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Tunis DK
$30.00
Tunis is a heritage breed sheep that came about when North African sheep were brought to the United States from Tunisia as a gift to George Washington, and bred with domestic sheep in Pennsylvania during the 1700's.
"Tunis sheep were a recognizable breed by the late 18th to early 19th century, making them one of the oldest breeds of livestock developed in America. When Tunis lambs are born, they are completely red and as they age only their heads and legs stay red. The wool turns into a light caramel hue. " - information from the Livestock Conservancy website
DK weight
164 yd / 50g skein
3-ply woolen spun
non superwash wool
22 st / 4" on US6 needle
G 6 hook
Pattern Suggestions for Cormo+Tunis:
Sonsie hat
Cold Hearts Cowl
Tincture hat
Moonflowers Hat
Pinus Cowl
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pinus-cowl
Annika Strandhed Cowl
Melancholia cowl
Fold in the Cheese
Novemberist Hat
Llariega hat
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/llariega
Lollipop Park Mittens
Grellove hat