Breed Specific Yarn

Traditionally, commercial yarn producers have tended to blend together the fleeces of many different breeds; eliminating coarser fibres with the aim of creating a soft yarn. However this can also create a homogenous product that doesn’t utilise individual fibre characteristics to their full potential. A soft fibre such as Merino is ideal for next to skin wear, but it won’t last long as a pair of socks that may be subjected to daily wear, or an outer garment that needs to protect from harsh weather. A fibre like Romney on the other hand, which comes from sheep who have evolved over hundreds of years to survive on the cold and wet Romney Marsh in Kent, might not make an ideal base layer, but it will make a hardwearing and warm jumper that will last for years to come.

Here at Flock, we love learning about different sheep breeds, their individual quirks and characteristics and the beautiful fibre that they produce. We also love getting to know the farmers and suppliers that have chosen to specialise in a particular breed of sheep, and hearing them talk passionately about their chosen flocks.