Catrina Frost

Fiber 6 oz 100% CVM/Romeldale wool, mill-prepared roving.

Yarn 2-ply; 290 yd; 825 ypp; 12 wpi; DK weight.

Needles U.S. size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge 17 sts and 28 rows = 4” in charted patt.

Notions Tapestry needle.

Finished Size 7” wide and 63” long.