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Explore Britain’s unique sheep breeds, yarns, and knitting heritage.

The Wonder of Wool

A Knitter's Guide to Pure Breed Sheep

$47.99

  • Hardcover

    144 pages

  • Release Date

    19 August 2025

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Summary

Discover the rich heritage and incredible diversity of British sheep breeds in this celebration of one of nature’s most versatile fibres. The UK has more ancient breeds than any other country, and the rich diversity of breeds and the unique characteristics of British wool are valued worldwide. Perfect for knitters, spinners, weavers, and yarn lovers, this is a guide to the pure breeds of sheep found in the UK, exploring their history, habitat, appearance, and, of course, their fleece and the …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781446315453
ISBN-10:1446315452
Author:Justine Lee, Jess Morency
Publisher:David & Charles
Imprint:David & Charles
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:144
Release Date:19 August 2025
Weight:906g
Dimensions:25mm x 235mm x 288mm
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The Wonder of Wool by Justine Lee - ISBN: 9781446315453
235 × 288 mm
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About The Author

Justine Lee

Justine Lee is a knitwear designer who’s worked in the fashion industry for the last thirty years and founder of knitwear brand, Ossian. She is on a mission to rejuvenate the wool industry, as well as produce knitwear sustainably.

Jess Morency is a journalist, writer and editor with a background in branding and PR. She is based in Dorset in the UK.

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