Collection: Down the Allotment Top
Here we have gathered together all our Down the Allotment limited edition specials. These beauties were made for our Mill Open Weekend celebrations.
Quite a few of us Mill Folks love getting our fingers stuck into the soil and tending those veggies when we’re not at the mill. So we’ve turned to our favourite crops and tools when naming these specials. The yarn is made by plying four singles together, which has enabled us to create delicate and subtle marls. The eagle eyed amongst you will note that the shades of our Down the Allotment tops are different to the finished yarn. This is because they reflect the shades of the yarn before all that marling. We would encourage folks to snaffle a few shades, spin them up and see what marled experiments they can create with their handspun!
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Local Fibre
Our mill is situated in the heart of North Devon. As much as possible we use the fibre which is reared and sheared on this land, utilising the unique properties of each breed in our yarn and tops.
Unique Yarn & Tops
The hours of work and skill that go into producing one of our yarn and tops ranges is reflected in the dedication of a knitter, spinner or crocheter during the intricate journey from beginning to finished garment – both are a harmony of tradition and creativity.
Vintage Machines
Our Mill is one of only a handful of small-scale worsted spinning mills still operating in the UK. Many of our vintage machines were rescued from old, traditional mills before their closure. Keeping them going is a labour of love, but we reckon that the resulting woolly treats are well worth it!
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