Breed category Masham

  • Location North England
  • Breed Cross & Mules
  • Fleece Colour White/Cream
  • Handle Soft
  • Micron Count 33.5-35
  • Staple Length 12-25cm
  • Fleece Weight 3-4.5 kg

Find Out More About The Breed

HERITAGE

The Masham sheep breed have been developed through crossing a Swaledale or Dalesbred ewe with a Teeswater or Wensleydale ram.

They are still predominantly found in Northern England. 

SHEEP

They are a hardy breed,  and have no horns. They  have a spotted face with patched white and black legs.

FLEECE

The Masham breed has a soft and demi-lustre fleece. It is long and heavy with a tight curled structure.

Their fleece is  commonly blend with other breeds and used for yarns or carpets.

UNDER A MICROSCOPE

This is a sample of a worsted spun Masham yarn, under a microscope.

BREED SOCIETY

Find out more @masham-sheep.co.uk

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

LINKS COMING SOON

Links to makers using Masham fleece in their products.

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

The Masham sheep has a distinct spotted face

DID YOU KNOW
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The Masham is a hornless breed, with a white/creamy fleece

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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