Breed category Hebridean

  • Location Throughout UK
  • Breed Naturally coloured
  • Fleece Colour Black
  • Handle Soft/Harsh
  • Micron Count 35+
  • Staple Length 5-15cm
  • Fleece Weight 1.25-2.25 kg

Find Out More About The Breed

HERITAGE

The Hebridean sheep breed has been found on the Hebridean Islands for thousands of years.

They are now found throughout the UK, and are popular with smallholders.

SHEEP

The Hebridean sheep breed are small and hardy. Rams and ewes both have between two and four horns.

FLEECE

The Hebridean breed have a predominantlyblack fleece, but it can have streaks of lighter brown.

The fleece is popular with hand spinners and hand knitters.

UNDER A MICROSCOPE

This is a sample of woollen spun Hebridean yarn, under a microscope.

BREED SOCIETY

Find out more @hebrideansheep.org.uk 

WHO'S WORKING WITH THE FLEECE | MAKERS | USERS |

LINKS COMING SOON

Links to makers using Hebridean fleece in their products.

If you work with Hebridean fleece and would like your products listed, please email us at: zoe@thewoolist.co.uk

The Hebridean breed has been around since the 9th Century

DID YOU KNOW
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They are mostly black but can have flecks of brown within the fleece, and can start to go grey with age.

Interested in this breed? BUY THE BOOK

A hand-crafted book containing breed-specific information about the British sheep breed you choose. 

This book is a limited edition handmade piece, each book will come with an edition number signed by the author/maker. 

The book contains space for you to fill in with physical yarn and knit samples, which sit alongside microscopic photographs, breed data and a short history on the breed (if you don't knit but still want a knitted sample, you can add on a pre-knit sample in the additional items box - £3 per sample).

Each book comes with an A6 fact file card, 'your opinions' card, and a 10g mini-skein so you can complete the mini book and experiment with the fibre yourself.

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