UK Produced
The UK has a long history of sheep farming and wool production, and British wool is known to be of a really high quality. Today, Britain is home to more than 60 breeds of sheep, including 25 rare breeds. There are 450 000 sheep farmers in the UK, producing nearly 70 000 tonnes of wool each year. Unfortunately the value of British wool has been steadily declining since the 1950s meaning that in many cases this amazing natural and sustainable material simply goes to waste. Currently around 60% of the wool produced in the UK is sold to China
There are many reasons to choose to buy wool that has been produced in the UK. Animal welfare is strictly controlled, as are chemical processes such as the dyeing and scouring of wool. Wool is already an incredibly sustainable product, and its environmental impact is even smaller if it hasn’t been flown around the world for processing. It’s also vitally important that we continue to support the amazing network of UK farmers, producers and fibre mills that make up the UK wool industry. We’re really pleased that there has been a renewed interest in British wool by knitters and handcrafters in recent years and we love finding UK producers and yarn companies whose products we can add to our shelves.
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply is made using a blend of wool that includes 35% Bluefaced Leicester for a luxurious feel, with a twist of nylon for added strength. This makes it ideal for projects such as hard-wearing socks, or stylish shawls with fantastic drape and softness.
We stock a range of solid shades as well as self-striping Country Birds shades.
The wool has proudly won ‘Best Sock Yarn’ at the British Knitting and Crochet Awards for several years running.
100% British wool from a crossbreed of Bluefaced Leicester – famed for its luscious handle – and Kerry Hill, renowned for its distinctive markings and crisp white fleece. Retreat Super Chunky has all of the natural qualities of a soft and gentle roving, adding a subtle halo effect to your hand knits. Generous 200g balls in a harmonious colour range of sumptuous deep tones and calming neutrals, there are shades to balance, uplift and bring you joy.
A blend of Falkland Wool, British Mohair and British Alpaca which has been gently brushed to enhance the halo effect. A great alternative to holding a strand of wool with a strand of mohair, this is a plied aran weight yarn with drape and fluff, that is just as happy knit up at a loose-ish gauge.
byLaxtons SheepSoft is a gorgeous combination of British Blue Faced Leicester and Masham breeds. Available in a concise palette of 100% natural colours and produced from fleece to finished yarn in less than 50 miles.
An ideal filling for toys and cushions. This topped fleece has been washed and carded and specially processed into 1000's of tiny wool balls that give a firm finish with a heavy weight feel. A great alternative to polyester stuffing, wool is hypoallergenic, flame retardant and biodegradable.
This stuffing is organically certified (ENCO 4061) and the scourers are OEKO-TEX registered.
50g balls of British aran weight yarn from Woolyknit, spun in Yorkshire and available in a range of bright and neutral shades.
This wool wash bar from Shear Delight is perfect for blocking and hand washing your woollens. Produced in the Lake District, It contains lanolin and Jersey milk to brighten up garments and leave them feeling wonderfully soft. Fragranced with a subtle smell of daisies and fresh pine.
Traceable 100% Bluefaced Leicester yarn from Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria. Made from field to fibre within 150 miles.
A luxury British breed blend from Baa Ram Ewe that will be a staple in any stash. The fifteen gorgeous shades of this DK weight yarn are all inspired by English Woodlands.
Also available in aran weight.
A 100g ball of undyed 2-ply lace weight wool for hand knitting. Manufactured exclusively by Glencroft from fleeces collected from two farms within 5 miles of their warehouse in Clapham, Yorkshire Dales.
DK weight yarn from the Yorkshire Dales. Clapdale Wool is a project started in 2021 with the help of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Sustainable Development Fund to create wool products – hand knit yarn, jumpers, accessories – from wool sourced from within a 10 mile radius of Glencroft’s home of Clapham, Yorkshire Dales.
A beautiful naturally coloured chunky weight yarn made from 100% British Romney Wool, grown just down the road from us at Romney Marsh Wools in Kent.
Generous 100g balls of soft and lightweight chunky yarn in shades inspired by English wildflowers from Baa Ram Ewe.
Kit containing a printed pattern and yarn from Romney Marsh Wools to make a simple and cozy hot water bottle cover.
5ply guernsey-style yarn is perfect for hard-wearing sweaters that will last a lifetime.
100% British Wool.
The undyed range of the popular Pip Colourwork 4 ply from Baa Ram Ewe. These small 4ply worsted wool yarn balls are designed to be used in colourwork garments or small knits like hats or mittens.
Made with 100% British wool,
byLaxtons SheepSoft is a gorgeous combination of British Blue Faced Leicester and Masham breeds. Produced from fleece to finished yarn in less than 50 miles.
25g balls of 100% British worsted spun wool in a beautiful range of shades. Perfect for colour work and accessory knitting.
Kit containing a 100g skein of Erika Knight Wool Local yarn and a pattern sleeve for a classic beanie hat.
Pure, woollen spun Romney Lambswool. Produced in Yorkshire by The Fibre Co.
Lore is also available in 25g mini balls.
Rare breed 4-ply British Wensleydale yarn. Produced in Cornwall by The Raw Wool Company
Naturally coloured grey 100% Romney yarn. Produced in Kent by Romney Marsh Wools.
100% British Dorset DK weight yarn. Produced in Cornwall by The Raw Wool Company.
4-ply yarn from British Lleyn sheep. Produced in Cornwall by The Raw Wool Company
100% British Dorset 4-ply weight yarn. Produced in Cornwall by The Raw Wool Company.
Beautiful yarn from sheep farmed on the Cambrian Mountains. Produced in Wales by Cambrian Wool.
Beautiful yarn from sheep farmed on the Cambrian Mountains. Produced in Wales by Cambrian Wool.
Meet Galactic Gradients, a DK yarn from Oxford biocolours that combines soft British Shetland and Bluefaced Leicester wool with their breakthrough colourfast plant dyes.
This is a versatile, mid-weight DK yarn that offers excellent stitch definition and an easy, reliable knit. Smooth and resistant to splitting, it’s especially well-suited for beginners, while still delivering a satisfying experience for more seasoned makers. Soft enough for everyday wear, it’s a true workhorse yarn you’ll reach for again and again.
Long-lasting colour, gentle on the planet, and made entirely in Great Britain. New science and a new way to knit, in shades that go the distance.