The Wool Library

06/11/2026

03/11/2026

NEVER going to forget how the tiniest adjustments of this mighty machine can affect the whooolleee process…comb I’m looking at you 👀! Dungarees 👌 correct set of allen keys 🫸 coffee 🙌 (and numerous calls to the fantastic machine support gurus!) it may need a little clean down after some rather fluffy Shetland going through it…but it handles so many varieties of British wool really well!

09/10/2026

🐏 This Wool Month, what can you do to support British-grown wool?

To support UK sheep farmers and our textile industry, both an important part of our wool heritage, please choose British wool, and especially British-grown wool.

Ask questions about where our textiles come from. Who grew the wool? Who made the product?

Support independent producers who know their supply chains and can give you clear answers to these questions.

At The Wool Library and Farmer’s Yarn, we’re working to reconnect farmers, makers and consumers, and help build a future where British wool is valued for the amazing material we know it is.

02/10/2026

We kicked off Wool Month in London. 🐏

First was a brilliant roundtable discussion at the Maritime Museum yesterday organised by Khadi London CIC and supported by British Council on wool and how to support its prominence and value.
Today we spent the morning at Mudchute Farm Park with Tom Davis taking rare breed sheep and meeting some of this city farm’s flock. It’s a great farming educational resource for London.

29/09/2026

Behind the scenes of a successful yarn chicken quest to get some handwarmers back in the Maria Benjamin shop! 100% Cheviot wool making the perfect ridges 😍 - now for a wash, block and finish!

16/09/2026

An experiment with our end of cone weaving yarn colours blended with a knit yarn to create proper workhorse(sheep?!) hat - keep you warm, dry and protected from all sorts! Using Joyce Campbell Cheviot yarns and colours inspired by the landscape they thrive upon!

30/06/2026

There’s just so much to talk about when it comes to British wool, farming and sheep!
We had a wonderful day today hosting visitors from the USA and Australia, sharing the story behind Lake District Tweed, The Wool Library and the farm.
It reminded me that we’re always happy to welcome groups, clubs and organisations for a visit. Whether you’re interested in textiles, farming, sustainable production or simply curious about the journey from fleece to fabric, we’d love to show you around.
If you’re planning a trip to the Lake District and are looking for something a little different, do get in touch.

29/05/2026

We’re at today and Saturday. Two day of wool chat with amazing people 🤓❤️👌🏽

18/05/2026

Do your woollen garments need some TLC?

If so, did you know we also make this Wool Wash Bar here on the farm - ideal for hand washing your wool garments and projects.

Ingredients include lanolin and milk to soften and nourish the wool fibres, and lavender and cedar wood essential oils for a beautiful fragrance that should also deter moths.

Simply cut a small sliver of wool wash from the bar and lather it in a bowl of tepid water, add your wool item to the water and leave it to soak for 10-20 minutes.

Rinse thoroughly in cold water and lay flat to dry 🐑🧼.

14/05/2026

Our knitting machine close up (without the fluff!)

Often working away at the back of our farm shop. Creating knitwear made slowly and properly.

📍Low Nibthwaite, near Coniston Water