Yorkshire Choice Awards 2025

I have been kindly nominated in two categories at the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2025!
Yorkshire entrepreneur of the year..Caroline Rodgers
Independent business of the year… Askrigg Ropemakers
Please vote for me! Voting closes on March 7th.

Passionate about the Art of Ropemaking

My name is Caroline and I live in Askrigg in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.  I worked and trained to become a Ropemaker at Outhwaites Ropemakers in Hawes (est. 1905) nearly 7 years ago, having previously worked in the hotel industry for more than 30 years.

A simple search of Heritage Crafts sadly shows that the art of Ropemaking is in decline in the UK, with more and more products being shipped in from overseas.  Askrigg Ropemakers formed when Outhwaites closed its doors in Autumn 2022 and is dedicated to creating handmade, bespoke items and keeping the art of Ropemaking in the UK very much alive.

 

Featured Products

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Skipping Ropes

Skipping Ropes Our multicoloured skipping ropes measure 12ft and are adjustable using the handles. The unique handles of our skipping ropes are made from Pirns. A Pirn is a rod onto which weft thread is wound for use in weaving Read More ...

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Dog Collars

Our bespoke size dog collars are made of 100% cotton.  These come in a variety of colours to match our Dog Leads

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Dog Leads

Our Leads Our Dog Leads are made from 100% cotton.  We offer single colour leads, rainbow colour coupler and single leads, figure of 8 leads and red, white and blue leads!  All with either slip leads or trigger hooks with Read More ...

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Lead Ropes and Halters

Our Cattle Halters and Lead Ropes are made from 100% Cotton. Our Cattle Halters range from 6mm - 24mm.  We can offer standard or luxury grommets. Our Lead Ropes measure 6ft by 14mm diameter.

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Cow and Stirk Ties

Cow and Stirk Ties Our Cow Ties are 12mm diameter x 5ft and are made from Ecru cotton with a wooden toggle. Our Stirk Ties are 12mm diameter by 4ft 6", are made from Ecru cotton and have a blue Read More ...

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Contact me

Please contact me for prices or further details of bespoke items:- Askrigg Ropemakers Rear of Fernlea Main Street Askrigg DL8 3HT Mobile: 07940 454788