ULA+LIA

Sheep/Yak Wool Blend Yarn - Undyed Stone Fleece - DK

Name: Sheep/Yak Wool Blend Yarn - Undyed Stone Fleece - DK
Brand: ULA+LIA
SKU: stfldsk1
Price: 24.50 USD
Availability: InStock

20% Yak Wool, 80% Sheep Wool | 100g / 215yds (196m)

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Specially dehaired for extra softness, our Mongolian sheep wool combines the comfort of finer fibers with excellent structure and wear resistance.

Fiber Content

20% Yak Wool, 80% Sheep Wool

Gauge and Yarn Specs

DK:

Weight - 100g/3.52oz

Length - 196m/215yds

Gauge - 19 sts x 24 rows = 10cm

Needle Size - US 7 | 4.5mm

Shipping

Ships from Pittsburgh, PA, USA. All items produced 100% in Mongolia from 100%

Mongolian raw materials, so it is marked and treated as Mongolian products for international shipping. Allow two weeks for international delivery, but usually less for Canada.

Care Instructions

For the initial wash, use a dish detergent and hot water to remove spinning oils. In depth directions and a video can be found on our washing instructions page.

For subsequent washings, hand wash gently in cool or lukewarm water using a mild wool wash.

Rinse carefully, gently press out excess water, and lay flat to dry. Reshape while damp.

We recommend washing and drying a gauge swatch before beginning your project, as the yarn will soften and bloom substantially during finishing.

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Made from 80% of our specially dehaired Mongolian sheep wool and 20% pure yak wool, this blend combines softness, warmth, and durability in a yarn designed for everyday comfort.

Like our cashmere, our sheep wool goes through a dehairing process that removes the coarser guard hairs, leaving behind the finer, softer down fibers. Adding yak wool gives the blend an even softer touch and the natural warmth that makes yak fiber so special.

It's the same fiber blend we use in our popular ULA+LIA wool socks, chosen for its combination of comfort, warmth, and practicality. Whether you're knitting sweaters, hats, scarves, or other winter accessories, it's a wonderfully versatile yarn with the distinctive character of Mongolian natural fibers.

Herders to Home

Discover the people and processes behind our yarn.

Every skein of ULA+LIA yarn begins in the Mongolian countryside.

For generations, nomadic herding families have raised their animals across Mongolia's vast grasslands, deserts, and mountains. These animals produce some of the world's most remarkable natural fibers, adapted to the country's famously harsh climate.

We work with herding cooperatives and local producers to bring these fibers from Mongolia's countryside to knitters around the world.

From the collection of raw fiber to the finished skein of yarn, we're proud to share the people, places, and processes behind what we make.

Herders to Home.

Not Your Ordinary Sheep Wool

Most people are familiar with traditional sheep wool, but our Mongolian sheep wool is something a little different.

We put our wool through a specialized dehairing process, much like the one used for cashmere. This removes the coarser guard hairs and separates out the finer down fibers, creating a softer, more comfortable yarn than you might expect from ordinary sheep wool.

It's an extra step in production, but one we think makes a big difference. The result is a beautiful natural fiber that can stand comfortably alongside the cashmere, yak, and camel wool in our collection.

Find Your Perfect Fiber

Every natural fiber has something special to offer. Some are softer, some have more drape, and some are better suited to everyday wear.

Use this guide to compare the characteristics of our four core Mongolian fibers and find the right yarn for your next project.

Cashmere

Exceptional Softness

Our softest fiber, beautifully light and warm with lovely drape. Perfect for sweaters, scarves, and accessories worn close to the skin.

Yak Wool

Softness with Resilience

A wonderfully soft fiber that creates a dense, cozy fabric with excellent warmth, structure, and wear resistance.

Baby Camel Wool

Soft with Beautiful Drape

Exceptionally soft and warm, with flowing drape that's especially lovely for scarves, shawls, and relaxed garments.

Sheep Wool

Soft, Structured, and Durable

Specially dehaired for softness while retaining the structure and wear resistance that make wool so versatile.

The Difference After Washing

Our yarns are sold with spinning oils still present from the manufacturing process. These oils help protect the fibers during production, but they also affect how the yarn looks and feels. Washing them out makes a substantial difference, allowing the fibers to relax, soften, and bloom into their finished state.

You have two options: wash the yarn before knitting or wait until your project is complete. Some knitters prefer to wash their yarn first so they can enjoy its full softness while working. Others prefer to leave the spinning oils in place until the end, as they provide additional protection and help the yarn withstand the wear and tear of knitting, particularly when a project involves a lot of ripping out and reknitting.

In fact, even our finest cashmere can hold up remarkably well through repeated frogging and reknitting while the spinning oils are still present.

Whichever method you prefer, washing is an essential part of bringing out the true character of our yarns. The difference in softness, fullness, and overall appearance can be dramatic.

We always recommend knitting and washing a gauge swatch before starting your project, especially for fitted garments, so you can see how the finished fabric will look and feel. Please see the indepth instructions and washing videos in our FAQ.

Here's the difference with one of our yak wool sweaters!

Pre/Post Washing

From Our Yarn to Finished Garments

We don't just produce yarn at ULA+LIA. We also use our own fibers to design and make a wide range of knitted clothing, from sweaters and cardigans to hats, scarves, and other accessories. These aren't just craft yarns! They are also made with industrial production in mind.

Working with everything from cashmere and yak to camel and our specially dehaired sheep wool, we create garments that showcase the unique qualities of each fiber. We also hand-dye many of our yarns, experimenting with different colors and combinations to create pieces that are uniquely our own.

Making clothing with our own yarn gives us firsthand experience with how each fiber knits, drapes, and feels when worn. It's also a great way to show you what's possible with the yarn you're buying.

Take a look at some of the pieces we've made below, or explore our Apparel Collection to see more finished garments made from the same Mongolian fibers we offer to knitters around the world.

Cashmere
Yak
Sheep
Camel

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❤️

Incredible yarn no surprise

Thank you for the continued support!

Great saturated color. Follow instructions to properly prep the yarn to remove spinning oils. This is lovely yarn

Lovely

Lovely yarn, consistent quality. The natural color is easy to pair with other yarns while giving the knitted garment more character than a solid dye job will do.

Thank you! And I agree about the naturals. Especially with the fleece having a bit of a marled effect from the yak/sheep blend, it goes with everything

Sheep Wool/Cashmere Blend Yarn - Aegean Sea Blue - Fingering

I'm delighted with my yarn!

I'm very pleased with this yarn! It is a soft slightly Smoky teal color that I think is absolutely beautiful! It's definitely a lace weight but a little bit on the thicker side. I actually prefer this because it will be easier to work with. I haven't used it yet but it feels very soft in its hank. Communication has excellent throughout the entire process and my order came very quickly.

Thanks again Alice, I hope you like it as much as the camel!

Great yarn!

I haven't actually knit the bulky yarn yet, but I made a cowl out of the DK weight sheep wool/cashmere yarn in Natural White and Agean Sea. I love how it turned out. Not as soft as the 100% cashmere, but I expected that.

I'm sure you'll like the bulky too! Hope you have fun with your projects.

GORGEOUS!

This is wonderful and am searching for a special project to use it in. Most likely a top down stranded yoke pullover using some of my other Ula & Lia yarns👍🏼😍

Mixing the fibers is always a good choice, have fun with it Margo!

Lovely yarn

I've tried all of ULA+LIA bases. This one is the wooliest (well, it makes sense since it's the one with wool). It is soft with a wooly feel. I believe It would make a long-lasting garment since my swatch test didn't pill at all (and I'm vigorous with my testing). It would also be a great fingering weight to hold with another yarn like a mohair as it would add a nice drape to the garment. The color saturation is also beautiful.

Happy that you've enjoyed all of the yarn bases! Thank you for the review!

Beautiful soft yarn

Thank you Leslee!

Fabulous!

The natural brown has a slightly heathered look - it is absolutely gorgeous! The yarn feels very soft in the skein even before washing out the spinning oils, and it has a soft sheepy smell that I just love. Did I say that the color is AMAZING?!?

Shipping and customer service were fast and perfect, as always

Thank you Lori, happy to hear you're happy with everything! I hope it turned into a great project for you and you enjoyed knitting it up!

A sweater as yet still in my dreams

Gorgeous yarn!

Thank you Judith!

The color is amazingly beautiful and exactly right!

The yarn has a good feel with the 15%cashmere. I really appreciate the online help and am not sure what I will make yet.

Thank you Ann, I hope you find the right project for it. Always the hardest part!

Haven’t knit with it yet

I just love this color!

Thank you Julie!

Wool cashmere

I haven’t picked a project yet but I am very happy with the yarn. The color is gorgeous!

Thank you Julie! Just a heads up, if you use the cobalt and white together I'd reccomend a prewash of the cobalt to make sure things don't bleed together, but if you use them separately of course you're all good. Thank you again!

First timer with cashmere

I knit a chemo hat for my sister in law. I was uncertain about washing the finished hat in hot water but I followed the directions. It came out so soft and I’m sure it will be comfortable and comforting when she needs to wear it. I immediately went on line and bought more skeins of the yarn!

I'm sure it will make a great gift, thank you! And yes it's a bit weird using the hot water wash, but gets easier everytime.

This yarn is so beautiful!

Thank you again Susan!

Squishy love

I prefer natural yarn and this fits the bill. Nice feel and look.

Yes we always try to keep a good amount of undyed yarns in stock. I'm glad you like it!

Beautiful

Thank you, I hope you enjoy the yarn!

Great price but I needed to wash my yarn before using. The oil? Used while spinning has an odor. Not bad, I just smell things since my head injury years ago.

Yes some people prefer washing the skeins before knitting, some after. Following the instructions on the card insert in the package or on the washing instructions page under our FAQ should help to remove the oils. I hope you were still able to enjoy the yarn! Please feel free to send an email or a message if you're still having problems.

DL Wool/cashmere blend

I love the Periwinkle color and how nicely this knits up.

Thank you Barbara, I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the yarn!

Sheep Wool/Cashmere Blend Yarn - Olive Green - Fingering

As always the yarn is amazing! I love the deep green color too. I'm very happy to be able to support this Kickstarter.

Thank you Susan, and thanks for joining the Kickstarter again!

I love this yarn...it's perfect for the sweater I'm making!

Thank you Joan! I hope the sweater comes out as planned.

Given 4 skeins as a Xmas gift. Started a Sharon miller shawl. Not enough yarn. Pleasantly surprised that the colour is a match
Would definitely buy this yarn again

Awesome we still had some! Periwinkle was definitely a popular color, maybe we'll do it again in cashmere one of these years!

Amazing yarn

The quality and color of this will with the addition of cashmere is even more remarkable for the price. The customer service is also astounding.

Thank you again Dana. I'm already thinking about the next color choices for the wool blends next year!

Beautiful yarn

The quality of this yarn and customer service is outstanding.

Thank you for all the years of support Dana!

Love my Ula & Lia yarns, fibers & socks!

Just received the Periwinkle Sheep Wool & Cashmere yarn. To die for gorgeous; THANKS!

Thank you Margo!

Awesome!

Yarn is absolutely lovely! The company is amazing! I recommend them to everyone.

Thank you for the kind words, I apprecitate the postiive word of mouth!

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