Undyed British wool top
This combed top comprises approx. 100g of Pure British wool and is suitable for spinning or felting.
This combed top comprises approx. 100g of Pure British wool and is suitable for spinning or felting.
This combed top comprises approx. 100g of Pure British wool and is suitable for spinning or felting.
Breeds
Bluefaced Leicester - Super soft and silky, perfect for ‘next to the skin’ garments. 26 microns, staple length 85-90mm.
Cheviot - Strong and resilient, perfect for socks and for bulking out a project. 30-35 microns, staple length 100mm.
Dorset Horn - An ‘at risk’ rare breed that produces a dense, bulky fibre. One of the whitest wools, making it ideal for dyeing. 32-34 microns, staple length 100mm.
Hebridean - Slightly lustrous fibre which is very strong. >35 microns, staple length 50-150mm.
Herdwick - The iconic sheep of the English Lake District, available in light or dark grey. 40 microns, staple length 85-90mm.
Jacob - A hardy, piebald sheep with dark and light patches of wool and is multi-horned, most commonly with four horns. Available in three colours. 33-35 microns, staple length 85-95mm.
Kent Romney - One of the finest English fibres, with a buttery soft feel and a lovely white colour, ideal for dyeing. 27-29 microns, staple length 80mm.
Lincoln - One of the oldest English breeds with a heavy, lustrous fleece. 36-40 microns, staple length 100-150mm.
Lleyn - A Welsh breed producing a loft, versatile fleece. A great beginners spinning fibre. 31-33 microns, staple length 60-120mm.
Lonk - A rare breed with loft and bulk. Available I two colours. 32-33 microns, staple length 100-150mm.
Manx Loaghtan - A lovely brown fibre, ideal for felting and woollen spinning. 29-31 microns, staple length 75-80mm.
Masham - A medium soft, highly lustrous, long staple fibre producing lots of natural drape when knitted. Available in two colours. 38-44 microns, staple length 150-380mm.
Radnor - A hill-dwelling Welsh breed producing a strong, bouncy fibre. 31-33 microns, staple length 80-140mm.
Shetland - Beautifully soft and highly versatile, available in four colours. 29-31 microns, staple length 90mm.
Shropshire - Bright, bouncy and ideal for dyeing. 31-33 microns, staple length 60-100mm.
Southdown - One of the oldest British breeds from the Sussex Downs. 28-30 microns, staple length 80mm.
Swaledale - Produced from hardy hill sheep, this fibre is hard wearing, strong and long. 35-45 microns, staple length 100-200mm.
Wensleydale - A rare breed with lustre, length and strength. 30-40 microns, staple length 200-300mm.
Whiteface Woodland - A rare mountain breed originating from the Pennines. 35-38 microns, staple length 100mm.