What is British wool?

Is it British wool?
You might be fooled into thinking that buying wool certified by the wool marketing board as British wool that it would be 100% British wool. This sadly is not the case - the wool marketing board describes "British Wool as having to have a minimum content of 50% wool that originated here in the UK the rest could come from anywhere.

Where do I source my wool from?

I buy direct from the farm - so my wool is 100%British wool and I'm proud of that - it means that when you buy from me you are not only supporting a small craft business you are also supporting a small farm businesses too.

Meet Erin, a Jacob cross Welsh black mountain - she's providing some of my wool this year

and Denis - he's also supplied a wonderful fleece for this years projects.

Erin's wool is a lovely mix of colours and should provide some fantastic yarn.

I also use some other people's yarn for specific bespoke items such as this bag created in lovely blue dyed wool with a sliver of sparkle added.

Colours can be mixed to suit - you can even send me your own yarns to have something made up for you.

 Contrasting colours can be very attractive.

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