Debouillet

Debou-what? Debouillet has eluded me for more than a decade. Although the breed is well represented throughout New Mexico and other western wool-producing states, word on the streets (or in the fields?) was that Pendleton had a monopoly on it. Not wanting to tempt people with a breed they'd never touch in commercial yarn, I left Debouillet out of The Knitter's Book of Wool and promptly put it out of my mind.  Fast-forward to September 2015, when my trusted rancher in Montana emailed. They had some Debouillet to spare. Was I interested? Yes! Quick Facts This is a combed, worsted-spun, fingering-weight, three-ply yarn made from 100% Debouillet wool. The fibers in this batch average 4 inches with a fineness between 22 and 23 microns. This yarn is undyed, but a dyed version is in the works next.  Gauge:  In stockinette, the ideal gauge range for abrasion resistance and dimensional stability is 6 to 6.5 stitches per inch on US 3-4 (3.25-3.5mm) needles. You have a little more leeway with pat