Scottish Blackface Sheep - from Fleece to Knitwear

by Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

We did it
On 7th December 2023 we successfully raised £13,292 with 131 supporters in 28 days

From rural industry to luxury clothing design: we're creating a sustainable knitwear brand using 100% Scottish Blackface wool.

by Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere

25th January 2024

Happy Robert Burns Day from the team at Merrick! - Knitwear Update

First, thanks again for supporting Merrick’s Crowdfunder campaign.
We've had a busy 2024 so far, getting our 100% Scottish Blackface Sheep yarn spun to create your knitwear garments and hand making your skeins. We have been working closely with our designer, and our dedicated knitting company to start to create more…

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Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere

8th December 2023

Greetings from the Merrick Scottish Blackface Knitwear team!

First, our warmest thanks to you for supporting Merrick’s Crowdfunder campaign, which closed on 7th December 2023 having raised over 100% of our fundraising target, a total of £13,292 from 131 supporters in 28 days. This is a pivotal moment for Merrick; through donations and pre-orders we’re now able to…

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Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere

16th November 2023

Yarn Reward now 2 Skeins for £50!

Thank you for all the support so far. Our 100% Blackface Yarn Skein Reward will now give out 2 Skeins (50g total). This is to celebrate reaching nearly half-way to our Crowdfunder goal and to give our supporters a chance to knit  something for yourself. All those who have picked…

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£50 or more

41 of 100 claimed

Blackface Wool Skein 25g

100% Scottish Blackface wool skein 25g specially created for our Crowdfunder. Suitable for hand knitting.

£100 or more

2 of 10 claimed

Bleat, Blether n’ Brunch at Nithbank

A one-off exclusive edition of our renowned Bleat n' Blether events with brunch and guest speaker, hosted at multi award-winning Nithbank Country Estate. To take place in January 2024.

£185 or more

9 of 12 claimed

100% Scottish Blackface Wool Gilet

Special early bird Crowdfunder price. Limited edition first run bespoke design hand linked and hand finished. 100% Scottish Blackface Sheep wool making it durable, paired with high quality manufacture, the products are ‘built to last’ without sacrificing style, fashion, warmth, or practicality. The gilet has been designed in the style of a classic gilet and comes in charcoal black.

£235 or more

8 of 12 claimed

100% Scottish Blackface Wool Cardigan

Special early bird Crowdfunder price. Limited edition first run bespoke design hand linked and hand finished. 100% Scottish Blackface Sheep wool making it durable, paired with high quality manufacture, the products are ‘built to last’ without sacrificing style, fashion, warmth, or practicality. The cardigan is of the classic style shawl neck in design and comes in the natural, undyed cream colour.

£295 or more

7 of 12 claimed

100% Scottish Blackface Wool Jacket

Special early bird Crowdfunder price. Limited edition first run bespoke design hand linked and hand finished. 100% Scottish Blackface sheep wool making it durable, paired with high quality manufacture, the products are ‘built to last’ without sacrificing style, fashion, warmth, or practicality. The jacket comes in charcoal black and is of a classic traditional working jacket style – both functional and stylish.

£1,000 or more

0 of 1 claimed

One-of-a-kind Black Edition Jumper

The only prototype produced of our luxury 100% Scottish Blackface wool jumper in its unique black edition (size M). Featuring a classic style crew neck inspired by the Argyle pattern. Includes certificate of authentication.

£1,000 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Merrick Mountain Experience

One-day guided walk up Merrick. Explore the highest summit in southern Scotland and the inspiration for our brand. For up to 4 guests (minimum age 10yrs) this experience will be led by Biosphere Guide Christy Miles of Way of the Wild.

£170 or more

12 of 12 claimed

100% Scottish Blackface Wool Jumper

Special early bird Crowdfunder price. Limited edition first run bespoke design hand linked and hand finished. 100% Scottish Blackface sheep wool making it durable, paired with high quality manufacture, the products are ‘built to last’ without sacrificing style, fashion, warmth, or practicality. Featuring a classic style crew neck inspired by the Argyle pattern in the natural undyed cream colour.

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