Bessie’s Finnsheep yarn is worsted weight with a beautiful heathered appearance created by her naturally black-and-white Dalmation piebald fleece. Her fleece has a little more medium wool character than some of our finer Finns, giving the finished yarn a lovely texture and substance while remaining enjoyable to work with.
Bessie’s unique coloring creates a beautiful blend of light and dark throughout the yarn, rather than a solid black or white. The result is a naturally heathered yarn with depth and character—perfect for sweaters, hats, mittens, accessories, and other projects where you want the fiber itself to be part of the story.
Bessie’s fleece is grown on our small Pacific Northwest farm and milled in small batches by the year, allowing us to preserve the individual character of her wool from sheep to skein.
Like all of our single-origin Finnsheep yarns, Bessie’s wool comes from one special sheep, raised with care at Hedgerow Willows, where the health and wellbeing of our flock come first. Her distinctive fleece is a beautiful reminder that natural color doesn't have to be uniform to be beautiful.
Every fleece tells a story—and Bessie’s is a little bit spotted, a little bit wild, and wonderfully her own.
Weight-worsted
Color- Natural “Bessie” Heathered black
Qty- 100yards
Registration Number 34900
Each skein of Hedgerow Willows yarn begins with a single sheep, raised with care on our small, female-owned farm in the Pacific Northwest. We believe that fiber should tell a story, and by keeping our yarns single-sheep and small batch, we honor the individuality of each animal in our flock. No two batches are exactly alike—each carries its own texture, tone, and character shaped by the seasons, the pasture, and the life of the sheep who grew it.
Our work is rooted in sustainability and a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture at any size. On our farm, we focus on mindful stewardship of both land and animals, using low-impact practices that support soil health, animal wellbeing, and ecological balance. We raise our sheep in a way that prioritizes natural rhythms and small land base balance, allowing both shepherd and sheep to thrive while producing high-quality fiber. This approach not only results in beautiful wool, but also ensures that our practices remain regenerative and responsible.
Once the fleece is harvested, it is processed close to home through local mills, supporting regional economies and reducing the environmental footprint of our yarn. By keeping production local, we maintain a transparent and traceable process from pasture to finished skein. Every step—from shearing to milling—is done with intention, preserving the integrity of the fiber and the story behind it.
Hedgerow Willows flock & farm yarn is more than a material; it is a connection. It connects maker to animal, farm to fiber, and craft to place. It invites you to slow down and create with something that holds meaning beyond the finished piece. Whether knit, woven, or crocheted, each project made with our yarn carries forward the story of the sheep, the land, and the hands that cared for both.
This is yarn for those who value authenticity, transparency, and the quiet beauty of truly small-batch fiber—grown, gathered, and crafted with purpose.
Every Fleece Tells a Story
Growing Willow. Raisng Wool. Weaving our Story
Bessie’s Finnsheep yarn is worsted weight with a beautiful heathered appearance created by her naturally black-and-white Dalmation piebald fleece. Her fleece has a little more medium wool character than some of our finer Finns, giving the finished yarn a lovely texture and substance while remaining enjoyable to work with.
Bessie’s unique coloring creates a beautiful blend of light and dark throughout the yarn, rather than a solid black or white. The result is a naturally heathered yarn with depth and character—perfect for sweaters, hats, mittens, accessories, and other projects where you want the fiber itself to be part of the story.
Bessie’s fleece is grown on our small Pacific Northwest farm and milled in small batches by the year, allowing us to preserve the individual character of her wool from sheep to skein.
Like all of our single-origin Finnsheep yarns, Bessie’s wool comes from one special sheep, raised with care at Hedgerow Willows, where the health and wellbeing of our flock come first. Her distinctive fleece is a beautiful reminder that natural color doesn't have to be uniform to be beautiful.
Every fleece tells a story—and Bessie’s is a little bit spotted, a little bit wild, and wonderfully her own.
Weight-worsted
Color- Natural “Bessie” Heathered black
Qty- 100yards
Registration Number 34900
Each skein of Hedgerow Willows yarn begins with a single sheep, raised with care on our small, female-owned farm in the Pacific Northwest. We believe that fiber should tell a story, and by keeping our yarns single-sheep and small batch, we honor the individuality of each animal in our flock. No two batches are exactly alike—each carries its own texture, tone, and character shaped by the seasons, the pasture, and the life of the sheep who grew it.
Our work is rooted in sustainability and a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture at any size. On our farm, we focus on mindful stewardship of both land and animals, using low-impact practices that support soil health, animal wellbeing, and ecological balance. We raise our sheep in a way that prioritizes natural rhythms and small land base balance, allowing both shepherd and sheep to thrive while producing high-quality fiber. This approach not only results in beautiful wool, but also ensures that our practices remain regenerative and responsible.
Once the fleece is harvested, it is processed close to home through local mills, supporting regional economies and reducing the environmental footprint of our yarn. By keeping production local, we maintain a transparent and traceable process from pasture to finished skein. Every step—from shearing to milling—is done with intention, preserving the integrity of the fiber and the story behind it.
Hedgerow Willows flock & farm yarn is more than a material; it is a connection. It connects maker to animal, farm to fiber, and craft to place. It invites you to slow down and create with something that holds meaning beyond the finished piece. Whether knit, woven, or crocheted, each project made with our yarn carries forward the story of the sheep, the land, and the hands that cared for both.
This is yarn for those who value authenticity, transparency, and the quiet beauty of truly small-batch fiber—grown, gathered, and crafted with purpose.
Every Fleece Tells a Story
Growing Willow. Raisng Wool. Weaving our Story
