Kassia St Clair delves into the history of one of the world’s most unassuming and versatile fabrics, from its ancient beginnings to its surprisingly contemporary applications

Slippers have made their way out of the bedroom and into the street, finds Simon Mills–although not without precedent or formalities

Breaking ground in terms of form, pattern and colour, these new-season rugs by top design brands are the anchor your room’s decor needs

EVERYTHING CREATED by The Raw Wool Company is infused with the spirit of Cornwall’s wild landscapes and proud maritime heritage – from the beautiful rare-breed yarns spun from the fleeces of the Compa

Shade pictured Marigold Ball weight/length 50g/112m Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6) Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm Fibre content 50% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 25% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool, 25% Masham

BRITAIN at war has been depicted in books, TV shows, documentaries, films and now for the first time, wool art. The Longest Yarn 2: Britain At War is an 80-metre-long work exploring how Britain coped