Knitted headband patterns lovecrafts, loveknittings new. The wensleydale sheep is a large breed of domesticated sheep. Wensleydale danielle jumper pattern wensleydale longwool. Seth the wensleydale is a crochet amigurumi pattern from kerry lords sheep special issue of toft quarterly. Explore this comprehensive range of free crochet patterns, featuring a wide range of crochet projects encompassing everything from fun, geometric crochet blankets to eyecatching crochet dresses from your favourite brands and designers. Please select alpaca blend bluefaced leicester british wool breeds jacobs mohair norwegian wool wensleydale. It is one of the largest and heaviest of all sheep breeds. A sock pattern designed for whistlebares cuthbert sock yarn which is a no nylon blend of mohair and wensleydale perfect for the best ever socks. Check out our free, quick and easytoknit headbands. There will be a new batch of hand dyed honey blonde wensleydale locks available before the weekend, and a hand dyed lot of very long english leicester locks in dark honey are already.
Some of the best known longwool sheep breeds are bluefaced leicester, wensleydale, border leicester, masham, and romney, and there are many more. Willow aran beanie pattern wensleydale longwool sheep shop. The wensleydale sheep originated in 1839 with blue cap, a large leicester tup or ram crossed with a local mug or teeswater. Wensleydale west yorkshire spinners reared, sheared. Your information will not be shared with any organisation outside of world of wool. Shear wensleydale is set in 24acres of paddocks and woodland in lower wensleydale. Shear wensleydale wool shop wool, kits, fleece and garments. Its a large long wool breed with a distinctive grey black face, ears and legs. Primitive wool applique patterns free freebie for you to. I stripped the bump into eight strips to shorten the color repeats, and. Micron count 3335 staple length 812 inches yearling fleece weight 20 pounds. Blue cap, a sheep of immense strength and character had a very dark head and skin but his fleece was white, with long lustrous curls, and the amazing wensleydale was born. If you dont see what you want yet, visit our store, see us at wool shows or email.
It is named for the wensleydale region of north yorkshire, in the north of england, where it was bred in the early nineteenth century by crossbreeding a dishley leicester ram with local longwoolled sheep of a breed that is now extinct. Our exclusive sheep shop hand knitting patterns specially designed for our finest lustre wensleydale wool. Seth the wensleydale sheep pattern by the toft alpaca. Want to know about new posts, pattern releases, tutorials, and good things from around the web. The wensleydale is a large long wool sheep with a distinctive grey black face, ears and legs.
Knitted headband patterns lovecrafts, loveknittings new home. Fleeces are entirely kemp free as a result of the unique characteristics of the wool producing follicles. Ideas crochet patterns free rug hooks for 2019 how to make a wool primitive stuffed animals yahoo image search results primitive felt patterns crow hill primitives rug hooking patterns, kits, hand dyed wool see more. We keep 500 slaughter free no kill pedigree sheep to an incredibly high welfare standard to give you the best wool and fleece. Knit with 30yds or so, wensleydale is a great way to use up leftover sock yarn. This amigurumi crochet animal project kit contains our luxurious pure wool yarn and an easytofollow downloadable pattern with video links for all the. They are naturally polled and have a tuft of long wool on top of the head which is not typically shorn for aesthetic purposes. Wensleydale is a quicktoknit buddy for cheddar, the craftlit critter. The wensleydale is a uk breed and is classified as a long wool and lustre. This product will be accessible from my downloadable products located in my account after purchase. The wensleydale sheep has a special appearance, with its fleece gracefully hanging in long curly locks. Knitted baby hats are an essential accessory, and most of them are quick and easy to make for knitters of any experience level. A unisex pullover in a soft yarn made from the wool of wensleydale sheep.
Last but not least, i have been working on a bump of targhee wool in the colorway talisman from into the whirled. Posts about wensleydale wool written by pinko knitter. Wensleydale gems collection harriet cardigan west yorkshire. Its yours to keep as if you had purchased the printed copy in store or at a wool show. Many spinners prefer using longwool top to spin into yarn for mittens, socks, hats and outerwear especially because it is more durable than fine wool. This gorgeous wool is 100% wensleydale wool and spun, dyed and balled in yorkshire. Jul 11, 2014 you can shop online for wool top made from any of the aforementioned breeds. However, if you are unable to download or would prefer a printed version. One of the characteristics of commercial longwool top is that is has more luster shine than fine wool top.
Aran knitting patterns, irish sweater pattern aran. So good for felting that felting teachers say it is the only fiber to use for those beautiful transparent felted scarves and wall hangings. Possessing a bluegrey face, the breed was developed in the 19th century by crossing english leicester and teeswater sheep. This is the yarn formerly known as creskeld that i used to carry when i had my online store. Its wool price has risen an absolutely incredible 700% since 2007. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It has a bluegrey face, and has long, ringletlike locks of wool. Do not use safety eyes if youre going to let your cat have. In our free guide to spinning wool ebook, you will learn how to spin wool from rare sheep breeds and other wool fibers along with 3. Mohair from our angora goats and wool from our wensleydale sheep is spun in yorkshire before being hand dyed, to an array of brilliant colours, back here on the farm.
A specially created sheep shop handknitting pattern for use with our wensleydale double knitting dk wool. Wensleydale west yorkshire spinners reared, sheared and. Wensleydale wool is the finest and most valuable lustre longwool in the world, having commanded the highest price in the british wool marketing boards wool schedule over recent years. The wensleydale is a british breed of domestic sheep. Aug 27, 2014 i know all wool does felt, but i have had no trouble with this particular brand. Wensleydale 4 ply scarf pattern wensleydale longwool sheep shop. West yorkshire spinners gems harriet cardigan digital pattern.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Shear wensleydale wool shop wool, kits and garments. Please note that the prices above were correct at the time of the original post. Yarns made from long wool are usually worsted spun, a spinning method than enhanced the natural properties of the wensleydale fleece by adding some extra strength, softness and sheen to the finish product. Buy west yorkshire spinners gems harriet cardigan digital pattern from the knitting patterns range at hobbycraft.
Longwool fibers have an average staple length of 410 inches, and their fiber has a weighty hand and lustrous sheen. Posts about wensleydale written by alltheprettyfibers. Primitive applique patterns free bing images has a dog with leash pattern 7 best images of rug hooking patterns printable free. Browse a wide range of free knitting patterns, available in a variety of colours and textures.
Wensleydale wool is the finest and most valuable luster longwool in the world. We are really excited to launch this fantastic new collection of patterns to support our wensleydale. Here are some photos of the first new handpainted bfl fleeces, and some more merino and polwarth hand painted wool rovingscombed tops that i have listed in my etsy store. The aran sweater market, the famous original since 1892. Wensleydale longwool sheep shop is now under the ownership of kath and she has a bricks and mortar shop on leyburn, as well as the online shop at.
Shop by wool select a wool below to find all of its products. West yorkshire spinners wensleydale fleece gems hank dk all. Free crochet patterns the best collection of free crochet. The wensleydale is a breed of domestic sheep that originated in the wensleydale region of north yorkshire. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Fleeces are entirely kemp free as a result of the unique characteristics of the woolproducing follicles. In our free guide to spinning wool ebook, you will learn how to spin wool from rare sheep breeds and other wool fibers along with 3 fun wool patterns. As a thank you bonus, youll get a copy of the windbreaker hat pattern. West park house, arrathorne, north yorkshire, dl8 1ne. You can enjoy the luxury of the finest lustre longwool in the world, creating your own beautiful garment. We commission, spin and dye our rare breed wensleydale wool in 4ply, dk and aran weight yarns in a spectrum of tempting shades. Its wool is amazingly soft, and is one of the finest longwools in the world. Stacking 33 and 22 ribbing at the neck to create a yokelike deep crewneck that draws attention to the wearers face and angling the armholes to eliminate unflattering bulk at the underarm seams.
Wensleydale longwool sheepshop aran suggested substitutes. The bfl fleeces are now on the same price level as wensleydale fleece at the global wool auction. The fibre staple is a generous 20 to 30cm with 32 to 34 microns in thickness. Wensleydale longwool sheep shop are located in leyburn, in.
A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of wensleydale longwool sheepshop aran, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. This aran weight wool has exceptional luster and superb handle, making it one of the most unique handknitting yarns in the world. The long, soft, silky curls of the wensleydale characterise the nature this yarn, which drapes and dye like silk. West yorkshire spinners patterns are known for adding a modern twist on traditional, classic styles for the whole family. It has a bluegrey face and long purled wool, and is among the heaviest of british sheep. Perfect for hand spinning, hand felting, doll making and many other craft uses. The wensleydale is a uk breed and is classified as a longwool and lustre. Now available six stunning designs by sarah hatton. In 2012 the beech hill breeding flock was donated to merrist wood college farm in surrey, where they are continuing the breed. You can shop online for wool top made from any of the aforementioned breeds.
Wensleydale longwool sheep shop has chosen a beautiful colour range that compliments the natural lusciousness of the wool. We also offer a range of exclusive, contemporary knitting and crochet patterns. This means that, after purchase, you will be able to download it immediately onto your computer, tablet or smartphone. Make your very own irish fisherman sweater with our easy to follow guide and informative kit. Download your free copy of our guide, substitute yarn in 5 easy steps, and we will lightly pepper your inbox with more creative inspiration. I stripped the bump into eight strips to shorten the color repeats, and im spinning the strips end to end.
We are adding our most popular patterns to purchase and download online. These patterns feature designs for pullovers, winter accessories, cardigans, and more. Mohair from our angora goats and wool from our wensleydale sheep is spun in yorkshire before being hand dyed, to. An interesting mock cable stitch beanie hat, knit from 1 ball of wensleydale longwool sheep shop aran wool a specially created sheep shop handknitting pattern for use with our pure wensleydale aran wool one of our range of popular patterns for small projects purchase, download, print and knit. Free knitting advice, gorgeous knitting yarn and british wool and yorkshire wool specialists. Do not use safety eyes if youre going to let your cat have at him, though. We have a variety of free knitting patterns for baby hats, including beanies, pixie hats, earflap hats, preemie hats, cute animal hats and more. Stunningly soft, luxurious wool from our fabulous sheep, wensleydales and bluefaced leicesters, home grown on our farm from our flock in the cotswolds, uk. Free knitting patterns online deramores knitting and. Toft british wool yarn and patterns for knitting and crochet. It is often used for blending with finer but shorter stapled wools, where a strong yarn is required. From flowers to fair isle, chunky to lacy, you can create a headband to match any outfit for winter or summer, perfect alongside another adorable knitting accessories patterns.
Wensleydale longwool sheep shop home of the finest lustre longwool yorkshire yarn since 1989. As a familyrun business we create high quality garments, fleece, wool and other items for sale mainly produced from wensleydale longwool sheep. By subscribing to our newsletter you agree to receive emails with latest news from world of wool. Home free crochet patterns fibrewensleydale wool free crochet patterns explore this comprehensive range of free crochet patterns, featuring a wide range of crochet projects encompassing everything from fun, geometric crochet blankets to eyecatching crochet dresses from your favourite brands and designers. This aran weight wool has exceptional luster and superb handle, making it one of the most unique handknitting. Wensleydale longwool sheep shop are located in leyburn, in the heart of the yorkshire dales and sell our. Each pattern has been developed to make full use of the natural beauty, softness, and lustre of our quality wensleydale yarn. Here at causeway farm barn i have a small number of wenslydale longwools which enable me to produce fibre materials for my own use as an artist. It has received the british wool international quality award.
However, if you are unable to download or would prefer a printed version, please contact the office on. Wensleydale, blueface leicester, suffolk, herdwick, jacob, manx loaghtan, swaledale, wensleydale, and traditional guernsey yarn in 11 colors. Some of the leaner, smoother yarns like wensleydale, gotland and jacobmohair or the worsted spun versions will make leaner styles, while a woollen spun yarns. Jul 08, 2016 posts about wensleydale wool written by pinko knitter. West yorkshire spinners knitting patterns lovecrafts. Free knitting patterns to download today browse a wide range of free knitting patterns, available in a variety of colors and textures. Its a great first knitting pattern to get kids hooked. Ultimately wensleydale wool is a great fibre to knit with, if you want to prioritise the strength, drape and shine of your knitted garments. Titus is a fingering weight blend of 50% wensleydale wool, 30% alpaca, and 20% bluefaced leicester wool. Supporting the wensleydale gems collection, this pattern by sarah hatton is. King cole 2765 jacket, sweater and blanket in dk downloadable pdf.
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