Fibre: 65% Guirra sheep wool  35% merino | 65% Mallorcan red wool 35% merino
Yardage: 170m per 50g skein
Gauge: 21-24 stitches per 10 cm
Recommended needle size: 3.5-4 mm needles

Breeds is the latest chapter in the Wooldreamers’ story of Ramon’s relentless persuit of integrity-rich, real wool which can properly celebrate – and also revive –  the local history, community and culture of the native breeds of his beloved region of Spain.

The wool is a perfect gauge match for Cautiva so although Breeds is only available in undyed shades, they can easily be used together in colourwork projects with the Cautiva.

The yarn itself is woollen spun with the visible heatheriness of different shades of fleece that have been carded together – soft, airy and full of character. No two skeins are identical but there is a pleasing sympathy to all the peculiarities.

The yarn comes in 2 versions:

The Guirra is spun from the fleece of  the Valencian native Guirras sheep. The fibre is slightly darker and has the hint of a reddishness, a special characteristic of Ramón’s flock. Ramon is the shepherd and president of the Association of Breeders of the Guirra Breed.

The slightly lighter Roja Mallorquina is spun from the fleece of two other local flocks which include the Mallorquina Breed, originating from the Balearic Islands.