100 grams of Natural Colored Romney from Vermont Farmer Gabrielle Ochs at Crescent Moon Livestock, in Orwell, VT, in a 240 yard DK skein will knit or crochet into a soft and drapey garment or accessory with just the right amount of pearlescent lustre and loft. Romney fiber is reputed for its use for outerwear because of its warmth and strength.

The first Romneys lived in the expansive Romney Marsh in the counties of Kent and East Sussex on the southeastern coast England during the Middle Ages. Commonly referred to during this time as Romney Marsh sheep, these sheep were the ancestors of what is better known in most parts of the world as Romney sheep.   A dual purpose breed used for both wool and meat, these sheep are well suited to the marshes, having developed traits that allow them to thrive in the strong winds and heavy rain of the marsh, including a strong resistance to foot rot and sheep parasites commonly found wet climates.