The Dorset Down sheep breed was developed in Southern England through the crossing of Berkshire, Hampshire and Wiltshire ewes with Southdown rams.
They are still found in the South West of England and in small flocks across the UK.
The Dorset Down sheep breed has a soft white fleece
They have a distinctive tuft of fleece on the top and sides of their head, with a black nose and ears that poke out
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.
