Description
One of the things I love most about wool is that every sheep breed has its own personality.
If you’ve only ever knitted with one type of wool before, it can be quite a surprise to discover just how different they can be. Some feel soft and floaty, some are springy and resilient, while others have a silky sheen or a wonderfully rustic character.
This collection brings together some of Britain’s most interesting sheep breeds and lets each one shine in its own right.
The yarns are all spun in Yorkshire and left in their natural shades, allowing the fleece to tell its own story. Some come in creamy ecru tones, while others are naturally grey, brown or almost black.
Shetland is light and warm without feeling heavy. Herdwick is strong and sturdy, perfect for hardworking garments. Wensleydale has a beautiful lustre that catches the light, while Lonk produces a wonderfully resilient yarn that hold their shape beautifully.
Then there’s Manx Loaghtan, with its rich natural brown fleece, and Zwartbles, which creates gorgeous dark shades straight from the sheep.
These aren’t yarns that are trying to be the same. Quite the opposite. They’re all wonderfully different.
If you’ve ever been curious about how different sheep breeds affect the finished fabric, this collection is a lovely place to start exploring.
Brand
Purl &Jane Yorkshire Yarn
Yorkshire Yarn
Our very own yarn collection
There are few things I love more than wool.Not just knitting with it, but learning about it too. The different sheep breeds, the landscapes they come from, the way one fleece can behave completely differently from another on your needles.That's what inspired Yorkshire Yarn – our very own collection of British wool yarns.The more I learnt about British wool, the more fascinated I became by just how much variety there is. Some breeds produce wool that's soft and silky, some are wonderfully springy, some have a beautiful sheen and others create the sort of sturdy, hardworking fabric that lasts for years.So rather than blending everything together, I wanted to curate a collection that lets each breed speak for itself.All of the yarns are spun in Yorkshire and are left completely undyed, allowing the natural colours of the fleece to shine through. The creamy whites, soft greys, rich browns and deep charcoal shades all come directly from the sheep themselves.Within the collection you'll find some familiar favourites, including beautifully soft Bluefaced Leicester, alongside a range of British breeds that many knitters may never have worked with before.Each one has its own personality. And that's what makes exploring wool so much fun.Whether you're looking for a soft everyday jumper yarn, a rustic wool for a hard-wearing cardigan, or simply want to discover a breed you've never knitted with before, Yorkshire Yarn is an invitation to explore the remarkable world of British wool. If you want any advice about which yarn might work with which pattern, please just ask!After all, not all sheep are the same – and that's a very good thing.
