Cotswold Wool Yarn

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

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. Cotswold sheep were introduced to the US in the mid-1800s.

Cotswold wool has long been referred to as

"the golden fleece" both for its creamy color and its great value. Usurped from favor in the early 1900'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. Borrowing from the "golden fleece" idea, we are pleased to offer "Golden Sheep Yarn" © - 100% pure Cotswold wool yarn exclusively from our flock.

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. The natural white yarn is not snow white, but rather a warm cream or ivory color. My brother calls it Candlelight and I think that's the perfect description of the color.

Our Cotswold yarn is milled by Stonehedge Farm and Fiber Mill whose expertise with long-stapled fiber really highlights 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 created in four weights - a single ply worsted weight, a 2-ply bulky, a 3-ply worsted weight and a 3-ply sportweight. All natural white yarn is sold at $4.00 per ounce. Dyed yars is $5.00 per ounce.

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Cotswold Wool Yarn

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All natural, white yarn prices are $4 per ounce.

DYED yarn prices are $5 per ounce.

Natural White 2-ply bulky weight yarn
Swatched into a 4X4 inch square, using knitting needles size 10, (6 mm), this yarn yielded 13 sts and 18 rows. Using crochet hook size J, (10), (6 mm), this yarn yielded 12 sts and 14 rows. Skein size: 4.5 oz. / 130 g 108 yd /98 m $18.00 Buy Now

Dyed 2-ply bulky weight yarn
Old Gold 2 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 140 g 105 yd / 95 m $25.00 each Buy Now Violets 2 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 140 g 105 yd / 95 m $25.00 each Buy Now Spruce 2 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 140 g 105 yd / 95 m $25.00 each Buy Now Oxblood 2 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 140 g 105 yd / 95 m $25.00 each Buy Now Seafoam 1 Skein Available 5.0 oz / 140 g 105 yd / 95 m $25.00 each Buy Now Blue Skies 2 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 140 g 105 yd / 95 m $25.00 each Buy Now Plum 2 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 140 g 105 yd / 95 m $25.00 each Buy Now Emerald Isle 4 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 140 g 105 yd / 95 m $25.00 each Buy Now	Old Gold Violets Spruce Oxblood Seafoam Blue Skies Plum Emerald Isle

Natural White single ply worsted weight yarn
Swatched into a 4X4 inch square, using knitting needles size 3, (3.25 mm), this yarn yielded 22 sts and 28 rows. Using crochet hook size H, (8), (5 mm), this yarn yielded 14 sts and 20 rows. Skein size: 5.0 oz. / 150 g ~250 yd / 230 m $20.00 Buy Now
Dyed single ply worsted weight yarn
Honey Bee 1 Skeins Available 5.5 oz / 150 g 250 yd / 227m $27.50 each Buy Now Orchid Bouquet 4 Skeins Available 5.5 oz / 150 g 250 yd / 227m $27.50 each Buy Now Autumn Leaf 2 Skeins Available 5.5 oz / 150 g 250 yd / 227m $27.50 each Buy Now Hot Stuff 2 Skeins Available 5.5 oz / 150 g 250 yd / 227m $27.50 each Buy Now Lipstick 4 Skeins Available 5.5 oz / 150 g 250 yd / 227m $27.50 each Buy Now	Honey Bee Orchid Bouquet Autumn Leaf Hot Stuff Lipstick

Natural White 3-ply worsted weight yarn
Swatched into a 4X4 inch square, using knitting needles size 8, (5 mm), this yarn yielded 15 sts and 22 rows. Using crochet hook size I, (9), (5 mm), this yarn yielded 14 sts and 18 rows. Skein size: 8 oz. / 220 g ~250 yd / 225 m $32.00 Buy Now
Dyed 3-ply worsted weight yarn
Robin's Egg 1 Skeins Available 7.5 oz / 220 g 246 yd / 223m $37.50 each Buy Now Old Gold 2 Skeins Available 7.5 oz / 220 g 246 yd / 223m $37.50 each Buy Now Really Pink 1 Skein Available 5.0 oz / 140 g 160 yd / 145m $25.00 Buy Now Coral 1 Skein Available 7.5 oz / 220 g 246 yd / 223m $37.50 each Buy Now Deep Water 1 Skeins Available 7.5 oz / 210 g 241 yd / 219m $37.50 each Buy Now Raw Salmon 1 Skein Available 4.5 oz / 130 g 142 yd / 129 m $22.50 each Buy Now	Robin's Egg Old Gold Really Pink Coral Deep Water Raw Salmon

Natural White 3-ply sport weight yarn
Swatched into a 4X4 inch square, using knitting needles size 2, (2.75 mm), this yarn yielded 24 sts and 32 rows. Using crochet hook size G, (6), (4.25 mm), this yarn yielded 16 sts and 20 rows. Skein size: 5.5 oz. / 160g ~250 yd / 227 m $22.00 Buy Now
Dyed 3-ply sport weight yarn
In The Forest 4 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 150g 246 yd / 223m $25.00 each Buy Now Pharoah's Robes 3 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 150g 246 yd / 223m $25.00 each Buy Now Bahama Cove 4 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 150g 246 yd / 223m $25.00 each Buy Now Chocolate Cherry 4 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 150g 246 yd / 223m $25.00 each Buy Now Tropical Fruit 1 Skein Available 4.0 oz / 110 g 180 yd / 163 m $20.00 each Buy Now Tropical Fruit 3 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 150g 246 yd / 223 m $25.00 each Buy Now Spring 3 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 150g 246 yd / 223 m $25.00 each Buy Now Spring 1 Skein Available 3.5 oz / 110g 171 yd / 155m $17.50 each Buy Now Queen of Sheba 3 Skeins Available 5.0 oz / 150g 246 yd / 223m $25.00 each Buy Now	In The Forest Pharoah's Robes Bahama Cove Chocolate Cherry Tropical Fruit Tropical Fruit Spring Spring Queen of Sheba

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