Rare Breed, Rare Yarn: Bohlayer’s Small-Batch Romeldale CVM

Facing devastating crop losses, Heather Loomis turned to a flock of rare Romeldale CVM sheep. Today, their carefully tended pastures yield some of the most coveted small-batch yarn around.

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