Dorset Wool

25/04/2026

I create naturally dyed British wool yarn for all yarny crafts in my Dorset studio.
The dyes are all from plants I grow organically in my garden.

It's the ultimate in slow eco-friendly craft.

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23/04/2026

Do you want some more scrummy colours for your stash? Join my email list so you know when they go live!

Remember I only use homegrown plant dyes and British wool. 😊

20/04/2026

Join me in-person or online to learn about the basics and chemistry of natural plant dyeing.

Nothing complicated, just the basics so you have the skills to go home and play.

18/04/2026

Colour inspiration on an early Dorset morning walk. How lucky am I!

10/04/2026

The colours we create on my introduction to natural dyeing workshops always amaze me and are so inspirational.
Why not go to Dorset Wool to find out when the next workshop is? You can join me to play with some natural dyes!

There's a link in my bio

🙂

08/04/2026

Natural dye workshop tomorrow morning. The first one of the year and the weather is looking great!
I don't dye much in winter as the days are cold and dark, so the British wool yarn takes ages to dry... Washed up all the pots as it's amazing where the dog hairs manage to get!
Follow along to see what colours we create tomorrow! Everyday is a school day!

16/03/2026

This is what I use my naturally dyed British wool yarn for :-)

02/03/2026

Finally a blue sky day. Dog walk after cutting sheep feet this morning - none are in lamb, so safe to trim. 😊
Back to rinse a fleece and prep fibre for carding... Plan to dye this week too. A bit of sunshine makes a big difference!

14/02/2026

How to get rid of microplastics!
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Addressing microplastics ... with wool 🌊

You may already know that synthetic textiles are a major contributor to microplastic pollution. When they are being used or washed, textiles like acyclic, nylon (polyamine), and polyester shed particles that are dispersed by wind and water.

Hundreds of scientific papers have focused on how microplastics accumulate in the environment and in the food chain.

The person who first used the term "microplastics," Richard C Thompson, has said that the best way to address microplastic pollution sources like synthetic textiles is to minimize their release in the first place:

✳️Reduce their production.
✳️ Improve their product design.
✳️ Use non-plastic substitutes.

Wool, a keratin-based natural fibre, is an invaluable choice for brands and consumers who are passionate about clean oceans and committed to reducing plastic in our planet's ecosystems.

IWTO's research into wool fibres shows clearly that wool does not contribute to microplastics. Not in water, not in soil. Wool biodegrades in both. Wool fibres break down into essential nutrients like nitrogen and sulphur. In months.

Want to reduce the burden of synthetic waste on our planet's ecosystems? Choose wisely. Choose wool. 🌊

07/02/2026

Want to learn to dye with plants? Comment dye and I will send you a link with details.