The Oxford Down sheep breed were developed in the 19th Century.
They are found across the UK, especially around the Midlands and Cotswolds.
The Oxford Down was created by crossing Hampshire Down ewes with Cotswold rams
The Oxford Down sheep have a lovely tufted forelock which goes right down to their cheeks
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.
