Revolutionising Fashion with Sustainable London City Farm Yarn
Are you tired of the environmental toll the fashion industry takes?
So was I.
With over 25 years of experience designing knitwear for renowned brands like Ballantyne Cashmere, Jaeger, and Laura Ashley, I witnessed firsthand the damage caused by conventional fashion practices. That’s why I founded Ossian Knitwear in 2021, driven by a vision for a more sustainable future.
After completing a master’s degree at UAL – Chelsea, specialising in sustainable textiles, I embarked on a journey to redefine fashion’s impact. My focus? Wool – the UK’s most local and renewable fibre resource.
Exploring the richness of British wool, I discovered a treasure trove of natural colours and textures among the country’s pure breeds of sheep. Surprisingly, many of these breeds boasted a softness and quality previously overlooked in the industry.
But there was a challenge: traditional wool processing offered limited options. Either opt for mass-produced, affordable yarn that sacrificed quality, or invest in small-batch production with soaring costs.
That's when inspiration struck!
While collecting wool from Toms farm in Wandsworth, I encountered Border Leicester sheep—a rare breed with exceptional fleece quality. Handwashing and spinning the wool, I witnessed its transformation into a truly exquisite yarn.
And thus, the concept of City Farm Yarn was born.
Imagine yarn crafted from the heart of urban landscapes, sourced from local city farms. Each skein tells a story of sustainability, heritage, and unparalleled quality.
Join us in shaping a brighter, more sustainable future—one stitch at a time.
London City Farms
City Farms
The majority of London City Farms keep sheep as part of their educational programme, teaching children and adults about the production of meat, cheese and wool, many farms hold demonstrations of wool processes, spinning and knitting.
Spitalfields City Farm – A city farm in Tower Hamlets, E1
Mudchute Park and Farm – A city farm and park in Tower Hamlets, E14
Woodlands Farm – A working farm in Greenwich, DA16
Nightingale Academy, Tom’s Farm – Boys educational academy, SW17
