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Bedfordshire
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| Moonstone Yarns, The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Off Faldo Road, Barton-Le-Clay Bedfordshire, MK45 4RF Tel:
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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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Cornwall
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Alternative Polperro, Fore Street, Polperro, Cornwall PL13 2QR Tel: 01503 273155 |
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Alternative Polperro is situated in the picturesque fishing village of Polperro Cornwall. There is a large car park at the top of the village and the shop is next door to the church and two minutes walk from the harbour.
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 – 16.00 Summer 10.00 – 1800, 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
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Knit Wits Wool Shop, 45 Causewayhead, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2SS Tel: 01736 367069 |
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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.
Click here for Knit Wits Website and all further details
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Devon
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Hulu, Sentinel House, Poundwell, Modbury, Devon PL21 0XX Tel: 01548 831911 Fax: 01548 830878 |
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.
Click here for Hulu website
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Devon
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Spin A Yarn, 3 Station Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AL Tel: 01626 836203 |
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'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
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Essex
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The Wool Cabin, 28 High Street, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1UQ Tel: 01255 428352 |
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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
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Cocoon, 10 George Street, Hove, East Sussex BN3 3YA. Tel: 01237 776 176 Email: cocoonknits@yahoo.co.uk |
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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 many others.
Cocoon website coming soon
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East Sussex
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Kangaroo, Knight’s Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Lewes. East Sussex BN8 4QF Tel:
01273 400030
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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
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Hampshire
The Yarn Barn Ltd, 173 Eastney Road, Southsea, Hampshire. PO4 8EA Tel:
023 9275 2555
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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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Merseyside
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www.knitsinthecity.co.uk 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
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The Little Wool Shop, 18 Queen Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire. NG25 0AA Tel: 01636 814 198 |
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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: Tuesday 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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Oxfordshire
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The Little Knitting Company, Manor Green, Stanford In The Vale, Oxfordshire. SN7 8LU Tel: 07980 439 587 |
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
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14 – 18 High Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire SA65 9AR Tel: 01348 874443 |
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Paul Sartori Knitting Group |
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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
Click here for website and all further details
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Somerset
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Wells Knitting Centre, 5 Mill Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2AS Tel: 01749 677548 |
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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
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: UK only
Special Events: We
hold a knitting club on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, from
7pm
Click here for website and all further details
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Scotland
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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:
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Howe Street, Edinburgh |
King Street, Stirling |
Wall Of Wool, Stirling |
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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.
Go to our web site for maps (on the "About us" page).
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
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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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