14 Designs by Marie Wallin using Rowan 'British Shhep Breeds Wool' (100% British Wool)

Wool of the Blue Faced Leicester is fairly fine, dense and demi-lustrous, soft to the touch, drapes well and feels comfortable next to the skin.

In Wales this sheep is known as 'Cochddu' meaning 'brownish'. This hardy sheep produces fleece which is black, short and thick with a firm handle, durable, light weight and warm.

Jacob sheep are generally considered to be an ornamental breed and are often adorned with two, four or six horns. They are believed to originate from Mesopotamia in Biblical times. The fleece produces naturally blended shades of brown and creamy white.

These sheep are widely spread throughout the United Kingdom. The fleece is moderately short with fine fibres.