Brusca is abreed and flock specific yarn.It is made of 50% Saloia and 50% Merino Brancoand Merino Preto wool.

Saloia is the native sheep breedto the region of Lisbon and Setbal. It is well documented since the 19th century as its wool was one of the finest available in the country. Saloia sheep have also become famous for their milk, from which the famous Azeito cheese was traditionally made.

Brusca is made from the wool of free range sheep. Mulesing is not practiced in Portugal.

Grown, scoured, milled and dyed in Portugal.

Shades A, B, C and BC are natural (not dyed). Like all Rosa Pomar yarns, Brusca is non-superwash and not bleached.

Weight: DK

Length: 136 Yards / 125 meters

Yarn Weight: 50 grams / 1.76 ounces

Fiber Content: 100% fine portuguese wool (50% Saloia, 50% Merino Brancoand Merino Preto)

Gauge: 19-21 sts x 27-30 rows = 4 x 4 inches | 10 x 10cm on a US 6-8

Ply: 2 ply

Washing Instructions: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry.