50% Saloia and 50% Merino wool blend delivers a soft, luxurious texture for comfortable garments
Grown, scoured, milled, and dyed in Portugal ensures high quality and traceability
Natural shades (A, B, C, BC) provide authentic, unaltered colorways
Double knitting (2-ply) construction offers a unique, tactile feel
Non-superwash and non-bleached for a more natural, eco-friendly crafting experience
Summarized by Shop
Brusca is a breed and flock specific yarn. It is made of 50% Saloia and 50% Merino Branco and Merino Preto wool.
Saloia is the native sheep breed to the region of Lisbon and Setúbal. It is well documented since the 19th century as its wool was one of the finest available in the country. Saloia sheep have also become famous for their milk,
Fiber Content
50% Saloia, 50% Merino Branco and Merino Preto wool
Yarn Weight
DK
Needle Size
4.5 mm (US 6-8)
Gauge
19-21 stitches x 27-30 rows per 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)
