Newfy sweater

This sweater is a blend of Jacob wool and Newfoundland hair. The hair was collected from a black Newfoundland using the standard brushing method. Newfoundlands being a water breed have a coat that is water resistant. The natural oils that make this breed such a wonderful water rescue dog can also hold odors if not regularly groomed. Newfoundland's that you are planning to use as a fiber source should be groomed very frequently to prevent the oil from building up in the coat. The wool and dog hair fibers were processed by Zeilingers fiber mill. The fibers were washed then carded together making a roving with a very soft hand. The roving was spun with a nice 2ply sport weight yarn in mind. The sweater design is a simple one with three cables running down the front and a rolled crew neck. The design for was very petite woman. The vertical cables help create the illusion of height. Design work tends to get lost in sweaters designed with fibers that create halo's. Such fibers are mohair, angora, dog hair, some long wools and other exotic fiber depending on spinning methods used. It is very important to keep this in mind when planning a sweater made from these fibers.