About Us

Ascog Wool is reared and sheared from Shetland, Hebridean, Lleyn-Cheviot, Herdwick and Texel sheep grazed at Ascog Farm on the Isle of Bute, Scotland.

Shetland sheep at Ascog Farm
Shetland sheep at Ascog Farm

Each year our flock of over 300 sheep is shorn and the wool processed to create natural undyed yarn. Colours vary between the lighter off-whites, greys and browns of the Shetlands to the dark black of the Hebrideans.

Hebridean sheep grazing the lush pastures at Ascog Farm
Hebridean sheep grazing the lush pastures at Ascog Farm

Some of the yarn is woven on restored shuttle looms dating from the 1870s to make cloth or blankets whilst the remaining yarn is used to make a range of hand-knitted products, some of which you can now purchase from our online shop.

Enjoy looking through this site and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.