The versatile wool of this breed offers a nice combination of softness and durability, with a pleasant resilience that comes from its moderate crimp. There’s not a lot of grease in it, so it’s easy to clean and prepare. Just be sure to watch the water temperature and avoid agitating, or the wool will felt. Expect an open fleece, from which you can easily separate locks with slightly pointed tips. Shorter locks can be carded, but most Finn wool has perfect staple lengths for combing; keep the fibers parallel to accentuate the luster. Whether you fluff out the locks and spin directly from them, or spin longer fleeces from the fold, Finn is easy to work with.
Effect of dyes. It takes dyes well.
Best uses. Sturdy enough to wear well, yet often fine enough to be worn next to the skin, Finn wool is a great choice for sweaters, blankets, textured knit/purl patterns, and woven laces. It felts easily.
The Finn is one of the most prolific sheep in the world, with litters of as many as nine lambs born at a time.