The Orkney Islands lie roughly 10 miles off the North Coast of Scotland. Here, the small Isle of Auskerry is home to Simon, Teresa and a large flock of North Ronaldsay sheep. The fleeces of this ancient native breed are clipped only when their fleeces have ‘risen’, in other words, ONLY when new wool is starting to grow. They are then hand-clipped to ensure this layer of new wool is left behind to keep the ewe nice and warm. Believe it or not, their wool fibre is even finer than merino, which makes for a yarn that is a delight to knit and crochet and even more lovely (and warm!) to wear.
North Ronaldsay is a rare breed of sheep, and Auskerry’s flock is the second largest in the UK. By supporting their flock, you help the breed thrive.
For UK delivery, we use Royal Mail’s Tracked 24 and Tracked 48 services. Provided goods are in stock, every effort will be made to dispatch your order the next day during shop opening hours, 1-3 days when the shop is closed.
To give you the best results we always check the dye lot numbers match within each order. If for any reason it is not possible to complete your order using only one dye lot we will contact you as soon as possible.
Since February 2018, Baa! has been a bubbling hub of all things woolly, building a lively and lovely community of knitters and crocheters alike, united by a love for exquisite yarns, and a diverse selection of quality workshops. Based in our wee shop in the heart of Stonehaven, Scotland, we sell knitting and crochet supplies for beginners and experts.
