CUMBRIAN YARN: THE WOOL THAT BINDS THE COUNTY (PB)

Beth and Steve Pipe follow local yarn production from the sheep to the sweater. They look at how sheep farming has shaped the landscape over the centuries, explore how the wools differ, and how fleeces are obtained and then turned into yarns. Sheep rearing and yarn and wool production have been a vital part of Cumbria for centuries and all face new challenges today. This fully illustrated look into the world of Cumbrian wool provides a unique insight into its fascinating history and its importance today.