Brusca
Brusca is a breed and flock specific yarn. It is made of 50% Saloia and 50% Merino Branco and Merino Preto wool.
Saloia is the native sheep breed to the region of Lisbon and Setúbal. 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 Azeitão cheese was traditionally made.
DETAILS
CONTENT: 100% Portuguese Wool
WEIGHT: DK
TEXTURE: plied, toothy, dry
UNIT WEIGHT: 50g
METERAGE: 125 meters (136 yards)
NEEDLE SIZE: 4mm - 5mm (US 6-8)
GAUGE: 19-21 stitches = 10cm/4"
FELTABLE: Yes
CARE: Machine wash on wool cycle, or hand wash, lay flat to dry.
HOW IT'S MADE
Brusca is local to Portugal from start to finish. As with all of Retrosaria's yarns, Brusca is all-natural, non-superwash, and it is sourced, milled, and dyed right in Portugal from 100% wool grown by non-mulesed and free range Portuguese sheep. To learn more about Retrosaria and their yarns, visit their website here.
PROJECT IDEAS
Brusca has a lovely dry texture and wonderful loft ideal for colourwork and texture, but it's just as beautiful in stockinette projects!
Check out the Pelica Vest, Jelka Hat, Puntal Sweater, Brusca Pullover, The Harvester Sweater, and other popular patterns using this yarn!