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Definition: Cheviot wool is fairly fine and has a nice handle. The fleece has some crimp but isn't well defined in the staple. The fleece is white with little lustre.

Cheviot is a nice wool for the handspinner and makes a lofty woollen yarn, great for knitted items.

Fibre Length	Quality	Fleece Weight
4 inches	48 - 56s	2 - 4 kg.

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