Hand dyed fibres for feltmaking and spinning

Hand dyed Shetland tops. Great for feltmaking, Shetland wool felts as quickly and as well as Merino. Produced in the UK, where there are high welfare standards for sheep and unlike Merino or Corriedale has not travelled across the world. Dyed in small batches in my studio using dyes which have minimum impact on the environment and because its hand dyed there are some beautiul varigated and rainbow shades as well as plain colours.

Shetland Tops

Shetland tops in four natural colours for spinning and feltmaking.
The bradford count of Shetland wool is usually in the upper 50's to lower 60's and it has a micron count of 20 -25 microns. The staple length is 2 to 4.5 inches or 50-120mm.

Feltmaking and spinning fibres

Natural coloured british fibres for feltmaking and spinning. I sell natural coloured Shetland, Blue Faced Leicester and Masham fibres.

Knitting Wool

Handspun and hand dyed yarns. All yarns are created in my studio using either naturally dyes or colour fast dyes. All wool is dyed in small batches by hand to help you create stunning knitwear.

Craft Kits

Wheeldale Woolcrafts have designed a number of kits including feltmaking, spinning, weaving stick, peg loom and kinitting kits which are an ideal way to get started with a new craft or to give as presents.

Bags and Purses

Handmade bags and purses designed and made by either myself or my mum.
Handbags, purses, phone or ipod cases all from wool.

Felting fibres

Any other fibres, silks, teeswater and wensleydale fleece, alpaca fibre to for you to add to wool and create amazing yarns and felts.