Oslo Hat - Rare Breed Hebridean & Alpaca Wool - Undyed Hand-spun Yarn from Conservation Area - Natural Brown

A beautiful unique undyed hand-spun yarn blend of rare breed Hebridean (from conservation area - Lancashire Wildlife Trust) and Alpaca fleeces created a yarn that both robust and soft. By choosing this woolly hat, you’ll be helping Lancashire Wildlife Trust with their conservation work. 

The yarn may stretch slightly with wear, and the wool will soften and improve with age. Hand wash and dry flat.

The Niddwool tag is made from British scrap tweed wool sourced from a wool mill in Yorkshire. Each tag is tied and stitched using leftover yarns, so the yarn colour may vary from the yarn you have chosen. The scrap wool cloth is unique to each wool accessory, making every piece one of a kind. Niddwool is committed to sustainability and uses only natural fibres.

ABOUT THE WOOLLY HAT

This is truly a special piece of work. Using hand-spun yarn for this woolly hat adds heart to every stitch. Each strand has its own texture and story, and natural variations in thickness create beautiful, organic patterns. The fabric feels warmer and more alive in your hands, while even simple designs gain depth and character. This woolly hat becomes truly one of a kind. Hand-spun yarn turns it into a piece of art. Every finished piece feels personal and special—something you won’t find anywhere else.

ABOUT THIS YARN

Yarn Type:  Undyed Hand-spun yarn - Lincolnshire, England

Material:  75% Rare Breed Hebridean Fleece (from conservation area), 25% Alpaca Fleece

Yarn Colour:  Natural Brown

Yarn Brand / Spinner:  Wild Woolers

Hebridean fleece from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, hand-spun by Wild Woolers based in Lincolnshire. Helen and Beth of Wild Woolers source their yarn from smallholdings, conservation flocks, and sheep-first farms, doing their bit to help preserve rare British breeds.

This handspun yarn is a careful blend of 75% rare conservation Hebridean fleece and 25% alpaca fleece. Hebridean brings strength, depth of colour, and rustic character. Alpaca adds softness and a gentle halo. Together, they create a warm, durable, and beautifully balanced yarn. Wild Woolers is produced in partnership with the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. A portion of each sale goes to the Trust to help them continue their vital conservation work.