Cowl in rare breed British wool

100% wool, fully traceable. From sheep to scarf, grown, spun, designed and knitted all within Yorkshire!

White: rare breed White Faced Woodland wool from Temple Newsam Home Farm in Leeds.
Grey: rare breed White Faced Woodland wool from Temple Newsam Home Farm in Leeds blended with Shetland wool from Lambeth View Flock in Hull.
Brown: rare breed Manx Loaghtan wool from Raskelf Rare Breeds in York and Well-i-hole Farm, Saddleworth.

The wool is woollen spun in small batches at a mill in Yorkshire. The Peg Loomer is part of the Northern England Fibreshed - a group committed to utilising and promoting the use of fibres grown and processed within the North.

White Faced Woodland are a hardy, hill breed originating from the Pennines, previously known as Penistone sheep after the Yorkshire town. They are designated a priority rare breed with the Rare Breed Survival Trust, the highest category of concern, and have distinctive spiralled horns.

Manx Loaghtan are a primitive rare breed originating from the Isle of Man, considered at risk. They have between two and six horns!

Buying local wool knitwear is a highly sustainable choice, with a vastly reduced carbon footprint - no shipping from the other side of the world! Choosing wool over synthetic fibres means no micro-plastics released into our environment. It also supports our local farmers to preserve rare, native breeds, and local crafters and small businesses.

If your preferred colour isn't available, please drop me a message as they can be made to order.

(Item posted 2nd class standard with Royal Mail, in reused packaging. Estimated delivery time 3-5 days.)