H. Dawson Wool

From Joyland's famous snails to the historic Wellington and Britannia piers, this amazing knitted model shows Yarmouth's Golden Mile in the 1970s - bit.ly/2UCQ2WC

Not to be missed - Reinventing Doncaster’s Wool Market. Tomorrow the reinvention for the 21st century of its Grade II-listed Victorian wool market will, its architects hope, make it once more the hub of community life. Read more at bit.ly/2UW13T0

Hair Embroidery in China - watch the creation of beautiful spiritual embroideries: bit.ly/2IL1hdV

This is what cookies look like this when the baker is also a knitter... 😉🍪 bit.ly/2IKibt6

Embrace the trend for dynamic, inspirational interiors with the new Havana designs. For the maximalist-minded. #axminstercarpets #interiordesign #interiorpr #maximalist #itscooltobuywool #johnlewishome #johnlewisandpartners johnlewis.com/axminster-hava…

Research unravels the science of #wool carpets: bit.ly/2IIphhY

Trouble sleeping? Have you tried wool? It may surprise you to learn that nature’s miracle material could be the key to a better night’s sleep. Here’s how… bit.ly/2IFKN6V

Prepare to be very envious of these well-travelled sheep! bit.ly/2IDNMwy

An artist from Moscow is making knitting fashionable: bit.ly/2IHcUCL

How the French weavers produce #wool rugs with striking effects of transparency and layering on.ft.com/2IWkn11

As concerns rise over synthetics and their harm to the environment - sheep farmers have urged the National Trust to use wool as an alternative to its synthetic fleeces which are worn by its 10,000 employees. Read more: bit.ly/2SXvsDk

Imagine waking up refreshed & comfortable, neither too hot nor too cold, after a wonderful night’s sleep. We believe that the future of bedding lies with wool products. It harnesses the best of nature to give you a deeper, and more refreshing sleep: thewoolroom.com

Wool or polypropylene? That's the question we all ask when it comes to choosing the right carpet for our home. The pros and cons revealed - bit.ly/2SRHqdv

Learn how the Savory Institute is restoring grasslands across the globe taking a cost-effective, holistic approach to restoring our soil, producing food and reversing desertification. youtu.be/yVxLQtSqvbQ

Russia's Insta-grannies take knitting skills online! A new project aims to promote "granny chic" and help the women sell their knitted mittens, socks & other items online 🧣 More than 5,000 people now follow the Instagram account @russiangrannies! bit.ly/2T3sskI

In positive news for eczema sufferers, recently published research funded by The @Woolmark Company has demonstrated that wearing superfine Merino wool next to the skin is therapeutic for those suffering from the chronic skin condition => bit.ly/2SUrRSA

Recent research conducted by the #wool industry shows that wool’s environmental footprint is low when it comes to the consumption of energy and water during the consumer use phase. Read more => bit.ly/2SV12Ob @tweet4wool

Did you know? #Wool fibre was being spun and woven by the tribes of northern Europe even before 10,000 BC. To spin it they twisted it into a thread with the fingers. The result was a thick uneven yarn... 💫🐏

British breeds produce mostly coarser quality wool. As opposed to fine wool, it is ideally suited for certain products such as carpets, knitting yarns and tweeds.

Knitting without needles? This is a unique alternative to knitting with traditional needles, especially if you like quick and easy DIY projects: bit.ly/2SVijqt