Farmer's Yarn Festival Advance Ticket (Sat 1st July)

from £4.00

Farmer’s Yarn on Saturday 1st July is an annual Wool Marketplace where we celebrate the beauty and diversity of high-quality yarn made by sheep farmers. Our festival is a showcase of the craftsmanship and creativity that goes into producing natural, sustainable wool products.

At our festival, you will have the opportunity to connect with farmers from across the country and learn about the unique qualities of each breed of sheep. Not only will you have the chance to purchase exquisite and limited edition yarn for your next project, you will also be supporting small-scale farmers who are committed to using responsible and ethical farming practices.

Stallholders include: Susan Crawford Vintage, RiverKnits, Sheepfold, Woolclip, Laura's Loom, Hot Butter Yarns, Hawkshaw Sheep, Herdwick Ltd, Westmorland Upholstery, Farm Yarn UK, RBST, Amy Collin, Naural Crafting, Elisa Kerdawrakka, The Wool Library, Annfield farm, Westfield Croft, Gowerbarrow Farm, The Fold, Heatherlea Black Cheviots, Doulton Border Leicesters, Hooked by Design and The Crochet Corner.

You can also attend workshops led by expert instructors who will share their knowledge of felting and weaving on Friday 31st June and Sunday 2nd July. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting out, our festival offers something for everyone (tickets available online)

You can meet some rare and native breed sheep and learn about their very different wool types. You’ll also be able to enjoy delicious food and drink from the Farmer’s Arms.

Join us at the Farmer’s Yarn and discover the magic of wool.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with sheep farmers, learn a new skill, and take home some yarn that was made with care and passion. We can’t wait to see you there!

It’s £4 for an advance ticket or £5 on the day with £1 from each ticket going to the RBST (Rare Breed Survival Trust).

Under 16s are free.

Parking is free.

For more info contact Maria on 01229 885663/07949369357

**Please note this is an outdoor event, and although stalls will be under gazebos we are located in a field with uneven ground, so please wear appropriate footwear and attire for whatever the Lake District weather may be!

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Fully traceable, breed specific wool

We believe in the inherent value and potential of British wool. We believe by offering our knowledge generously we can help to build bespoke yarn and fleece projects that fulfil the needs of different brands and support their individual journey, that helps us to continue to build an ethical system that connects a community of like-minded people.

Coming soon

Experimenting with blends

We have been working on creating a library of yarns that pushes the boundaries of how we can utilise British wool for different end yarn types.

Experimenting with natural plant fibres and exciting breed blends, more information coming soon.

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What we offer

We facilitate a range of options to optimise your use of British wool - from off the shelf yarns, to a fully bespoke yarn design service, we help you to connect with fully traceable British yarn and wool products.

The potential for wool

Digging deeper

Want to find out more about how you can turn your own raw fleeces into finished products? Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you on your journey.