Cotswold Wool Yarn
Yarn of Rare Beauty from a Rare Breed of Sheep

Currently Sold Out- Replacement Schedule Uncertain

Renowned for centuries in Britain for its beauty and utility, Cotswold wool production funded the construction of the great cathedrals and churches, and literally helped England become the country it is today.  It was nicknamed "the golden fleece" both for its creamy color and its great value.  Usurped from favor at the end of the 1800's by the then-trendy fine wools, the Cotswold breed dwindled to near extinction.  Resurrected at the very brink, the Cotswold today is enjoying a comeback, but is still considered rare by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy - meaning that there are fewer than 1,000  annual

North American registrations, and estimated fewer than 5,000 purebred animals existing worldwide. Fleece from our Cotswold sheep flock is carefully skirted and sorted by hand to ensure that only sound, clean, long-stapled fiber goes into our yarn.  Fleeces are carefully washed right here at the farm, then sent to the mill.        Our Cotswold yarn is milled by Taos Valley Wool Mill to our exact specifications, and spun semi-worsted to highlight the natural luster of this lovely long wool. Sometimes called Poor Man's Mohair, Cotswold has arguably the most shine of all wools, and takes dye wonderfully.  It is a strong, supple yarn with a feeling of substance to it, and will drape nicely.  Our yarn is a two-ply that measures 11-12 wraps per inch, or "worsted" in knitting terms.  We offer our Cotswold yarn in skeins of 4 oz. (200 yd.) and 8 oz. (400 yd.). .