{"title":"Hampshire 4ply","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Moutard","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33403357706,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0172_1fed4ea2-653b-443e-8f60-8e78c7e3369d.jpg?v=1645710867"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-the-end-of-a-perfect-day","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Barafundle Beach","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33403566794,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_1497.jpg?v=1761820431"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-sunshine-on-my-shoulder","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Tracking The Wolf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33618451082,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_01512.jpg?v=1645709934"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-grey","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Naturally","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx 98%wool 2%alpaca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. 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Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34723417226,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_3872.jpg?v=1715603922"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-a-little-of-what-you-fancy","title":"Hampshire 4ply - A Little Of What You Fancy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36019706378,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/1X9A5455.jpg?v=1620225569"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-opposite-directions","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Spice Market","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e210m about 50g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the \u003cstrong\u003eSAME DAY\u003c\/strong\u003e if placed before 2pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37590322634,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_1225.jpg?v=1659690958"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-sunny-side-of-the-street","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Buttercup","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37590890378,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0162.jpg?v=1645710572"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-birds-flying-high","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Mouse In The House","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37592122378,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0150.jpg?v=1645709879"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-its-a-redhead-thing","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Its a Redhead Thing","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37592468810,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0169_c632ed5e-01b3-46f0-afc8-f1d0f4d049b2.jpg?v=1645710773"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-my-cup-runneth-over-1","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Under the Old Oak","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37597736906,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0174.jpg?v=1645710971"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-trace-elements","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Looking in the Mirror","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37598045898,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0171_71f2d44e-d095-4a0c-933e-8c65a86f1b2c.jpg?v=1645710820"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-hidden-depths","title":"Hampshire 4ply -Ruby Ruby Ruby","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37598295626,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_01683_3bd0adcb-ddef-4fa7-a2f6-fed38e5cb235.jpg?v=1645711229"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-dont-wreck-my-reputation","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Diesel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37752704842,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_1220.jpg?v=1659691217"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-round-and-around-we-go","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Blue Jean Baby","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e210m about 50g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38799493642,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0149.jpg?v=1645709820"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-dancing-with-olive","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Dancing With Olive","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38960945930,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0165.jpg?v=1645710677"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-memory-of-an-elephant","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Memory of an Elephant","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40283297226,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_1226.jpg?v=1659690906"},{"product_id":"copy-of-hampshire-4ply-the-perfect-storm","title":"Hampshire 4ply - An Awkward Situation","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43450542986,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0163.jpg?v=1645710616"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-a-summer-abroad","title":"Hampshire 4ply - A Summer Abroad","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46250822218,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_1219.jpg?v=1659690479"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-truffle-hunting","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Truffle Hunting","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. 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Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46955534218,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_1223.jpg?v=1659691064"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-dragonglass","title":"Hampshire 4ply -Dragonfly","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e210m about 50g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47190123530,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/1X9A5428.jpg?v=1620223473"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-perfect-storm","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Perfect Storm","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47649564298,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0152.jpg?v=1645709993"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-weather-rolling-in","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Weather Rolling In","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":376406474780,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0161.jpg?v=1645710515"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-compromised","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Compromised","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":376553111580,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_1347.jpg?v=1587228577"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-ratty","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Raspberry","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7884370771996,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0153_dbaaad7e-d37d-4872-b031-9f906d8e8d93.jpg?v=1645711078"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-free-spirited","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Free Spirited","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7890195021852,"sku":"21015","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_3876.jpg?v=1715603413"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-reputation-what-reputation","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Reputation, What Reputation","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7905719320604,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_0170_96853627-57d7-487b-86ef-712ce7d95382.jpg?v=1645711008"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-no-where-i-need-to-be","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Bluebell Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the \u003cstrong\u003eSAME DAY\u003c\/strong\u003e if placed before 2pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8172230377572,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_1218.jpg?v=1659690541"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-mini-skein-set-13","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Davi Mitts sets","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs seen in the new Laine magazine the Davi mitts designed by Aleks Byrd take 5 mini skeins of Hampshire. These sets do not include the pattern which is available in Laine or from their website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e82m about 20g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eImage courtesy of Laine Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Pink","offer_id":12143185068132,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":18453106032702,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_1231.jpg?v=1548022601"},{"product_id":"emma-yoke-kit","title":"Emma Yoke -  Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eI met Astrid Teuting at Edinburgh Yarn Festival in 2018, and was overwhelmed by her clever and fun use of colour. Astrid went on to design this fabulous yoke jumper with our Hampshire 4ply yarn. We are now pleased to offer kits for the jumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Knitting has been one of my favourite hobbies since my primary school time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2013 my passion became a complete new dimension. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI discovered the Fair Isle technique on Ravelry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotally fascinated by the many colours and patterns and the associated options, I soon started to design my own models. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis joy inspires me to again other new designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo share my passion with other knitting enthusiasts, my goal is to write instructions that are easy to understand and are knitable.' Astrid Teuting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all kits will be shipped after the 22nd October as we eagerly await our new seasons yarn back from the mill. Each kit will be hand dyed for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNeedles\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80cm circular knitting needle and needles for the sleeves, size 3,5mm \/ US 4 - colourwork (Yoke)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esize 3,0 mm \/ US 2 ½ - plain sts (body \u0026amp; sleeves)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor sizes to achieve given gauge\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGauge (10cmx10cm)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28sts x 32rnds - stranded colourwork (Yoke) 24sts x 38rnds - plain sts (body \u0026amp; sleeves) (i.e. knit swatch in the round in order to get accurate gauge)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 538px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXS\/S\/S2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM\/M2\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL2\/XL\/XL2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e XXL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXXL2\/3XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit bust:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e86,91,96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100,106,111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e116,122,127\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e137,142\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34,36,38\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40,42,44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46,48,50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54,56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eNon-EU VAT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains all the yarn needed to make the Emma Yoke jumper in Hampshire 4ply by The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe despatch all orders as soon as is practically possible. This can be a couple of days due to our commitment to put our sheeps welfare first. if placed before 2pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as the yarn is returned in the same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePayment for products and delivery services can be made in GBP or the local currency that is offered to the country to which your order is being delivered. All prices shown on the website for both products and delivery services are inclusive of any applicable UK VAT. The total price you pay us for products, or The Little Grey Sheep for the delivery, is always the same, regardless of whether or not UK VAT is chargeable on the sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhere you've requested delivery to an EU address, the price paid for the product and the delivery service will usually include VAT at the appropriate rate for the country of delivery. .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhere you've ordered products for delivery to a non-EU address, both the products and the delivery service will normally be zero-rated, with no UK VAT chargeable on either. However, the price paid by you for the products and delivery services will remain the same as shown on the website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBecause of this we have adjusted our international shipping rates on orders for delivery outside the EU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn these situations, you may prefer to place your order by emailing us directly and receiving a Paypal invoice. However, please note that shipping costs charged by this service will be higher than the cost of the delivery service offered via the website.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"XS\/S\/S2","offer_id":12391022821476,"sku":"","price":76.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M\/M2\/L","offer_id":12391022854244,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L2\/XL\/XL2","offer_id":12391022887012,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":12391022919780,"sku":"","price":137.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Sky Colourway X,S,S2","offer_id":31828125581374,"sku":"","price":76.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M,M2,L Blue Sky Colourway","offer_id":31828131872830,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L2,XL,XL2 Blue Sky Colourway","offer_id":31828132233278,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/Screen_Shot_2018-10-07_at_16.52.17.png?v=1538927627"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-dragonglass-1","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Dragonglass","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18607387312190,"sku":"210401","price":15.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/1X9A5467.jpg?v=1620226181"},{"product_id":"the-cranstone-hat-sticka-the-tithe-collection","title":"Cranstone Hat - Sticka - The Tithe Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cranstone Hat features The Tithe Collections signature stitch detailing in contrasting colours. Knit in the round the elongated stitches are cabled to give an arrow head effect to the pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilising 5 different colours of the Hampshire 4ply it is a striking and contemporary essential for those chillier days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking its name from the funny little field that sits in the centre of the village and is home to our village pond. Cranstone was laterly changed to Domesday field. Maybe reflecting the old story of a drowning, and  the dangerous nature of the deep spring fed wells that surround the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern details 3 sizes to fit head cm, 50-52, 53-55, 56-58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e                                                             in, ( 19.75-20, 21-21.75, 22-23)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for all the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Beetroot \/ Kit","offer_id":18791462502462,"sku":"","price":35.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sky Blue \/ Kit","offer_id":18791462567998,"sku":"","price":35.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"None \/ ONLY Sticka: The Tithe Collection (no wool)","offer_id":18791638728766,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/fullsizeoutput_6717.jpeg?v=1552156856"},{"product_id":"lily-of-the-valley-shawl-heike-gittens-kit","title":"A lovely Stylish Shawl - The Birdie Shawl Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e The Birdie Shawl is an update on a shawl I designed in 2016. During in the Covid craziness I started to play golf! it soon became quite an addiction and I wanted to play in all weathers. Having a cosy shawl to keep my neck warm was a must, so I looked back into some of my designs and reimagined The Birdie Shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll yarn is hand-dyed by myself on the farm and is available in array of the most beautiful colours. The only difficulty is choosing which shades to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birdie Shawl is worked from the bottom up starting with the lace border, comprising of simple yarnover’s and knit togethers. The crescent shape is achieved by working short rows and the result is a long shallow shawl that is very easy to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA choice of either garter stitch of stocking stitch for the body depending on your own preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect accessory to keep you snug in all seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStein Fine Wool® 4ply a super soft drapey shawl, worsted spun yarn from our own Trademarked fine wool flock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotland DK a lustrous arm fibre raised, spun and dyed on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHampshire 4ply a traditional woollen spun yarn with lots of memory and a slight bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is for the yarn and includes the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Forest Walk Hampshire 4ply","offer_id":20397779812414,"sku":"0","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tangerine Hampshire 4ply","offer_id":20397779845182,"sku":"0","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dragonfly Hampshire 4ply","offer_id":20397779877950,"sku":"0","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caramel Hampshire 4ply","offer_id":20397779910718,"sku":"0","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple Blood Gotland DK","offer_id":47593679814961,"sku":"","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stein Fine Wool ® Witches Brew","offer_id":47593679847729,"sku":"","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_3020.jpg?v=1697983636"},{"product_id":"hapsburg-mittens-aleks-byrd","title":"Hapsburg Mittens - Aleks Byrd","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInspired by the cascading patterned tiled roofs of Vienna and Budapest. Add a touch of colourful continental chic at your fingertips. Designed by the young designer Aleks Byrd who uses her Estonian heritage to design beautiful patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hapsburg Mittens are knitted using our Hampshire 4ply which is a beautiful cosy yarn. Hampshire has the amazing quality of not pilling and just getting softer with use. This lofty yarn blooms to produce a silky cosy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":30887676117054,"sku":"","price":35.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pinks","offer_id":30887676182590,"sku":"","price":35.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_3746.jpg?v=1571406389"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-oatmeal","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Oatmeal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31280264216638,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_1224.jpg?v=1659691014"},{"product_id":"jaycee-cardigan-isabell-kraemer","title":"Jaycee Cardigan - Isabell Kraemer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous pattern from the legendary designer Isabell Kramer using yarn from The Grey Sheep Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eXS - 35.5in - 88.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eS - 38in - 95cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eM1 - 40.5in - 102cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eM2 - 43 - 108cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eL - 46.5 - 116.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eXL - 50 - 124\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eXXL - 53 - 132\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is in the original Barafundle Bay colour and contains all the yarn and full instructions, if you would like a different colour please note on order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":31735231381566,"sku":"","price":65.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":31735231414334,"sku":"","price":65.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M1","offer_id":31735231447102,"sku":"","price":78.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M2","offer_id":31735231479870,"sku":"","price":78.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":31735231512638,"sku":"","price":91.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":31735231545406,"sku":"","price":91.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":31735231578174,"sku":"","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/Screenshot2020-04-18at18.05.25.png?v=1587229957"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-rock-pooling","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Rock Pooling","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32723742294078,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_3692.jpg?v=1611157722"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-seville","title":"Hampshire 4ply -Seville","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39730007441470,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_3871.jpg?v=1715603838"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-no-where-i-need-to-be-1","title":"Hampshire 4ply - No Where I Need To Be","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m 60g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 3.25mm needles [for a softer handle]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the same week due to our farming commitments. If you need your order pronto for a special occasion then give us a shout!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble RETURNS as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44672494731569,"sku":"","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_0068.heic?v=1770635776"},{"product_id":"lets-get-started","title":"Lets Get Started - Hampshire 4ply","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are able to dye to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e420m about 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 36 on 2.75mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to dispatch all orders on the \u003cstrong\u003eSAME DAY\u003c\/strong\u003e if placed before 2pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44877490585905,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/products\/IMG_2073.jpg?v=1678804933"},{"product_id":"its-different-hampshire-4ply","title":"Its Different - Hampshire 4ply","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous new yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves to not use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks of traditional British breed sheep. Susie was very concerned as this beautiful fibre was going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we hatched a plan, to work with these farmers, and produce a blend from the county we call home. It was to be a truly British yarn, traditionally woollen spun and produced in Yorkshire. Working alongside skilled artisans that bring the heritage of  Yorkshires historic textile industry into the modern era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked the fabric blooms and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. The colours are based on the natural colours of our home county, working with the variegated base rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest it our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, lambing, making the hay we feed, through to the scouring (washing) plant and spinning mill, right back to the hand dyeing on the farm. Everything is done in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on the artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well. Passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. 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Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48549753061681,"sku":null,"price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_2392.jpg?v=1775818415"},{"product_id":"british-hampshire-colour-card","title":"British Hampshire Colour Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section shopify-section-group-footer-group\" id=\"shopify-section-sections--22131630899505__footer\"\u003e\u003cfooter class=\"main-footer\n    upper-footer-has-newsletter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"subfooter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-footer__row sub-footer__row--first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-template--22131630801201__main\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-container product-recommendations-position-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-masonry=\"\" data-linked-options=\"\" data-ajax=\"\" class=\"product\n    \n      product-masonry\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details\"\u003e\u003cform data-product-form=\"\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" class=\"shopify-product-form\" id=\"product_form_11806226058\" action=\"https:\/\/www.thegreysheep.co.uk\/cart\/add\" method=\"post\" accept-charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-form-content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. 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These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. 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These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. 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Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55372593496443,"sku":"21015","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_0606.jpg?v=1745584019"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-irish-girl","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Irish Girl","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. Everyone involved, is nuts about producing the best of British yarn from Susie shearing, Matt washing and Michael spinning. Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55372599263611,"sku":"21015","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_0607.jpg?v=1745584150"},{"product_id":"hampshire-4ply-jade-eyes","title":"Hampshire 4ply - Jade Eyes","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous yarn from The Little Grey Sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Manor Farm is nestled in the rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire borders. A small family farm we are committed to ethical and sustainable farming. Investing in reinvigorating the flora and fauna on the farm though careful, low intensity farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of our farm and our girls is evident in the quality of our yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sheep means quality fibre!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Susie shearing, and us both hand sorting over 400 fleeces from our fine wool flocks, we ended up with a batch of fibre which did not meet the minimum 75mm length required for worsted spinning. But what to do? we couldn't bring ourselves not to use this luxurious, lustrous fine wool, but it couldn't be added to our current yarn. So as my Nan use to say, 'When in doubt hoard it' So we stored it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusie, an experienced shepherdess and award winning shearer, spends the summer months shearing small flocks sheep, concerned as she saw so much of  this beautiful fibre going to waste. These  farmers had small flocks, which were truly loved and cared for, but were not producing enough fleece to warrant it being spun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plan was hatched, to work with smallholders, and produce a truly traditional yarn bearing the name of the county we call home. It was to be, woollen spun in Yorkshire utilising the craftsmanship and heritage from the home of the British textile industry. Hampshire is a scrumptious lofty yarn, with good stitch definition. Once blocked, the fabric blooms, and has a silky quality which only improves with wear. Just right for a snuggly cardigan or a colour work project. Our colour palette echoes the landscape of our home county, and works in harmony with the natural fibre rather than trying to obliterate it with saturated colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy love us and invest in our yarn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur farm has been here since Tudor times. Historically low intensive mixed farming was the best way to keep disease down and biodiversity up. Preserving the countryside and native wild life through traditional farming practices continues to be our priority to this day. Sheep have been part of this historic landscape for the thousands of years, they are integral link in the biodiversity of the farms flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lambing, making the hay we feed, the straw the girls bed down on, sorting the fibre  to the hand dyeing the yarn, all is done on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly pure virgin wool is used, with a tad of local Alpaca, no chlorine chemical treatments, no super wash wool just as nature intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach part of the process relies on  artisans expertise, it takes years of training to produce our yarn, but it takes something else as well, passion. 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Lastly but not least me hand dyeing every skein for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eYarn Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220m about 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 - 28 x 36 - 38 on 2.75 - 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHand Wash 15°C, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCool Iron, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Bleach, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Not Tumble Dry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDry Flat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders dispatched by \u003cb\u003eFIRST CLASS POST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day no-quibble \u003cb\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/b\u003e as long as yarn is returned in same condition as it was sent\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55372603392379,"sku":"21015","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_0608.jpg?v=1745584278"},{"product_id":"spring-open-weekend-18th-april-2026","title":"Spring Open Weekend - 18th April 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpen Weekend On The Farm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome and visit Well Manor Farm, as seen on BBC2 Back to the Land with Kate Humble, and home to The Grey Sheep Co, in the beautiful rolling hills on the Surrey, Hampshire border.  Meet our woolly girls and see, Susie and her able assistants Joe, Cis and Wyn as well as our new lambs. The high light will be meeting Wyns  pups. and seeing the progress they have made on their sheep handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a cup of tea and slice of home made cake, or a warming bowl of soup and enjoy chatting to new friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course there will be lots of yarn, oh and did I say cake, for you to to enjoy, whilst you kick back and get your knitting out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Sheep Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082889343355,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1135\/5910\/files\/IMG_0357.jpg?v=1770909784"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreysheep.co.uk\/collections\/hampshire-4ply-1.oembed?page=2","provider":"The Grey Sheep Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}