* F I B E R

Merino has a vast micron range, from as fine as 12.5 microns to 24 microns. Peace of Yarn regularly carries merino of 19 microns and 15.5 microns. I consider the 15.5 micron Super 150's merino to be the world's most perfect fiber, having all of the great properties of wool with the fineness of cashmere. This wool is naturally 15.5 microns, not a coarser merino stretched to be finer. Merino as low as 12.5 microns can be specially ordered from Peace of Yarn.

* M E R I N O S H E E P

Merino sheep is the oldest, most popular breed. A ram has a weight of 175-235 pounds and an ewe has a weight of 135-180 pounds.

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