Collection: Wool
Black Sheep Wool
We use the yarn from the Black Welsh Mountain (which gives our darker shades) and the Welsh Mountain (the oatmeal colour) sheep breeds. When we started out the Black Welsh was on the endangered breeds list. Now, having as it does, a commercial future it is abundant in England and Wales. Its natural properties are perfect for the outdoor life: Warmth, comfort, durability, strength and beauty. But it also has the advantage of being naturally oiled which means it shrugs off dirt and makes it water resistant. Wool has protected man from the elements for centuries and it is no surprise that even with the development of man made fibres over the last few decades that it is now enjoying a strong resurgence.
The colours we are selling on the website are:
Light Grey Welsh ( natural undyed oatmeal colour)
Dark Grey Welsh (natural undyed browny/grey colour)
Natural Twist - Light grey and dark grey twisted together. (natural undyed)
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Dark Grey Welsh wool
Regular price £7.90 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Light Grey Welsh wool
Regular price £7.90 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Natural Twist Wool
Regular price £7.90 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per
Let customers speak for us
from 105 reviewsAwesome sweater. Nice and chunky and keeps you warm! Very well made and not really itchy
It has not yet gotten cold and wet enough to fully appreciate this fine "sweater" as we call it here in the States. Yet I know this will be absolutely perfect here in the PNW where it rains pretty much from November until June.
Size is perfect.
A first time buyer with Black Sheep.
An excellent jacket with very helpful advice from Robert with regard to sizing. It’s so warm and really looking forward to wearing it in the winter months. Overall very good service from Black Sheep. Wish they sold more products as using British wool and British manufacturing is by far the best in my opinion.
I love my smuggler jumpers, so comfortable and cosy to wear. The jumpers are beautifully knitted and easy to care for. It's great to find jumpers knitted in the UK using British wool from sheep grazing not far from where I used to live. Well worth the outlay because they last for years!
good quality
size M is the correct size indicated
unfortunately the color does not suit me, therefore the return
Delighted with this jumper. It replaces a similar one which lasted well over 30 years. Very few companies makes them to this quality nowadays.
This is the second Smuggler jumper I have purchased. I bought the first one in dark grey several years ago and I am still wearing it, theyre so well made. Super comfy to wear, warm and snuggly. I really love the terracotta colour of this ltd edition version. Generously sized, easy to order, prompt delivery overall 5* service. Highly recommended.
I've been looking for thick and warm jersey for the winter. I found it in the sloppy Joe. Just what I wanted. Sizing was good and as expected/hoped for. Quite an expensive jersey, but I would say good value for what you get.
Very nice and smooth soap, with no added parfum. I like it.
Really nice and soft cardigan. You can feel the quality from the first look. It fits very well. Recommend
I bought this light grey jumper in the early 90s and my husband has worn it to death stating it was very warm and comfortable so he was going to keep on wearing it. I almost had to tear it off his back to get him to give it up as it was so full of holes. I had no idea whether I would be able to buy another, but lo and behold, Black Sheep still produce this same good quality knitwear. I was thrilled that it was still available and so I have just bought the very same jumper I bought 34 years ago. This now ranks as far too good to work in, so it will be his 'best' jumper. Thank you Black Sheep for producing excellent quality, UK-made, and hard-wearing knitwear. I hope this one lasts 34 years too ;-) From one very happy customer.
Ich liebe diese tolle Strickjacke. Eine super Qualität, und typisch englischer Style. Ein Produkt fürs Leben.
Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen. Die Lieferung hat eine Woche gedauert, also relativ sehr schnell. Würde da wieder kaufen, haben supertolle englische Qualitätsprodukte.
The quality of material and craftsmanship is first class. I shall continue shopping online here.
Very beautiful jumper, plain but with just enough detail to look unique and slightly rugged. The fabric is slim enough to be great for layering, while the knit feels still dense and is very warming. The collar nicely hugs the neck, however for a more relaxed fit preference in the upper area, consider sizing up I would say.
Last but not least, the customer service is very friendly and competent. Highly recommended, greetings from Germany.