Through the windows of Whistlebare are quite some views.  To the East is the roaring North Sea and to the South and West the majestic Cheviot Hills.  We take great pride in reflecting this spectacular landscape and the woolly history of Northumberland in the yarns we produce.  Cheviot Marsh embodies this entirely.  It is woollen spun from sheep that are less than six months old and so is 100% lambs wool, and comes from animals that graze the College Valley at the heart of the Cheviot Hills.

Cheviot Marsh is a blend of  Cheviot and Romney Marsh.  Cheviots are hardy little sheep quite at home in the hills.  Their fleece is robust and warm but thanks to some judicious crossing with merinos, by monks in the 17th century, rather softer than that of other hill breeds.  Romney Marsh originate from the inhospitable marshlands of Kent where they were bred for their semi-lustrous longwool much prized in medieval Britain.  These sheep are tough little characters that have taken well to their new home in the hills.

Cheviot Marsh is a warm, buoyant yarn that only improves with washing and wearing.  It is perfect for comforting everyday jerseys that wrap you in love whilst still looking looking smart.  Its stitch definition is fabulous, think elaborate cables or colour work in a garment that will fast become a go to staple of your wardrobe, warm, snuggly and progressively softer.

100% Cheviot and Romney Marsh Lambs Wool

Hand dyed on the farm in small batches of 10 skeins.

100% British Yarn. 35m / 37 yards around 20g

18 Stitches & 24 Rows
10cm x 10cm or 4″x4″
5mm needles

We can’t guarantee that if you order full skeins and mini skeins of the same colour that we will be able to supply them from the same batch number, although we will always try our best to do so.