Description Opal Schafpate 17 Schafpate is back for the 17th year! With eight stunning shades to choose from. Opal Schafpate 17 sock yarn is a beautiful and soft 4ply from the eco-managed Schafpate rare-breed sheep from the wonderful Saxony area of Germany. Material: 75% superwash virgin wool, 25% polyamide Actual Weight: 100 grams Length: 425m Needle Size: 2-2.5mm Care: Machine washable at 40 °C Useful Characteristics of this rare breed wool: Soft and absorbent Skin-friendly Hard-wearing Non-felting Non-shrinking With eight stunning shades to choose from, you can help support the shepherds as the sheep sponsorships provide direct support to the shepherds, for example, through subsidies for food, pasture rent and wool subsidies.
