Breed category Bleu du Maine

  • Location Throughout UK
  • Breed Medium
  • Fleece Colour White/Cream
  • Handle Medium / Soft
  • Micron Count 32-34.5
  • Staple Length 7-13cm
  • Fleece Weight 2.5-4 kg

Find Out More About The Breed

HERITAGE

The Bleu du Maine sheep breed was developed in France, and established in the UK in the 1970's. 

They are now found in small flocks across the UK.

SHEEP

The Bleu du Maine sheep breed is a large sheep. They have a black face and legs, and are hornless.

FLEECE

They have a dense fleece which is blended to create knitting yarns.

UNDER A MICROSCOPE

This is a sample of a woollen spun Bleu du Maine yarn, under a microscope.

BREED SOCIETY

Find out more @bleudumaine.co.uk

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

LINKS COMING SOON

Links to makers using Bleu du Maine fleece in their products. 

If you work with Bleu du Maine fleece and would like your products to be listed, please email us at: zoe@thewoolist.co.uk

The Bleu du Maine has a medium/soft handle

Did you know
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The Bleu du Maine sheep breed were first introduced into the UK in 1978

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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