Breed category Kerry Hill

  • Location Welsh Borders & Central England
  • Breed Hill
  • Fleece Colour White/Cream
  • Handle Medium / Soft
  • Micron Count 31.5-33
  • Staple Length 6-12cm
  • Fleece Weight 2-3 kg

Find Out More About The Breed

HERITAGE

The Kerry Hill sheep breed was established in Wales, taking their name from the village of Kerry.

They are now predominantly found in Central England and in the Welsh Borders. 

SHEEP

The Kerry Hill sheep breed are an adaptable breed. 

They have a distinctive spotted face and legs, with patches on their nose and eyes, and ears.

FLEECE

The Kerry Hill breed have a dense short fleece, which are used in furnishing fabrics and home textiles.

UNDER A MICROSCOPE

This is a sample of a woollen spun Kerry Hill yarn, under a microscope.

BREED SOCIETY

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

LINKS COMING SOON

Links to makers using Kerry Hill fleece in their products.

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

Their fleece is hardwearing and medium soft to handle

DID YOU KNOW
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The Kerry Hill breed are hornless, and have a distinctive black and white face

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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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