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Sheep keeping in winter
Spending time simply watching the flock tells you a great deal ...
Woolplay blog
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Woolly Warmth: crafting comfort as the nights draw in
Winter crafts are about far more than keeping hands busy
Woolplay blog
Nov 1, 20253 min read


Spinning - how hard can it be?!
I had several goes at learning to spin over a period of 20 years, all of which ..
Woolplay blog
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Dive into rovings and tops
Rovings and tops are versatile, sustainable fibres that are the heart of spinning, felting, and a world of fibre arts.
Woolplay blog
Oct 11, 20253 min read


October is Wool Month
Join Woolplay this October as we celebrate wool’s future—rooted in tradition, crafted for a greener tomorrow.
Woolplay blog
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Why Knitting ?
Starting knitting is a rewarding, creative journey perfect for slow-living, sustainability, and a connection to natural fibre
Woolplay blog
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Making .... so good for us
By using our hands to transform natural materials into objects of beauty and/or utility, we reconnect with our creativity
Woolplay blog
Sep 8, 20252 min read


British Wool - create, cherish, connect
The British sheep yarns and fibres we stock offer a luxurious, ethical, and deeply satisfying crafting experience that no synthetic or imported alternative can match.
Woolplay blog
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Why Woolly Crafts Matter Now
Early autumn is the perfect time to ....
Woolplay blog
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Wool from all corners of the British Isles
Woolplay is delighted to announce that it is now a stockist of Cambrian Wool
Woolplay blog
Jul 9, 20251 min read
June Newsletter
Take a look at our latest newsletter to find out what's going on with
Woolplay blog
Jun 20, 20251 min read


Celebrating Leicester Longwool rare breed sheep
This is a special year for Leicester Longwool sheep, a celebration and stark warning
Woolplay blog
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Makeover time for our sheep
When you find out how much of your sheep is fleece!
Woolplay blog
May 30, 20253 min read


A nice piece of publicity
This week we were featured in the Diss Express
Woolplay blog
May 20, 20252 min read


Sam's Special Blend
Have a fabulous mixed flock and what do you get? Wonderful .....
Woolplay blog
May 9, 20251 min read


First newsletter just published
Being a tiny business in terms of man or even woman power.....
Woolplay blog
Jan 20, 20251 min read


Christmas Fairs
We're venturing out this month ....
Woolplay blog
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Looking for a Christmas gift?
How about one of our knitting kits?
Woolplay blog
Nov 17, 20241 min read


Recycled wool fibre
Isn't this the best - to be able to ...
Woolplay blog
Nov 5, 20241 min read


We've been busy!
Since we got back from Shetland and Orkney it's been ...
Woolplay blog
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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