The Leicester Longwool breed was developed in Bakewell in the 18th Century.
They are now classed as a rare breed, but found mostly in the East Midlands.
They are classed as 'Vulnerable' by the Rare Breed Survival Trust
Their fleece is prized by hand spinners and crafters for their long curly locks.
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.
