The Shetland sheep breed have been native to the Shetlands since the 8th Century.
They are now predominantly still found on the Shetland Isles, but small flocks can also be found across the UK.
The coloured Shetland breeds have special names for all the different patternings
The Shetland fleece is prized in traditional Fair Isle patterning
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.
