Giftware & Online Shop
All our knitted gifts are carefully handmade from Flock of Ages patterns, making them both original and unique. They include fine, durable Shropshire wool and may include hand-dyed yarns using colours obtained from plants and natural substances.
Owing to the individual nature of these items, there may be some variation in size and the finishing touches – such as ribbons, scarves and facial expressions. Please note that the unique nature of each item has made it impossible for us to obtain CE Toy Standard accreditation for most of our giftware. Our Shropshire lambs and some of our striped mice are, however, CE marked as toys. All our woollen gifts are made using pure, natural yarns and are stuffed with CE accredited toy stuffing.
All woollen items are supplied with a special Flock of Ages gift tag.
In addition, we sell Shropshire fleeces, wool rovings and spun wool in Double Knit and Aran weights. We also sell small quantities of Shropshire wool dyed in natural colours.
Other hand-made gifts available include Shropshire Sheep hanging basket brackets, each individually forged by a local blacksmith, and original cards from our own designs and notecards reproduced from watercolour tinted prints.
On-line Shopping
Ordering
Orders may be placed online, by email or by post. Payment must be received in advance of despatch of goods. NB. This site is for UK sales only. International customers should contact us first and then we can arrange payment and shipping. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Payment Options
We regret we are not able to take credit card payments over the phone.
Pay with your credit card: click to add items to your cart. Review your cart at any time by clicking a "view cart" button. When you have made your selections click 'view cart' and then proceed to the checkout. You can order multiples of the same item at the 'view basket' or 'checkout' stages. You do not need a PayPal account to use our secure checkout. You can pay with most major credit cards.
Pay by cheque: download an order form and post this to us together with your payment - make cheques payable to “Alderton Farming Partnership”. All details are on the order form. CLICK HERE and 'save to disk' to download the order form.
Terms
Should your goods arrived damaged, please notify us for a replacement within 5 working days at
or by phoning 01743 741689. If any item is not as you expected you may change it for another, or ask for a refund as long as you contact us within 14 days of receipt of your order. To receive a refund or an exchange, items must be returned to us in their original packaging, unused and in a saleable condition. Please remember that our gifts are handmade and therefore colours and exact measurements may differ slightly from the items pictured on this web site.
Postage & Packing
Postage and packing is charged according to your total purchase amount (incl. VAT):
£0.01-20.00 P&P 20% |
£20.01-40.00 P&P 15% |
£40.01-60.00 P&P 12% |
£60.01-80.00 P&P 10% |
£80.01 and up P&P 8% |
The above rates are based on standard first class delivery by Royal Mail. Other services are available at additional cost. Please contact us for details.
Delivery
Please allow 14 days for delivery. Handmade items may, occasionally, be out of stock and there may be extended delivery times during busy periods. We will, of course, advise you if this is the case.
All prices shown below are inclusive of VAT, but exclude postage and packing. This will be added onto your order during checkout. POSTAGE IS FOR UK DELIVERIES ONLY. International customers please contact us as no international sales can be made from this site.
| Bunnies | |
| Details: Approx 22cm to tip of ears, knitted in Shropshire or Shropshire X Shetland wool, complete with jackets and scarves knitted in complementary multi-coloured yarn. Available: Pure white Pure grey Grey with white tummies and inside ears *Some limited edition bunnies are also available knitted in hand-dyed yarns. Details on request White Bunnies £16.35 each, incl. VAT Grey and Grey & White Bunnies £17.35 each, incl. VAT |
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| Grey and Grey & White Bunnies : £17.35 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |
| White Bunnies : £16.35 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |
| Mice | |
Details: Approx 15cm to 19cm tall, knitted in pure Shropshire wool (white), hand-dyed Shropshire wool (brown) and Shropshire X Shetland wool (grey). Mice can be either striped or with jumpers knitted in green mix, red mix or blue mix variegated wool. Please let us know if you have a particular preference. |
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| BUY a GREY, BROWN OR WHITE MOUSE (WITH JUMPER OR STRIPES): £15.25 each inc. VAT (Change quantities at Checkout stage) | |
| Shropshire Lambs | |
| Details: Approx 18cm to middle of back when standing, 22cm to top of head when sitting, each wearing a coloured ribbon. CE Marked as a children’s toy with a choice of pink, green or blue gingham ribbon. Price: £24.99 each, incl. VAT |
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| BUY a SHROPSHIRE LAMB : £24.99 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |
| Large Bears | |
| Details: Knitted in Pure White Shrophshire wool, hand-dyed Shropshire wool (Yellowish- brown and Brown) and Shropshire X Shetland wool (Grey). Each bear measures approx 44cm to tip of ears, when standing, and all wear scarves knitted in variegated wool. Available: White: £35.75 each, inc. VAT Grey: £38.30 each, inc. VAT Hand-dyed yellowish brown: £38.30 each, inc. VAT Hand-dyed brown: £38.30 each, inc. VAT |
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| BUY A WHITE LARGE BEAR: £35.75 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |
| BUY A GREY, YELLOWISH-BROWN or BROWN LARGE BEAR: £38.30 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |
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Details: Knitted in pure Shropshire wool or a Shropshire wool blend, our tea cosies fit a standard tea pot (approximately 15 to 20cm diameter). Available: |
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| BUY A SHROPSHIRE LAMB TEA COSY: £21.50 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUY A GREY or BROWN MOUSE TEA COSY: £21.50 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUY A GREY or BROWN RABBIT TEA COSY: £23.00 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrapped-up Bears | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Details: Knitted in Pure White, hand-dyed Brown Shropshire yarn and grey Shropshire X Shetland yarn. These bears have moveable limbs and wear jackets, scarves and knitted-on socks in multi-coloured yarn. Each bear measures approx 24 to 26 cm from top to toe when standing. Available: Grey Wrapped-up Bear: £20.50 each, inc. VAT Brown Wrapped-up Bear: £20.50 each, inc VAT White Wrapped-up Bear: £19.00 each, inc VAT |
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| BUY A WHITE WRAPPED-UP BEAR: £19.00 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUY A GREY or BROWN WRAPPED-UP BEAR: £20.50 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Details: Long-legged “Stilt” Rabbits, Sheep and Mice, knitted in Shropshire wool with lively, contrasting striped bodies and little knitted scarves. Available: Stilt Rabbits (approx 40cm tall): £18.50 inc. VAT Stilt Sheep (approx 38cm tall): £17.50 inc. VAT Stilt Mice (approx 35cm tall): £16.50 inc. VAT |
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| BUY A STILT RABBIT (approx 40cm tall): £18.50 inc. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUY A STILT SHEEP (approx 38cm tall): £17.50 inc. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUY A STILT MOUSE (approx 35cm tall): £16.50 inc. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Details: Our cheeky penguins have grey or white fronts with otherwise black knitted “plumage”. They wear multicoloured scarves. Each penguin is approx 17 cm tall. Available: Penguin with White front: £10.20 each, inc. VAT Penguin with Gey front: £10.20 each, inc. VAT |
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| BUY A PENGUIN: £10.20 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fingerless Mittens | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Details: Grey or brown base with Fair Isle style pattern. Available: Adult Size: £19.50 inc. VAT Child/Small Adult: £17.50 inc VAT |
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| BUY a CHILD/SMALL ADULT FINGERLESS MITTENS: £17.50 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Details: Striped hats with lamb’s head, little bird or rabbit’s head (not shown) Available: Adult Size: £23.50 inc. VAT Child Size: £16.50 inc. VAT |
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| BUY an ADULT BEANIE HAT: £23.50 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUY a CHILD BEANIE HAT: £16.50 each, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shropshire Knitting Yarn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Details: Pure, natural white Shropshire double knitting yarn, grey blended Shropshire double knitting yarn and grey blended Shropshire Aran yarn. Available: in skeins of varying weight, but priced at: White DK: £6.80 per 100g Grey DK: £7.80 per 100g Grey Aran: £7.50 per 100g (all prices inc. VAT) |
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| BUY 100g GREY DK Shropshire yarn for £7.80
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| BUY 100g GREY ARAN Shropshire yarn for £7.50
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| Knitted Handbags - designed by Val Pierce exclusively for Flock of Ages | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Details: Each bag is knitted in our grey Aran yarn, which is a blend of Shropshire, Shetland and Hebridean wool. The design by Val Pierce, author of several popular books about knitting, features a triple cable pattern. The central cable extends over the top opening of the bag as a knitted tab, which fastens the bag securely with a robust snap-fastener, concealed by an attractive button. Each bag is approximately 30cm wide and 21cm deep (excluding handles). The wool is lightly felted to increase durability and each bag is lined with cotton, cotton chintz, linen or silk. There are five designs available, each with a different style of handle, lining material and complementary button (see below). Available: Five different designs. |
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The "Arabescato" handbag has good quality white, grey and black marbled plastic handles. The bag is lined with silk or cotton and is finished with a beautiful etched mother of pearl button. BUY - (Change quantities at checkout stage) |
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The Arabescato handbag - click for a larger image |
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The “Deco” handbag has stylish, smooth black resin handles reminiscent of the Art Deco period. Lined with linen or cotton, the handbag has a complementary grey, brown and black asymmetric button over the snap-fastener. BUY - (Change quantities at checkout stage) |
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The Deco handbag - click for a larger image |
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The “Peacock Green” handbag – has smooth plastic handles in a striking peacock green, with a complementary silk lining and a patterned green button concealing the snap-fastener. BUY - (Change quantities at checkout stage) |
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The Peacock Green handbag - click for a larger image |
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The “Coast” handbag has plaited and braided twist handles made from abaca fibre with internal sturdy cotton reinforcements and solid wood attachments. Lined with cotton or cotton chintz, the handbag has a beautiful iridescent Abalone shell button, concealing the snap-fastener. BUY - (Change quantities at checkout stage) |
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The Coast handbag - click for a larger image |
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The “Saskia” handbag has beautiful smooth brown and black handles made from abaca fibre and cotton with a fine quality poly-laminated finish. Handles attach to the bag with silver-effect clasps. Lined with linen or cotton, the handbag is finished with a wood coconut ceramic glazed button in Turquoise (pictured), Damson or Red BUY - (Change quantities at checkout stage) |
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The Saskia handbag - click for a larger image |
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| Special Collectibles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We also produce a range of unique Collectibles, each one knitted in Shropshire wool and often incorporating yarn that’s been hand-dyed using natural plant substances such as hedgerow sloes, buckthorn bark, Japanese indigo and madder (a favourite Medieval dyestuff). If you’re interested in any of the items pictured here, please email us for more details of availability (via the Contact Us page). |
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| Shropshire Sheep Notecards | |
| Details: Copies of 19th century prints of Shropshire Sheep, hand-tinted in watercolours Per pack of four cards (four different designs) and envelopes £2.30. Cards blank inside. Size: approx 130 X 180cm. |
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| BUY CARDS : £2.30 per pack of 4, incl. VAT (Change quantities at checkout stage) | |
Click on 'view basket' to proceed to Checkout. All prices shown above are inclusive of VAT, but exclude postage and packing. This will be added onto your order during checkout. POSTAGE IS FOR UK DELIVERIES ONLY. International customers please contact us as no international sales can be made from this site.