Wensleydale Longwool

Exclusive United States Retailer

Flying Fibers is proud to be the exclusive retailer in the United States for the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop yarns. We have been importing these yarns from Yorkshire England for over 6 years. You may have seen us at regional fiber festivals.

Why use Wensleydale yarns and wool?

Wensleydale is a longwool breed of sheep with a splendid sheen and beautiful purl (the natural curl of the wool). The wool can range in length from 10-12 inches each year. These beautiful animals come from the Dales Region of Yorkshire, England and are considered a rare breed according the to Rare Breed Survival Trust.

Anyone who has worked with the yarns of a Wensleydale will tell you that the wool wears like iron. It is incredibly durable and can be worn hard while still having a fabulous hand, and it drapes beautifully.

Wensleydale sheepshop yarns are available in a variety of colors. Please note that colors will vary from monitor to monitor. Wensleydale colors are very rich in color and gem like overall. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.