Get creative with a native
Spun from the fleeces of our flock and a handful of others in the UK
Mouth-watering shades of Castlemilk Moorit blended yarn.
Castlemilk Moorit fleece from our Glenluffin flock and other known pedigree flocks is blended with other native breeds for two reasons.
First - makes it go further
This fleece is very scarce. To enable us to generate enough yarn to sell we need to blend in other complementary wool fibre. We use either Shetland fibre or Bluefaced Leicester. Both are UK native breeds and the blends form a soft, strong yarn. 100% pure, natural and sustainable.
Second - provides a range of colours
By lightening the naturally dark mocha shade of pure Castlemilk rovings with the undyed cream of the other two breeds we create a paler ‘cappuccino’ shade that we supply undyed.
We also dye it in a limited palette of earthy yet vibrant shades - chosen to reflect the countryside around our coastal Scottish farm. By giving the yarn wider ‘kerb’ appeal, it supports further demand for the breed.
Share in the rare
Needlepoint Tapestry kits
Tapestry kits inspired by motifs from traditional Nordic and Fair Isle knitting. Stitched in Chocflock Rare Wool spun from the distinctive fleeces of our rare breed native Castlemilk Moorit sheep.
Kit includes: Printed 7.5 hpi (holes per inch) canvas; large-eyed tapestry needle; enough wool to stitch the tapestry in half-cross stitch. The yarn is pre-cut into convenient stitching lengths; Chart and guide notes; and containing pocket.
Large kits canvas is 60x60cm (printed area 45x45cm) - extra canvas is provided around the main design to give greater flexibility for your final creation - a cushion or chair seat perhaps?
Mini kits - final size is 12.5x12.5cm x 2cm deep and include a wooden frame and fixings to create a decorative picture or mat.
Wool |
Rovings, 4-ply and DK/Sport weight
Knit, crotchet, weave or stitch your own magnificent creation with Chocflock Rare Wool Castlemilk / Shetland blend.
Eight mouth-watering shades of 100% pure wool - 50% Castlemilk Moorit and 50% Shetland.
Sport weight (approx. 230m/100g) in 20g balls.
Available as individual balls; in a Choc-box Selection of all 8 colours; or as part of one of the several knitting kits including the Mug Hug (see below).
