*Brusca by Rosa Pomar. Grown and spun in Portugal (Non Superwash)
50g - 125m
Double Knitting / Light Worsted
Needles: 4mm - 5mm
Texture: 2 ply structure Gauge: 19-21 sts x 27-30 rows = 4 x 4 inches | 10 x 10cm
Handwash and dry flat
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, from which the famous Azeitão cheese was traditionally made.
Brusca is made from the wool of free range sheep. Mulesing is not practised in Portugal. Shades A, B, C and BC are natural (not dyed).
This is a rustic yarn, not suitable for people who are sensitive to sheepy wools.
