The pelt of the Icelandic sheep is beautiful, soft and lustrous,  in a delightful range of colors and patterns. An Icelandic pelt feels much like that of a luxurious fur.  The relatively low number of follicles per square millimeter, a count of 12 rather than the 53-87 of the Merino sheep, for example, makes the pelt soft and flexible.  The Icelandic pelts have many wonderful uses.  Try them as chair covers, bed throws, decorative rugs,  floor pads for infants, snuggly rugs for childrens' rooms,  seat covers for car/truck in winter, as well as many craft applications.