craftylady

Fleece, Not Fleas

I started to see a grassroots movement of sorts a few years ago that really came into its own last year.

I discovered llama fleece in the raw. Fleece is the ‘hair” or wool that the animal has sheared off usually in the spring and sometimes in the fall. It is very soft and the ones I use and sell are Suri or long, wavy locks. There are other types that are shorter and crimpier.

These beautiful, wide -eyed cuties are being raised by some people all over the states. I first spotted them on a Pennsylvania farm 10 years ago.

Now they are on numerous farms here in Kentucky.

Another beauty is Alpaca, the cousin to llamas. They have finer, softer and more expensive fleece.

Fleece is used for yarn making which in turn, makes many kinds of sweaters, hats, socks, crafts and food. Yes, some farmers butcher them for their meat. Whatever your needs, Llamas is a good source for those who want to be self sufficient…