Breed category Dorset Horn

  • Location South West
  • Breed Fine
  • Fleece Colour White
  • Handle Crisp/Soft
  • Micron Count 33-34
  • Staple Length 8-10cm
  • Fleece Weight 2.25-3 kg

Find Out More About The Breed

HERITAGE

The Dorset Horn sheep breed are one of the oldest British sheep breeds. 

They are predominantly found in the South West of England but also found in small flocks across the UK.

SHEEP

The Dorset Horn sheep breed is a versatile sheep, that can lamb up to three times over two years. They can have curly horns.

FLEECE

The Dorset Horn has a white, dense fleece, which makes it popular in bedding products as well as blended in textiles.

UNDER A MICROSCOPE

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

BREED SOCIETY

Find out more @dorsetsheep.org.uk

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

LINKS COMING SOON

Links to makers using Dorset Horn fleece in their products.

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

The Dorset Horn has a crisp yet soft fleece, which is highly regarded in the bedding industry

DID YOU KNOW
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Specialist flocks are kept across the UK, but the breed is classed as 'At Risk' by the RBST

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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