It had to happen – Herdy has branched out into yarn. Being in an area with a long wool tradition like the Lake District, it had to be 100% wool and it had to be British, so HerdyWool is blended wool from different breeds and is processed and spun entirely in Yorkshire.

Herdy wool is available in 7 colours: blue, green, grey, purple, orange, pink and ecru. The chunky weight and vibrant colours make it perfect for knitting or crocheting accessories, home furnishings and outer wear.

(photo credit: Anja Connor)

The two ply yarn comes in 100g balls with over 100m of yarn, so 1 ball will make a hat and 2 balls would make a scarf, cowl or slippers. HerdyWool will also felt well in the washing machine, making it suitable for bags, purses and other decorative items.