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Bedfordshire

Moonstone Yarns, The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Off Faldo Road, Barton-Le-Clay Bedfordshire, MK45 4RF

Tel: 01582 883176
Email: theshop@moonstoneyarns.co.uk

The Olde Watermill
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Moonstone Yarns is situated within The Olde Watermill Shopping Village near the A6 at Barton-Le-Clay in Bedfordshire. Located within an old traditional Watermill, The Shopping Village also contains other shops including a Garden Centre, Farm Shop, Craft Centre, Traditional Toy shop, Formal Dress Shop and large Licensed Tea Room and more.  There are also plenty of free car parking spaces for easy access to the centre.  

Moonstone Yarns is owned and run by a family of knitting and needlework enthusiasts who provide a warm and friendly environment for likeminded followers of the craft. Along with providing quality yarns and wool, Moonstone Yarns also promotes fair-traded yarns and sustainable fibres from Ecologically friendly and environmentally sound sources.

For those who enjoy Knitting but not the finishing or ‘stitching up’, Moonstone yarns offers an Overlocking service for edging, hemming, and seaming

Owner: Cathy Bracey

Shop Hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm, Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm

Stockists of: Main brands of quality yarns, wool and pattern books plus accessories.  Also stocks Eco and Environmentally friendly yarns such as Bamboo Wool and Milk Yarns

Mail Order: UK only

Special Events: Moonstone Yarns hosts Knitting Circles during the week, and offer Knitting and needlework lessons for those wishing to make those first steps. Please phone or see the website for further details. 

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Cheshire

Knitters, 11 Compstall Road, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire. SK6 4BT

Tel: 0161 430 2566
Email: debbie.knitters@live.co.uk

Shop Front
Inside View
Inside View
Wall Of Wool

The shop is located in the middle of Romiley village only one-minute from both the railway station and the main car park, which is behind The Forum.

Knitters is owned and run by Debbie, who is herself a keen knitter and is always happy to help her customers with any knitting related problems they may have. The shop has been designed to give a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can sit and browse the patterns or just knit and chatter.

Owner: Debbie Hargreaves

Shop Hours: Mon-Tue-Thur-Fri-9:00-5:00, Wed-9:00-1:00, Sat-9:30-3:30

Stockists of: We sell a range of quality knitting yarns including Bamboo, eco cotton, merino wool and alpaca. We also sell haberdashery, buttons, ribbon & sewing thread.

Mail Order: Not available at the moment

Special Events: Knit & Chatter Mondays & Thursdays 2pm-4pm

Website: Not available at the moment

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Cornwall

Alternative Polperro, The Coombes, Polperro, Cornwall. PL13 2PL

Tel: 01503 273155
Email: enquiries@alternativepolperro.co.uk

   
Shop Front
View Of Inside Shop
   

Alternative Polperro is situated in the picturesque fishing village of Polperro Cornwall, nestled on the south east Cornish coast.

The shop is run by husband and wife  team, Wayne & Tracey.  We sell a variety of good quality yarns and wools including organic. We have a large variety of knitting patterns and accessories. We are looking to expand these in the coming months once we have found out what our customers preferences are. We also provide an excellent mail order service and try to dispatch goods on the same day.

Owner: Wayne & Tracey McEwan

Shop Hours: Winter 11am – 4.00pm   Summer 10.00am – 6.00pm, January February please check website for opening times.

Stockists of: Most major brands

Mail Order: World wide

Special Events: Check website

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Cornwall

Knit Wits Wool Shop, 45 Causewayhead, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2SS

Tel: 01736 367069
Email: julia@knitwitspenzance.co.uk

Shop Front
Julia Hopson with Guinness Record

Knit Wits is situated in the centre of Penzance at the top of Causewayhead, a pedestrianised street. It's very close to the nearest car park and only a few minutes walk from the habour front.

Owner: Julia Hopson

Shop Hours: Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Late Opening: Knitting Group on Thursdays until 7.00pm (free)

Stockists of: all popular brands including own Cornish organic wool

Mail Order: national and international available

Special Events: Julia and her husband Matt organise the annual south-west knitting event as part of National Knitting Week. At the last event Julia gained the Guinness World Record for knitting with the ‘Largest Knitting Needles in the World’ – the needles are now displayed in the shop.

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Devon

Hulu, Sentinel House, Poundwell, Modbury, Devon PL21 0XX

Tel: 01548 831911 Fax: 01548 830878
Email: sales@hulucrafts.co.uk

Hulu is located in the ancient market town of Modbury, South Devon, which has had important links to the woollen trade dating back as early as the Thirteenth Century. Modbury is 12 miles east of Plymouth and 7 miles from the A38. Our offices are just off the main street, very close to two car parks and free on-street parking. Hulu is a family run business that strives to provide first class customer service. Online orders are usually shipped the same day.

We are currently an online retailer selling a wide range of quality yarns and fabrics.  A showroom is due to open at the beginning of 2010 where we will be able to hold workshops and welcome visitors.

Owner: Vicky Hammerstein

Shop Hours: Online: 24 hours.  Office hours: 9am – 5pm.  Visits by appointment.

Stockists of: Most major brands of yarns, a good range of knitting patterns and knitting books plus plenty of accessories including interchangeable circular knitting needles and knitting tools.

Mail Order: Worldwide

Special Events: We host a Knit ‘n’ Natter group that meets every other Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. We will be starting to run workshops from January 2010.

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Devon

Spin A Yarn, 3 Station Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AL

Tel: 01626 836203
Email: info@spinayarndevon.co.uk

Knitting Club
Knitting Workshop
View Of Inside Shop
View Of Inside Shop

'Spin A Yarn' is located in the pretty town of Bovey Tracey, which is the centre of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen and a gateway to Dartmoor National Park. Approaching Bovey Tracey from the A38, follow the 'Town Centre' signs. At the roundabout by the fire station turn right. Spin A Yarn is at the beginning of town, on the left-hand side of the road opposite the Brookside tea-rooms. There is plenty of car parking across the road in the public car park on your right next to the Old Thatched Inn.

Spin A Yarn’s owner is an enthusiastic spinner, so appreciates natural yarns from around the world in a kaleidoscope of colour. The most common description of the shop is 'An Aladdin’s Cave'. More than just a shop, Spin A Yarn is a friendly place to meet up with fellow knitters over a cup of coffee, sit with your knitting and chat. Many workshops are hosted – everything from beginners knitting to professional finishing and design. Take a look at the website for current workshops and courses on offer.

Owner: Joyce Mason

Shop Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm, We are closed Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays

Stockists of: All main brands and also specialise in exciting, unusual &  natural yarns from around the world, including New Zealand. We also stock local hand dyed, organic yarn and fleece for spinning and felting.We have a huge range of knitting accessories including books, patterns and needles

Mail Order: Worldwide

Special Events: We have a regular programme of knitting, crochet, felting, peg-looming and spinning workshops. Knitting groups meet at the shop on the first Tuesday of every month from 10.30am-1.00pm. Also, last Wednesday of every month from 6.30-9.00pm

Click here for Spin A Yarn website and all further details including a shop blog

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Essex

The Wool Cabin, 28 High Street, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1UQ

Tel: 01255 428352

Email:sandra_woolcabin@hotmail.com

Outside View
Sandra and Beverley
Inside View
Relaxing with a cup of tea

The Shop is located in the High Street opposite Sainsburys. It is only 400 yards from both the Railway Station & the beach. We are a traditional run Wool Shop with a modern approach. Within the business there is also an alteration service as well as a Curtain and Blind making department.

We stock most major brands as well as some of the smaller up and coming companies from Europe. We also stock a large range of knitting patterns, accessories and buttons and our own exclusive range of craft bags made on the premises

Owners: Sandra Sell and Beverley Marshall (curtains dept)

Shop Hours: 9.00am–5.00pm Monday–Saturday

Stockists of: Most major brands.

Mail Order: Worldwide

Special Events: Knitting Groups & Crochet Classes: "The Cabin Crew" meets every Wednesday 5.30pm-7.30pm all levels of knitters are welcome, we have occasional crochet workshops.

Click here for The Wool Cabin website and all further details

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East Sussex

http://www.yell.com/b/Cocoon-Wool+Shops-Hove-BN33YA-900744351/index.html

Cocoon, 10 George Street, Hove, East Sussex BN3 3YA.

Tel: 01237 776 176

Email: info@cocoonknits.co.uk

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Outside View
Inside shop
Inside shop

Cocoon is situated in a busy pedestrianised street off the main street, Church Road in Hove. It is surrounded by outside cafes, a variety of shops, banks and building societies and has a jolly cosmopolitan atmosphere. If you are a stranger to Hove we are 4 roads to the west of Hove Town Hall in Norton Road where there is also a car park. Free parking is available for 2 hours in the Tesco car park which is behind George Street. We have an advert on Yell.com which shows a map of where we are.

Cocoon is owned by a husband and wife team, who have tried to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere where people can browse and enjoy looking at a variety of exciting quality yarns, patterns, ribbons, buttons, jewellery, cross stitch and lots more. We are looking to run Knit & Natter groups and are just starting classes & workshops and hope to help people learn to knit in the community, our first project being the local Brownies.

Owners: Jackie Beecham & Alan Moon

Shop Hours: 9.30am–5.30pm Monday–Saturday

Stockists of: All major brands, designer knitting yarns including eco plus a large range from France. We are looking to expand our selection as we find out our customer’s preferences. We also offer a wide choice of haberdashery, knitting needles, buttons, ribbons, books and patterns.

Mail Order: UK only

Special Events: We are holding classes for beginners, refresher classes, knitting & crochet techniques and a knitting group every Friday morning.

Click here for Cocoon website and all further details

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East Sussex

Kangaroo, Knight’s Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Lewes. East Sussex BN8 4QF

Tel: 01273 400030
Email: orders@kangaroo.uk.com

     
Kangaroo      

Kangaroo is primarily a mail order company, however customers are welcome to visit by appointment or on one of our Open Days (these are listed on the home page of our website). We are situated a few miles outside of the County Town of Lewes between Cooksbridge and South Chailey, there is plenty of free parking and disabled access to the premises.

Owner: Sue Culligan

Shop Hours: Open Days 9.00am - 12.00pm or by appointment

Stockists of: Designer knitting yarns, hand-dyed yarns, luxurious blends, baby yarns, sock wool, a wide range of buttons, knitting needles, pattern books and knitting kits.

Mail Order: Worldwide

Special Events: We hold monthly knitting and crochet workshops tutored by Rowan Design Consultants and an annual knitting workshop in France. We have a new (April 09) knitting group which meets at the shop every Thursday at 4.00pm

Click here for Kangaroo Website and all further details

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Hampshire

 
 
Three Generations
Inside of shop
Multicoloured Yarns
 

We are located on the eastern side of Portsmouth & Southsea very close to Milton Park Schools, with Milton Park and Bransbury Park at either end of the “village” shopping centre. Easy access from the M27 via the B2030 when approaching from outside Portsmouth.  The number 17 & 18 buses drop you at the Co-op in Milton Market which is 20 yds from the shop.

The Yarn Barn is a family concern – 4 generations are involved, all of the younger generations having been inspired by Granny who is now 83. They are all avid knitters and needlewomen. The aim of the shop is to keep up with current trends whilst still providing a traditional service and encouraging the continuity of the craft.  To aid choice of yarn and style the shop has an open environment and provides  a comfortable seating area to browse patterns and enjoy a tea or coffee and chat. 

Owner: Pauleen Chambers and Caron Johnson

Shop Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm closed for lunch 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Saturday 9.30am to 4.00pm

Stockists of: Apart from all the major  UK yarn suppliers, yarns from France, Spain, Italy and Germany are also available.

Mail Order: UK and Abroad

Special Events: Knitting Groups and a Crochet group are held in the shop.Workshops are held at the shop throughout the year

Click here for The Yarn Barn Website and all further details

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Lincolnshire

The Stitchery, 12 – 14 High Street, Ruskington, Lincs NG34 9DP

Tel: 01526 832131

Email: equiries@thestitcheryonline.org.uk

Shop Front
Inside view of shop
Inside view of shop
Inside view of shop

Ruskington is just North of Sleaford on the A153. In centre of village there is a Beck that runs through the main High Street. The Stitchery is on the south side of the beck about 2/3 of the way down with roadside parking available. Further Parking is available across the beck or at the Co-op.

We are a friendly family run business consisting of mother and daughter team.

Owners: Elizabeth Cherry & Edwina Coleman

Shop Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9.00am – 5.00pm

Stockists of: Knitting Yarns, Cross Stitch supplies, Patchwork and Quilting fabrics and Haberdashery.

Mail Order: Mail and Internet orders to UK and Abroad

Special Events: New for September 2010, we will be running Knitting groups and workshops in the shop.

Click here for The Stitchery Website and all further details

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London

London, NW11

Tel: 020 84554990
Email: info@addicted2knit.co.uk

Glorious Silk and Merino
Wooden Needles
Adele's Knobbly Ball
Butterfly Shrug

Addicted2knit.co.uk is an online business established in 2009. We stock a collection of the most tactile and scrumptious yarns from hand-dyed cotton to silky bamboo, organic pure wool, wonderful alpaca, glorious mohair and even sugar cane for your perusal and purchase.

Our philosophy is simple; beautiful yarn, superb quality, individuality and social conscience. Our online business aims to offer new and interesting yarns, needles and seasonal designs by Lee.

Owner: Lee Heyes

Shop Hours: Online 24 hours

Stockists of: We stock numerous brands with social economic benefits to the spinners, dyers, etc. We also have some of the major yarns but like to source yarns you might never have seen before.

Mail Order: Worldwide

Special Events: Please check website

Click here for Addicted2Knit Website and all further details

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Merseyside

Prescot, Merseyside L34 1LA

Tel: 0151 426 0539
Email: sales@knitsinthecity.co.uk

Knits in the City is a new online business – established in April 2009.  We sell a full range of yarns specialising in the high end brands.  The plan is to open a retail shop in the future.

Knits in the City is a family run business where we aim to keep the skill and joys of knitting alive.

Owner: Christine Feery

Shop Hours: 24 hours

Stockists of: Stockists of all major brands, we are particularly keen to promote Eco yarns.

Mail Order: Worldwide Shipping

Special Events: Knits in the City hosts a weekly Stitch and Bitch group which meets at the Print House in Prescot every Tuesday between 6.00 and 8.00pm. Come along with your latest project, or start a new one and get to meet other like minded people, there is always lots of help and experience at hand.

Click here for Knits In The City website and all further details

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Nottinghamshire

The Little Wool Shop, 18 Queen Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire. NG25 0AA

Tel: 01636 814 198
Email: mac8142@aol.com

 
Outside of shop (by local artist)
Inside of shop
 

The Little Wool Shop is located in the picturesque market town of Southwell, Nottinghamshire, just a short walk from the Minster and directly opposite the post office. 

The Little Wool Shop is a sweet shop without the calories.  Stocking yarns from all over the globe from Alpaca to Llama, you will be challenged not to fall in love with the yarn available.

Owner: Diane McCarroll

Shop Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm

Stockists of: Alpaca, Llama, silk and major brands.  Knitting needles from America and Buttons from South Africa. Pattern books and magazines and a small amount of haberdashery

Mail Order: UK and Abroad

Special Events:' Knit and Knatter' held on the last Wednesday of the month 1.30pm-3.30pm.  Come along and choose your project and join in with other customers.  The shop is open for purchases during 'Knit and Knatter' sessions.  Rowan workshops held regularly.

Click here for The Little Wool Shop Website and all further details

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Nottinghamshire

Yarn, 55 Chilwell Road, Beeston, Notts NG9 1EN

Tel: 0115 9253606
Email: info@yarn-in-notts.co.uk

 
Shop Front
View Of Inside Shop
Workshop In Progress
 

Yarn is situated in Beeston a suburb of Nottingham. We are about 10 minutes from junction 25 of the M1,  5 minutes from Nottingham University and 20 minutes from the centre of Nottingham. We are located on Chilwell High Road, opposite the end of Imperial Road, half way between the main square in Beeston and Broxtowe (Castle) College. There is some time restricted parking opposite the shop and plenty of free parking on Imperial Road and adjacent streets. We are among several small independent retailers on this  road including an Art & Craft shop, a Deli,  jewellery and gift shops and an organic café.

Yarn is owned and run friends Alison & Sarah who opened the shop 5 years ago. We aim to provide a friendly welcoming atmosphere where customers can browse through our large selection of yarns, patterns and knitting accessories. We stock an extensive selection of quality yarns and aim to offer a high level of customer service.

Owners: Alison and Sarah

Shop Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm, Late opening till 7.00pm on a Thursday

Stockists of: All the major brands with the emphasis on quality products

Mail Order: Worldwide

Special Events: Knit and chat held twice a week – Wednesday 10.00am – 12.00pm, Thursday 5.00pm – 7.00pm. Regular day workshops taught by Rowan tutors held on Sundays, see website for further details

Click here for Yarn In Notts website and all further details

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Oxfordshire

The Little Knitting Company, Manor Green, Stanford In The Vale, Oxfordshire. SN7 8LU

Tel: 07980 439 587
Email: info@thelittleknittingcomany.co.uk

Located in the pretty Oxfordshire village of Stanford in the Vale, The Little Knitting Company is an online retailer specialising in the supply of premium quality wool, yarn and fibre presently sourced from top Scottish and Italian mills. We are unable to accept visitors at the present time but hope to be able to do so in early 2009. Places of interest? Nearby towns of Wantage and Faringdon are steeped in history. The ancient village of Uffington and the famous White Horse is only 3 miles away.

This is a family run, online retail wool emporium.

Owner: Ruth Chester

Shop Hours: 24 hours (online only at present, but shop planned)

Stockists of: 100% extra fine merino, 100%, 70% and 50% angora and angora blends, camel yarn, 100% grade-A cashmere,  organic and ecologically dyed wool and cotton, Geelong virgin wool, woollen blends, cotton and bamboo blends, superfine mohair and cotton tape. Sustainable Indian rosewood knitting needles and DPNs. Knitting books and magazines.

Mail Order: UK and worldwide

Special Events: Cast On! Knitting Group meets every last Wednesday of the month at the Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale from 7pm. Bring along a current project, start a new one or ask us to show you how! Knitting magazines, pattern books, needles and yarn available too. As membership develops we hope to invite guest speakers.

Click here for The Little Knitting Company Website and all further details

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Pembrokeshire

14 – 18 High Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire  SA65 9AR

Tel: 01348 874443
Email: info@janes-fishguard.co.uk

 
Inside view of shop
Paul Sartori Knitting Group
Inside view of shop
 

Located in the historic market town of Fishguard, Janes is situated on the High Street (A40 Fishguard/Haverfordwest Road), on the right hand side where the pavement narrows, just a short distance up from the Square.  Fishguard is home to the Last Invasion Tapestry created to mark the 200th anniversary of the last invasion of Britain by the French in 1797

Janes has changed over the years since our mother and grandmother first opened the doors in 1966.  Three years ago on our return to Fishguard, the three cottages were completely renovated and a coffee shop added.  Visitors are welcome to bring their dogs into our garden, open all year.  We are first and foremost a traditional wool shop but now with a modern yet comfortable feel.  Details of workshops are on our website.

Owner: Penelope MacLeod & Catriona Buchert

Shop Hours: Monday – Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Stockists of: We hold most major brands, knitting accessories and a large knitting related haberdashery section.

Mail Order: UK only

Special Events: Charity knitting group for the Paul Sartori Foundation (hospice care), Wednesday from 10.30am

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Somerset

Wells Knitting Centre, 5 Mill Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2AS

Tel: 01749 677548
Email: shirley@mandywools.fsnet.co.uk

Inside of shop
Shirley and Brian
Hand Knitting Yarn
Machine Knitting Yarn

The shop is situated in a lane off to the left, near the bottom of the high street, (we have a green ‘A’ board on the pavement on the high street pointing into Mill Street), just before the butchers.

We are a long established and knowledgeable business with 25 years experience, we are happy to supply you with knitting materials and associated products at realistic prices, and we offer advice on products and skills in a relaxed and encouraging style. Our shop is packed to the roof with yarns old and new, come and see our ALADDIN’S CAVE in the beautiful Cathedral City of Wells nestling at the foot of the Mendips in the lovely County of Somerset.

Owner: Shirley Ford and Brian Crompton

Shop Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9.15am – 4.30pm

Stockists of: All major brands, 1000’s of patterns old and new, huge range of haberdashery items, buttons, embroidery, fabrics, threads etc. All knitting accessories, coned yarns rug kits and wools.

Mail Order: Worldwide

Special Events: We hold a knitting club on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 7pm

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Staffordshire

 

PollyJane Yarns, 52 Crossfield Avenue, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire

Tel: 01782 397248
Email: sales@pollyjane.co.uk

       
       

PollyJane Yarns are presenters of unusual and colourful knitting yarns and accessories. With a MOBILE SHOP, Polly & Jane visit craft fairs, county shows, knitting groups, etc. Do presentations at W.I.s, and other womens social groups. Travelling within our home county of Staffordshire and beyond.  Visiting sheltered housing and housebound knitters.

MAIL ORDER is our main feature, offering FREE POSTAGE on all orders.  Specialising in good quality yarn, with alpaca and colourful mainly featured.Polly & Jane specialise in offering help & advice to knitters, with any problem big or small.

Owner: Pauline Hardwick

Shop Hours: Available to contact 9am -5pm Monday to Saturday and answerphone service 24hrs.

Stockists of: Alpaca, merino wool, bamboo, cotton, silk blend, suri alpaca cashmere and silk lace weight. (fair trade included). Our accessories include fair trade buttons, quality needles, variety of interesting books and colourful knitting bags.

Mail Order: We do free postage on all mail orders in the UK. Postage at low cost for overseas

Special Events: We run two knitting groups in Staffordshire. Weekly at Blythe Bridge library on Tuesday morning (10.30 – 12.30) and Cheadle library on Wednesday afternoon (1.30 – 3.30) Experienced and new knitters welcome.

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Yorkshire

Knitters Corner, 15, Market Stall, Borough Market, Halifax Yorkshire HX1 1DZ

Tel: 01422 358358

Email: jan.knitterscorner@blueyonder.co.uk
 
 
Janice Hoyle
Wall Of Wool
More Wool

The business is located in the very heart of Halifax in the award winning Victorian Market Hall. Easy access is gained to the stall from the Albion Street entrance
 
The business was established in 1971 and we pride ourselves on personal service, with professional advice on the right type of yarns for patterns and always being able to help out with the most complicated patterns. (We have never been "beaten" by a pattern yet.)

Owner: Janice Hoyle

Shop Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Saturday
 
Stockists of: All leading brands are stocked and a great range of patterns.
 
Mail Order: We do not do mail order, but are happy to help anyone who is in need of wool or advice.
 
Special Events: Our knitting club is called TECKnicalities and meets at St. Paul's Church, Sowerby Bridge Nr Halifax and meets on the third Wednesday of the month. This club gives advice and also teaches all aspects of knitting and crochet.

Website: Not available at the moment

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Yorkshire

Ribbon Circus, 8 Albert Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8AH

Tel: 01422 847803
Email: info@ribboncircus.com

   
Amy outside her shop
Amy inside her shop
   

Ribbon Circus is a haberdashery emporium in Hebden Bridge, West Yorskhire.  We’re packed to the rafters with yarn and knitting paraphernalia as well as beautiful buttons and tremendous trimmings.  We’re the perfect place for the finishing touches to your latest project or to come get some inspiration.

If you’ve never visited Hebden Bridge, come and take a look.  We’re a small town nestled in the edge of The Pennines with a strong textile heritage.  Full of fantastic independent shops and cafes, a trip to Hebden Bridge makes a great day out.  You can easily reach us by road or rail.

Owner: Amy Leader

Shop Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10.00am – 5.00pm.

Stockists of: Specialising in 100% natural yarns and Yorkshire wool.
 
Mail Order: Worldwide
 
Special Events: We hold a regular knitting and crochet group in the shop.  Check out our website for the next meeting.

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Yorkshire

Rose Trading, Scarthingwell Centre, Towton Nr Tadcaster LS24 9PF

Tel: 01937 557583/557925
Email: rose-trading@btconnect.com

       
       

We are in the old farm buildings down one side of the courtyard. Travel along Scarthingwell Lane, next to Scarthingwell Golf Course off the A162 ‘twix Towton and Sherburn in Elmet.There is lots of free parking, table and chairs to rest your feet, water for the dog, ice cream and tissues for adults and children!

Owned, run and managed by Rachel, a retired teacher who has been knitting for 60 years. The craft shop is one part of the business which sells a wide variety of knitting yarns, craft goods, fabrics, stationery, books, toys and more; the majority well below high street prices. Ongoing advice, support and picking up of stitches by experienced staff.  Happy to help and support GCSE, A level DTI and other students.

Owner: Rachel Hirst

Shop Hours: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Sunday 10.30am – 4.00pm or by appointment

Stockists of: Range of affordable regular and fancy yarns. Knitting and yarn related accessories

Mail Order: Worldwide
 
Special Events: Free summer holiday craft sessions for children. Free 1 to 1 ‘pickup up your needles again’ sessions for all.

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Yorkshire

Brians Best Wools(Shop)/A Right Good Yarn (website), Upper Level Barnsley Market Hall, Barnsley Town Centre, Barnsley S70 1SX

Tel: 07860 786850
Email: admin@arightgoodyarn.com

     
View Of Shop
     

A Right Good Yarn Limited is the website presence of Brian’s Best Wools.  Brian’s Best Wools is based on the upper level in Barnsley Market Hall. Barnsley Market is located in the heart of Barnsley Town Centre (S70 1SX) with convenient parking. From J37 / 36 M1 follow signs for Barnsley Town Centre. In 1996 the markets were extensively refurbished and today there is a bright modern shopping atmosphere with over 300 stalls in indoor and open areas.

A family run operation, the Owner Directors of A Right Good Yarn Limited have been trading in the yarn industry since 1980.  Brian’s Best Wools is based on the upper level in Barnsley Market Hall Brian’s Best Wools has always endeavored to supply its customers with quality yarns at the keenest prices and we do the same for our web based customers through A Right Good Yarn!

A Right Good Yarn’s motto is ‘Yorkshire sourced Yarns from Yorkshire Companies at Yorkshire Prices’.  We are extremely proud to be able to sell a selection of the best knitting wools from brands based locally here in Yorkshire

Owners: Brian Mettrick and Julie Whitehead

Shop Hours: 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Saturday (closed Thursday)

Stockists of: A Right Good Yarn stocks yarn from many of the main yarn suppliers and is able to supply any item from its manufacturers’ current ranges

Mail Order: Deliveries UK and worldwide
 
Special Events: Check website

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Scotland

McAree Brothers

19 Howe Street, Edinburgh EH3 6TE,

55-59 King Street, Stirling FK8 1DR,

38 Newmarket Street, Falkirk FK1 1JQ

Tel: 0131-558 1747, Fax: 0131-558 1747
Email: sales@mcadirect.com

Howe Street, Edinburgh
King Street, Stirling
Wall Of Wool, Stirling
Uncle Angus on guard

Our Edinburgh store is located in the centre of the city of Edinburgh. It is only 5 mins walk from Princess Street (via Frederick Street).
The Stirling store is situated in the pretty historical town centre. It will appear on your left hand side on your way to visit the famous Stirling Castle.
The Falkirk store is close to the Main Rail Station (Falkirk Grahamston Station). Follow Grahams Road to Vicar Road and then turn right onto Newmarket Street.
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Established in 1878 the stores are now run by the 4th generation of the McAree family. We have over 250 yarns and over 2,000 patterns so leave plenty of time to browse. Our Stirling shop has the largest selection.

Owner: McAree family

Shop Hours: Edinburgh 9.30 am - 5.30pm Monday to Saturday, 12.00 - 5.00 pm Sunday
Shop Hours: Stirling 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Saturday
Shop Hours:
Falkirk 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Saturday

Stockists of: More than 200 different yarns and over 1000 patterns and books as well as a range of knitting accessories and kits.

Mail Order: Worldwide

Special Events: We hold regular demonstrations and workshops with top knitting designers. We are enthusiastic participants in World Wide Knit In Public day with big events on the day.

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