This rug yarn is made from Scottish Blackface fleece spun around a cotton core. Since Scottish Blackface sheep are a dual-coated fleece, they have both hair and a softer undercoat. This particular ram had a VERY hairy fleece so I chose to create a rug yarn with a VERY tight twist. This will allow you to create rugs or other heavy-duty/hard-wearing items. Note that hair does not take dye the same rate as wool, so most of the hair in the yarn remains white (you can see this in the photos). I added so much twist to ensure a hard-wearing yarn that it is possible you will find it is a bit over-twisted as you use it - if so, just let it unwind slightly as you go. My visiting niece and I dyed the wool multiple colors; then I placed these colors randomly as I carded/spun - without repeating patterns; no two skeins are the same. Look for the white tags in the images and then order that # variation. The bump wound at the end of the batch is shorter than the rest (see the image with the note) and one of the 50 yard skeins has a break and is noncontinuous (the other image with a note). I am listing this yarn as part of an inventory clearout as I work to replan and reconfigure my mill and business to fit into my new life adventure. View my other listings or visit snowynevada.square.site to see what is currently available - if you are interested in multiple items or bulk purchases, feel free to reach out - willing to offer discounts to help make space for new ideas and new products!