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Bedfordshire
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Update: Moonstone Yarns have moved to larger premises in Henlow Camp in the middle of March 2011. Please note new telephone number.
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.
Owner: Cathy Bracey
Shop Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 17.00pm
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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Bedfordshire
With Monster Yarns my goal is to offer a range of interesting and quality yarns at affordable prices - yarn that I would want to knit with myself and frequently do! I constantly research new and interesting yarn wholesalers to offer the texture and colours that bring a hand-made item to life. Currently the shop is online only, but we do have facilities for workshops etc.
Owner: Judit Sogan
Shop Hours: Open All Hours!
Stockists of: French, Spanish and German brands available as well as British wool.
Mail Order: UK only for the time being
Special Events: Monster Yarns offers individual and group (max 6) Knitting Lessons for beginners and those wanting to brush up on specific skills. Monster Yarns Knitting Group meets fortnightly on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of every month at Pensieri, 34 Castle Lane, Castle Quay, Bedford, MK40 3US.
Click here for Monster Yarns website
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Bristol
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Located at the top end of the High Street, Thornbury, opposite Lloyds Pharmacy and next to The Thornbury Deli
Small but well stocked wool shop, selling yarns and other bits and bobs including patterns, needles, buttons, cottons and bags. We have a Knitter Natter room, and will soon be announcing our schedule of Workshops
Owner: Tina Stephens
Shop Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday
Stockists of: Lots of the major brands, and more coming soon!
Mail Order: UK only
Special Events:A schedule of workshops will be announced soon
Click here for website (under construction)
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Buckinghamshire
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The Wool Shop, 18 High Street, Olney, Buckinghamshire MK46 4BB
Tel: 01234 910547
Email: ana@the-wool-shop.com
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Olney is a lovely typically English market town with many independent shops, a museum, restaurants and pubs. The wool shop is on the High Street, next to Fountain Court, after the Market Square and passing NatWest and Nationwide if coming from the Milton Keynes direction.
The wool shop is privately owned and run by Ana, a keen knitter, designer, spinner and dyer.
Owner: Ana Sánchez-Forner
Shop Hours: Weekdays: 09.30am-6.00pm, Sat: 10.00am-16.00pm, Sun: 11.00am-2.00pm
Stockists of: Major brands from UK, Japan, Spain, Italy and South America.
Mail Order: Not available
Special Events: Knitting & crochet clubs on Tuesdays from 17:30 to 20:00 and Thursdays from 10:00 to 13:00.The round table - available for one-to-one sessions and knitting groups. We are collaborating with Age UK (next door to us) in the knitting of little hats for Innocent smoothies.
Knitting and crochet workshops available from September - details on the website.
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Cheshire
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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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Cheshire
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The Black Sheep Craft Barn, Partridge Lakes, Glaziers Lane, Culcheth, Warrington Cheshire WA3 4AQ
Tel: 01925 764 231
Email: orders@blacksheepwools.com
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Family run business which sells an extensive range of knitting and needlecraft products at discounted prices.
Owners: Paul & Carol Mulvey
Shop Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Sunday & Bank Holidays: 11.00am - 4.00pm
Stockists of: We sell big named brands at discounted prices.
Mail Order: We ship anywhere in the world.
Special Events: See website
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Cornwall
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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: UK and Abroad
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here for Knit Wits Website and all further details
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County Durham
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Online store.
Owners: Tricia and Ian Fothergill
Shop Hours: Online: 24 hours.
Stockists of: Popular brands and our own natural
range
Mail Order: UK only at present but we are planning to start selling worldwide over the next few months.
Special Events: Knitting and crochet kits, knitting related gifts - needles, crochet hooks, project bags, needle cases, pattern books. We have our own natural wool range which includes Shetland and Jacob wool which we have had spun from locally sourced fleece. Over the next year we are planning a big expansion of this range to include new colours and weights as well as more kit designs and hand knitted items.
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Derbyshire
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Chesterfield Market, Derbyshire S40 1AH, Chorley Market, Lancashire PR7 1DA, Hyde Market, Cheshire SK14 1LU
Tel: 07854121067 (New October 2012)
Email: singlemalt48@hotmail.com
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Chesterfield Market |
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News October 2012: Following Dave's accident, he is now back at Chorley (Tuesdays), Chesterfield (Saturdays), but not yet at Hyde.
Dave Hampson runs two market stalls in two different counties. Chesterfield Market is outside in the main square near the Crooked Spire, Chorley Market is (inside) in the heart of Chorley.
'Dave the Woolman' has an unbelievable stall full of quality, colour and discounts! He has an extensive range from major suppliers and ranges from Budget to Bamboo, Cotton, including Organic, Aran, Chunky, Double Knitting, 4 Ply yarn, Sock Wool, 4 ply Cones, Pure Wool lines and Eco yarns, fashion and traditional yarns. All accessories including bamboo needles, patterns and books are available. Special offers available during National Knitting Week: 15-21 October 2012.
Owner: Dave Hampson
Shop Hours: Chesterfield Market: Saturdays 9.00am - 4.00pm, Chorley Market: Tuesdays 8.30am - 4.30pm,
Stockists of: Dave has over 15 years of knowledge and expertise in the wool and knitting yarn trade. This means we have access to new products from good, well known suppliers.
Mail Order: By arrangement
Special Events: Attends major knitting shows
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Devon
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Hulu, Sentinel House, Poundwell, Modbury, Devon PL21
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Tel: 01548 831911 Fax: 01548 830878
Email: sales@hulucrafts.co.uk
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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 shop is 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.
Owner: Vicky Hammerstein
Shop Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm, Online: 24 hours.
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: Special Events: We host a Knit ‘n’ Natter group that meets every other Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. We also run a selection of knitting workshops and knitting events such as Yarn Tasting evenings. Visit our website for more details of when these are taking place.
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Hulu website
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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. You then travel across the bridge passing the Devon Guild with its water wheel and Spin A Yarn is further up the hill in the centre of town on the left-hand side. There is plenty of carparking in Bovey close by to Spin A Yarn.
Spin A Yarn’s owner is an enthusistic spinner, so appreciates natural yarns from around the world in a kaleidoscope of colour. Her staff are friendly and knowledgeable and always ready to help.
The most common description of the shop is “An Aladdin’s Cave”. More than just a shop, Spin A Yarn is friendly place to meet up with fellow knitters over a cup of coffee, sit with your knitting, look at patterns and books and chat.
Spin A Yarn is famous for its extensive range of workshops with expert teachers such as Claire Crompton, Anniken Allis and Alison Crowther Smith. Every type of technique is covered such as Professional Finishing, Sock and Lace knitting, Fair Isle and Modular, as well as different types of Crochet. Beginners are of course well catered for with regular beginner courses on offer. Take a look at the website for current workshops on offer.
Owner: Joyce Mason
Shop Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm, We are closed on Sundays and public bank holidays
Stockists of: Main brands and specialist yarns stocked. Also stock natural unusual hand dyed & organic Touchyarns and Rareyarns from New Zealand. Also stock a growing range of local organic hand dyed uk yarns & fleece for spinning and felting.
Also have a huge range of knitting accessories including books needles and patterns
Mail Order: Worldwide, we hope to have our ecommerce site up and running shortly.
Special Events: We have a regular programme of knitting, felting, peg looming, spinning and crochet workshops. Knitting groups meet at the shop on the first Tuesday of the month from 10.30am –1.00pm and on the last Wednesday of the month from 6.30 – 9.00pm.
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here for Spin A Yarn website and all further details including
a shop blog
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Devon
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The Little Wool Company, Clawmoor Farm, Ashwater, Beaworth, Devon, EX21 5DW
Tel: 01409 221699
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We stock 100% British Alpaca yarns, that are processed from carefully selected fleeces from our own herd and reputable breeders and owners based in the Ruby Country, Devon UK (this is an area of outstanding beauty between Exmoor, Dartmoor, and Bodmin Moors) We are unable to accept visitors at the moment, but you will see us about at specialist shows.
Owners: Ruth Strickley
Shop Hours: 24 hour online shop
Stockists of:
Alpaca yarns from our own herd. Alpaca and other luxury yarns from well known suppliers. Hand crafted needles, luxury craft bags, patterns, haberdashery, skin care for crafters
Mail Order: Mail order for UK and abroad
Special Events: Currently organising new workshops, please see website for full details
Click here for The Little Wool Company website and all further details
Devon
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Knitting Wool & Yarn is situated in
the Crossways Shopping Centre in Paignton.
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: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.30pm. Closed Sundays, please check
website for opening times.
Stockists of:
Most major brands
Mail Order: World wide
Special Events: Knit and Natter: Wednesday mornings 11.00 - 13.00.
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Essex
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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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Essex
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Craft Days, 27 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AT
Tel: 01799 218429
Email: info@craft-days.co.uk
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The shop is located in the ancient town of Saffron Walden with its many listed buildings. It is in the middle of the High Street on the opposite side of the road to The Cross Keys Hotel and a little further up the hill. The nearest Car Park is Swan Meadow which has lots of space.
Our bright and colourful shop has a welcoming atmosphere and we offer inspiration and help to all our customers. There are new things coming in all the time and we always love to see what our customers are making. Our classes are friendly, fun and informative with many customers booking more workshops once they have been to one. We also offer parties for either children or adults and tailor the activity to suit the party goers interests. I am an independent retailer.
Owner: Jane Shaw
Shop Hours: 9.30am – 5.00pm Monday - Saturday
Stockists of: Yarns, Fabrics, Haberdashery, Buttons, Beads, Books and much more.
Mail Order: UK only
Special Events: Full program of workshops and a twice monthly ‘Meet and Make’ group 2nd and 4th Thursdays 6.30pm-9.00pm.Also ‘Craft and Coffee’ on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each
month, from 10.00-11.30. Please e-mail for latest list of classes
See website for list of National Knitting Week
Workshops: 17, 18, 19 October
Click here for Craft Days website (launched October 2012)
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Essex
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Little Sew n’ Sews, 307 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4DA
Tel: 01992 570859
Email: amiekrueger@ymail.com
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Situated in the High Street close to a bus stop and all local amenities. Walking distance from the Town Hall and Civic Offices, several pubs and restaurants. Parking is available in the High Street and there is ample parking at the rear of Marks & Spencer. There is a street market every Monday, when parking is reduced, but all makes for a good day out in Epping.
We are a family run store and have been trading for some 17 years where our eldest son, who grew up behind the counter now helps teach people to knit. We pride ourselves on friendly and fun service and on being as much a community meeting point as we are a knitting shop. Many of our customers visit every day and many others come from miles away to buy and chat.
Owners: Amie & Trevor Krueger
Shop Hours: Monday – Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Stockists of: Reputed to carry the widest range of yarns in Essex, extensive haberdashery, fabrics, cross stitch, tapestry, ribbons, buttons, dyes, scarf yarns, scissors, crafts, and much more. If we don’t have it, which is unusual, we will try to get it especially for you.
Mail Order: We will soon be offering an extensive mail order range on line, including our own branded range of specialist cleaning products ideal for your crafting needs.
Special Events: We don’t have any spare room for in house classes but we are currently campaigning to gain use of the former Junior School to open a Community Craft and Culture Centre where we intend to run all manner of events and classes to suit all tastes and interests. (See web page)
Click here for Little Sew n' Sews website
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East Sussex
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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 a knitting group every Friday morning.
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website and all further
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East Sussex
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The shop is located near the centre of Battle, it is the second shop on the left hand side of Mount Street, a turning off the top end of the High Street, there is a florists shop on the corner. A little further along Mount Street, on the right hand side, is the main public car park for the town, pay and display unless you drive down to the bottom left hand corner and into the free overflow car park.
'An Aladdin's Cave' is a comment often heard when customers first walk in. I started the shop in 1989 and have been adding new crafts ever since, each of us in the shop endeavour to learn as much as we can so we can help and advise customers.
Owner: Shelagh Duffill
Shop Hours: 9.30am-5.00pm, Monday-Saturday. Closed Sundays and most Bank Holidays.
Stockists of: I hold a large range of knitting yarns and patterns from major spinners and importers, from cheap and cheerful through to top of the range! I also sell knitting accessories, craft books, haberdashery, embroidery kits and beading supplies.
Mail Order: Worldwide
Special Events: I currently run two groups, Knit and Knatter on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month and Craft and Chatter on the 1st and 3rd Monday. Both are held in the Kings Head pub, opposite the shop, in Mount Street, Battle. There is no charge for the group but I do expect you to buy at least one drink, eg coffee, from the bar
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Gloucestershire
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Woodgate Needlecrafts Ltd, Unit 21, Old Market Way, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0AJ
Tel: 01608 654435
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The shop is situated in Old Market Way, which connects the main pay and display car park to the High Street. It is a family run business.
Owners: Vicki and Sara Woodgate
Shop Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday & Saturday: 9.00pm - 16.00pm
Stockists of: Wool, patterns, needles, crochet hooks, cross stitch kits, ebtoidery silks, tapestry wools, tapestries, hand made garments and gifts, buttons and knit in lace.
Mail Order: UK only
Special Events: Knit and Stitch group will be starting up in September after the beginning of the new school term.
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Hampshire
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Knit Knacks, 29 Perowne Way,
Sandown, Hampshire, Isle of Wight
Tel: 01983 403062
Email: vstanden@aol.com
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We are a small friendly mobile Wool Shop supplying an ever growing family of island based customers and delighting holiday makers whose local wool shops have disappeared.
Run by experienced knitters always willing to advise (and learn!!)
Owner: Vanessa Standen
Shop Hours: Knit Knacks can be found on a regular basis at St. Helen's Car Boot/Market on a Sunday morning between 7.30am - 12.00pm. (Weather permitting)
Stockists of: Baby DK and 4 ply. Acrylic DK and self patterning DK, Patterns, haberdashery, knitting needles, crochet hooks etc
Mail Order: Worldwide
Special Events: August Bank Holiday Fri - Mon Havenstreet Steam Show. You will find us in the Craft Marquee.
Hampshire
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Beaker Button, Studio 11, Fairground Craft and Design Centre, Weyhill, Andover SP11 0QN
Tel: 07738534164
Email: info@beakerbutton.co.uk
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The craft centre where we have our studio is situated on the A342, Weyhill to Ludgershall road about 2 miles to the west of Andover. We are on the right hand side near the café.
We are a family run studio and shop with a passion for buttons, especially handmade Dorset buttons, spinning, felting, fleece and yarn. We run workshops on all sorts of fibre related crafts.
Owners: Jen Best
Shop Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Stockists of: Dorset buttons, buttons, yarn both commercial and hand spun on the premises, fleece, spinning equipment, handmade gifts and jewellery.
Mail Order: Worldwide
Special Events: Button making, knitting, crochet, spinning, dyeing, felting, designing. Check website for details.
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The shop is located in the second half of the main shopping street towards the station and just prior to the Nationwide Building Society
The shop is a family run business stocking natural yarns or yarns which contain a high percentage of natural fibres backed by a full range of knitting accessories and related products many of which are unavailable elsewhere on the Island, the shop is also the only UK retailer stocking the exciting Nantucket Knitting Bagg. Strictly knitting is fast becoming the community hub for Island knitters offering drop in informal help and advice in our knit and knatter corner, regular formal knit and knatter sessions as well as bookable workshops for the beginner through to the more advance.
Owners: Antonia & Steve de Boise
Shop Hours: 10:00 – 4:00 Tuesday to Saturday & 10:00 – 4:00 on Mondays April - September
Stockists of: Our stock is made up from the quality brands offering high quality at reasonable prices with a small quantity of luxury wools in the higher price range band for the more discerning/adventurous knitter.
Mail Order: Although we do not currently offer a full mail order service we are more than happy to take orders over the phone or by email to any UK destination.
Special Events: We run a series of bookable workshops for beginners including children through to improvers many concentrating on specific skills such as finishing techniques. We also have informal knit and knatter sessions on Saturday and Thursday afternoons see web site for full details.
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Herefordshire
Lupin and Rose can be found in the market square of the quintessentially English town of Bromyard. Along with many cafes and craft shops the town also hosts a number of festivals and events.
Lupin and Rose is owned by knit and crochet designer Ruth Maddock. We stock yarns by major brands from the UK, Spain and Germany, fabrics, patterns, kits and accessories. Knitting help is always available and there is a monthly craft and natter morning. We also run workshops suitable for all ages and abilities. For more details and online purchases see the website.
Owner: Ruth Maddock
Shop Hours: 9.30am - 4.00pm Tuesday to Saturday
Stockists of: We stock yarns by major brands from the UK, Spain and Germany, fabrics, patterns, kits and accessories.
Mail Order: Online Shopping at our website
Special Events: Workshops available, please check website
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Kent
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Hours Knit & Stitch Shop, 57, West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent. ME10 1AN
Tel: 01795 599442
Email: hours@btinternet.com
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We are situated on the main A2 heading out of Sittingbourne towards Newington & Key Street roundabout, just off the one way system on the left, past Ufton Lane.
We are a partnership, running a small independent knitting and sewing shop.
Owners: Caroline, Chris and Mary
Shop Hours: Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm. Closed on Bank Holidays
Stockists of: Knitting yarns, embroidery and tapestry threads, cross stitch, embroidery, rug, long stitch kits, haberdashery items
Mail Order: UK mail order. We will send aboard please enquire
Special Events: None current
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Located just outside Bromley south in Chatterton Village is Wool @ Avicraft. Village status was only recently awarded to this delightful parade of unique specialist shops. Nestling amongst a cake decorating shop, a model making shop, a bespoke tailor and a deli- coffee shop is the family wool shop. Served by buses from Orpington and Lewisham and with plenty of street parking available
A yarn shop with a difference. Wool @ Avicraft is a family company where friends become family, and everyone gets involved. We are all knitters and pride ourselves on finding the right wool for your pattern. We have something for all budgets and tastes. We offer a 'put away'; scheme, Saturday and evening lessons, workshops and knit groups on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The knitted window displays are becoming legendary - why not be a part of it?
Owner: Sharon Newman
Shop Hours: Monday - Saturday 10-6 Wednesday and Thursday open until 9pm, Sunday closed
Stockists of: Pure wools from 3ply to chunky. mixed and acrylics from 2ply. Most major stockists covered or able to be substituted. Patterns in stock
Mail Order: Just UK
Special Events: Weekly knitting group in shop Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm. Monthly Saturday workshop dates on website. Individual lessons bookable.
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Kent
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The online knitting superstore! Deramores stock the biggest selection of yarns and patterns in the UK, with over 60,000 items ready for same day, worldwide despatch.
The only online knitting retailer to supply entire collections from all the major yarn brands, Deramores has something to suit all tastes and budgets!
Shop Hours: 24 hours online shop
Stockists of: Complete yarn ranges from all the major brands. Yarns, Patterns, Books, Needles and Accessories
Mail Order: Worldwide shipping. Same day despatch
Special Events: Posted daily to Facebook, Ravelry and Twitter!
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Lancashire
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Minerva Craft Centre is situated directly opposite Darwen Railway Station. If you are coming by car we have free parking! If by public transport we are 30 seconds walk away from Darwen train station and 3 minutes walk away from Darwen bus station and town centre.
Recently opened in 2011, the Minerva Craft Centre is full of exciting ideas, displays and products to tempt any craft enthusiast! Whether you are interested in Dress Fabrics, Haberdashery, Trimmings, Quilting, Cross Stitch, Tapestry, Embroidery, Crochet or Knitting, you will be sure to find something to inspire you!
We pride ourselves on offering probably the biggest display of knitting yarns, dress fabrics and haberdashery in the country...you wont believe it until you see it, a true Aladdin's Cave!
Shop Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am-6.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday Closed. Online shop open 24 hours
Stockists of: Minerva Crafts stock the largest range of Craft products with over 100,000 products online and a huge selection on show in the Minerva Craft Centre! Our range includes Fabrics, Haberdashery, Sewing Patterns, Knitting & Crochet Yarns, Patterns & Accessories, Quilting & Patchwork, Embroidery, Cross Stitch, Tapestry, Beadwork, Jewellery Making, Rug Making and 1000's of other Craft Materials.
Mail Order: Worldwide shipping. Same day despatch.
Special Events: Posted daily to Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter! Minerva Craft Club held weekly. Workshops held throughout the year – please visit our website for more details.
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Lincolnshire
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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.
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Lincolnshire
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The shop is located on Cambridge Street, Cleethorpes, between Seaview Street and St Peter's Avenue, directly opposite the main entrance to Cleethorpes Council offices.
We are a family run knitting boutique, offering beautiful, modern yarns from some of the best yarn companies, both in this country and abroad, with prices to suit all pockets. We also have a good range of patterns and books and other haberdashery materials. Three times a week on a Friday morning, Saturday and Tuesday afternoon we have Knot Just Knitting with coffee and cake and also monthly workshops covering different themes.
Owner: Kate Roberts
Shop Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Stockists of: A Good Yarn stocks all varieties of Yarn, from major brands, including 2ply and lace weight yarns through double knitting to chunky in many different fibres.
Mail Order: Mail order available and online shop coming soon
Special Events: Knot Just Knitting on Friday 10.00am - 12.00pm, Saturday 1.00pm - 3.00pm, Tuesday 1.00pm - 3.00pm with refreshments for just £2.00
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The shop is located just off the High Street in Lincoln, opposite the Theatre Royal, which is sign posted.
Independently run modern knitting shop, with a large selection of yarns and patterns. Yarn and patterns are both mainstream and slightly kooky.
Owner: Sarah Freeman
Shop Hours: Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Stockists of: Both major brands and smaller independent brands and designers are represented. I try to stock more natural fibres than acrylics.
Mail Order: Yes to UK and abroad.
Special Events: Last Monday of the month is our Knitting SOS/Unhappy Hooker night (not Bank Holidays). We host lessons in both knitting and crochet and hold a monthly Stitch and Bitch help session on the last Monday of the month (not Bank Holidays).
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26 Sept until the end of October will host a stash swap in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support
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Lincolnshire
On North Street (A153 to Louth) just beyond the turning to the supermarkets, next to the Chinses reastaurant and opposite the large 'Antique Emporium'
Traditional Hobby Shop selling Knitting and Crochet yarns, Habadashery, Craft Kits, Jewellery making, Ribbon, Quilting and Cake Decorating.
Owners: Jo Scarbro and Dinah Ward
Shop Hours: 9.00am-4.30pm Monday - Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday (closed Wednesday and Sunday)
Stockists of: Most popular major brands of yarn including large stock of scarf yarns, button , needles and ribbons. Large range of patterns and also vintage patterns.
Mail Order: UK and Abroad
Special Events: Help given by the 'knit nurse' with knitting and crochet
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London
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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
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London
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Fabrications is located on Broadway Market in the heart of Hackney in the East End of London. This is the oldest chartered market in London which has been brought back to life in recent years. Here the old meets the new, pie n mash meets gastro pub and Cockneys meet hipsters. The street now boasts an award winning vibrant Saturday farmers style market and a string of interesting independent local shops, restaurants and bars. See you on Broadway!
Established in June 2000 in a disused shop by designer maker Barley Massey, who is passionate about sharing her approach to traditional textile techniques, upcycling and sustainability. Fabrications is a welcoming, modern and stylish outlet, which has grown into a buzzing hub of creativity and delights! Walk through the back of the shop into the recently completed beautifully designed ‘Imaginerium’ and experience our popular and friendly classes and events in a variety of textile techniques. Fabrications is also home to Barley’s studio, so you will often see lots of making in action!
Owner: Barley Massey
Shop Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 12.00pm – 5.30pm, Saturday: 10.00am – 5.30pm, Sunday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm
Stockists of: We stock a variety of hand knitting yarns by UK suppliers and local spinners, a range of upcycled and eco friendly options as well as knitting accessories including handmade GIANT knitting needles and French knitting wheels, books, and kits for adults and children including Barley’s ‘Rethink Rubbish’ craft kits. We also sell haberdashery and sewing machines.
Mail Order: UK only
Special Events: Open studio eve / Craft Club – first Thursday of every month, 6 – 9pm.
We run regular classes in knitting, crochet and sewing throughout the year, as well as one off events, socials, promotions and customer days.
Please e-mail to receive our newsletter, or check the calendar on our website or follow us on Facebook!
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The Village Haberdashery is a new online shop providing a delightful selection of popular and hard to find fabric and yarn collections, haberdashery, trimmings, tools and patterns with the modern quilter, knitter and seamstress in mind.
Owner: Annie Barker
Shop Hours: 24 hours
Stockists of: The Village Haberdashery sources beautiful natural fibre yarns from around the world. We also stock a wide range of knitting needles, crochet hooks and knitting notions.
Mail Order: We ship within the UK and internationally
Special Events: Check the website
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London
LoveKnitting is an online store. We’re a friendly company aiming to offer all you need in the way of knitting supplies.
Owner: Edward Griffith
Shop Hours: 24 hour
Stockists of: All major brands
Mail Order: UK and abroad
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Merseyside
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
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Stockists of all major brands, we are particularly keen to promote Eco yarns.
Mail Order: Worldwide
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Knits in the City hosts a weekly Stitch and Bitch group which meets
at the Print House in Prescot every Wednesday 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.
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The shop is located just two minutes from the centre of the town. On the same side of Seaview Road as St Thomas's Church. There is a car park behind the shop and the entrance to the car park is just before the church when travelling from the town centre.
This is a family-run business run by Val and Alex Buhagiar and occasionally assisted by son Julian. There are regular knitting groups held in the shop
Owner: Val Buhagiar
Shop Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm Normally closed Wednesdays for workshops. 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturday. Closed Sunday
Late Night: Tuesday 8pm to 10.00pm for Evening Knitting Club.
Stockists of: Most major brands of yarn stocked. Plus some less well-known.
Mail Order: Worldwide, by phone or website. Credit Card facilities available
Special Events: Knitting Groups, Cross Stitch Group. Coming soon, Machine Knitting. Phone for details. Also workshops and courses detailed on website and posters in the shop.
Listings also on Facebook and Ravelry.
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Norfolk Yarn is situated on the north side of Norwich city centre, in between the inner and outer ring roads, on the A140 (Aylsham Road) heading north out from the city centre towards Norwich International Airport. Coming from Norwich, approx. 1 mile along you will see on the right side an Angling shop followed by a Tesco Express and a Mecca bingo hall. Directly across the road from the bingo hall is a parade of shops set back from the road with parking at the front. Norfolk Yarn is on the right hand side.
We are a family run yarn shop on the outskirts of Norwich, manned by Rebecca, and mum Christine, and on occasion husband Paul. We are especially fond of good quality yarns and strong colours, believing that the time and effort put in needs to be rewarded with a beautiful finished garment.
We love to promote Eco friendly, hand dyed and fair trade products whenever possible.
With many years of knitting and other craft experience we are happy to help our customers sort out their knitting problems.
Owner: Rebecca Bone
Shop Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am to 5:00pm early closing Wednesday at 3:30pm
Stockists of: Yarn weights from lace through to super chunky.We specialise in natural fibres including pure wool, silk, alpaca and cottons. British Wools, hand dyed, fair trade and organic yarns. Spinning wheels and accessories for spinning and felting.
Mail Order: Worldwide
Special Events: One of our aims is to bring a range of crafts to a wider audience and to this end we regularly hold workshops for knitting and crocheting, as well as the very popular spinning Norfolk Yarn's Knit ‘n' Knatter group is held the first Tuesday each month at the shop.
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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
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Oxfordshire
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.
The Little Knitting Company is holding a Summer Open Day and Knit In on
Saturday 23 June 2012, 11am-4pm at their local, The Horse and Jockey,
Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire, SN7 8NN.
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Oxfordshire
From February 2013, Black Hills Yarns will no longer have a shop, but will still be trading online. We will have a showroom in Watlington, Oxfordshire which we will open by appointment.
At Black Hills we are passionate about our natural coloured undyed wool. We have united our love of high quality, natural coloured wool with various garments by designers in the UK and New Zealand.
Owner: Penny Cole
Shop Hours: Online, 24 hours
Stockists of: Rare and unusual brands alongside the more standard ranges. We are a retailer of Silver Reed knitting and sewing machines.
Mail Order: Worldwide
Special Events: We offer a wide range workshops at an outside venue in Rotherfield Greys which are run by outside trainers. You can find a timetable of these on our website.
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Our shop is situated at the north end of Sheep Street, just off the pedestrian area, next door to the Bell Public House.
We are a family business who try to offer something for most peoples tastes.
Owners: Rowland & Ellie Hewison
Shop Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Stockists of: Most major wool brands, an extensive range of knitting needles, straight, square and interchangeable, patterns and books galore together with lovely accessories.
Mail Order: Worldwide
Special Events: We host a Knitting Group on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month. We are currently renovating a workshop space which should be available in the Autumn 2012, when we will have a full programme of workshops and courses
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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 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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Our shop is close to Taunton Deane offices and the County Cricket Ground. Parking on Albemarle Road, BelvedereRoad or behind the Council Offices
A new venture staffed by a small team of experienced stitch crafters committed to sharing the joys of creative crafts. We sell wool, fabrics, haberdashery and sewing machines, We run courses on many stitch crafts including knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting and felting. We also run knit and natter clubs, sewing and quilting surgeries and welcome patrons to come and discuss their projects. We aim to create a welcoming friendly atmosphere for beginners and the more experienced and are particularly keen to encourage young crafters
Owner: Pat Mayhew
Shop Hours: Monday – Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Stockists of: An expanding range of quality wool including baby wool, sock and scarf wool to cover most requirements. Also patterns and associated haberdashery
Mail Order: UK only
Special Events: Knit and Natter weekly on Fridays. We are planning a town event to celebrate National Wool Week in October – see our website for full details of our Calendar, Courses and News.
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Staffordshire
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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Serene Wools is a self-contained unit on the Warwickshire/Worcestershire border within the Les Topham Garden Centre complex on the A435 at Mappleborough Green on the outskirts of Redditch, Worcs. (SatNav B80 7DF). This is a large centre with plenty of free on site parking and includes as well as the nursery a licensed restaurant, country deli, old fashioned sweet shop, hairdressers, ladies wear shop, cane furniture, cards/craft shop/ wedding gallery, party/wedding favours shop, conservatories/garden buildings and fencing.
We are a small but well stocked shop. Owned and run by Cheryl with the help of some knitting friends. Closed on Mondays only. Our logo says 'All your knitting requirements'; and we try to live up to this.
Owner: Cheryl Howard
Shop Hours: Tue - Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm
Stockists of: Most major brands of yarn and wools, patterns, haberdashery, buttons and accessories.
Mail Order: Not available currently
Special Events: None current
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The shop is located just outside the lovely Warwickshire village of Dunchurch. Set within around 50 acres of land and skirted by public footpaths for you to enjoy views of Draycote Water Reservoir you can of course also meet our 200 strong herd of pedigree alpacas. Close to Rugby, the M45, A45 and M1, Toft Alpaca Shop and studios are the perfect place to satiate your alpaca yarn cravings. You can also join us for one of the many textiles workshop that we run onsite from beginners knitting days to crochet and felting workshop.
The shop is based on farm alongside Toft Studios, our purpose built workshop and design rooms. We produce and sell 100% British baby alpaca yarn, knitting kits, machine knitted baby alpaca knitwear and accessories such as fur pom poms and locally hand turned buttons, toggles. Textiles workshops take place at studios throughout the year, they are bookable onsite or online. Toft Manor Cottage, our 4* self-catering accommodation makes for a great location if you would like to stay longer.
Owner: Kerry Lord
Shop Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10.00am - 4.00pm. Seasonally open late nights and selected weekends throughout the year, check the website or our Facebook page for more details.
Stockists of: Own brand British alpaca yarn spun in Banbury, Oxfordshire
Mail Order: We ship to all UK and International addresses
Special Events: We have a programme of textile and alpaca fibre and husbandry workshops that run throughout the year. We also run craft open days at select points in the year Seasonally open late nights and selected weekends throughout the year, check the website or our Facebook page for more details.
New evening Knitting Group starts 18th October during National Knitting Week.
Toft Alpaca have just launched their new AW12 collection (September 12), see website for further details.
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Woolwise, 10 Lower Mill Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 6UU
Tel: 01562 820279
Email: shop@woolwise.co.uk
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We are situated in Kidderminster, Worcestershire just off the A456 Kidderminster to Bewdley Road. From Birmingham and the North follow A465 to Kidderminster, From Worcester and the south follow A449 to Kidderminster in Lower Mill street next door to the Job centre. There are 3 steps up to the shop but we do have disabled access at a side door. Weavers Wharf car park is located just behind our shop. Come for a day out we have the Severn Valley Trains and Safari Park near by.
Family run business with mother and daughter on hand for help and advice. Tina has many years of experience in all crafts and Roy contributes by making bird tables which you will find displayed outside the shop. We also offer a knitting up service.
Owners: Tina and Roy Mantle
Shop Hours: 9.00-5.00 Monday to Saturday Closed Bank Holidays
Stockists of: Stockists all major brands as well as some brands from Europe. We stock a large range of knitting patterns, accessories and buttons and exclusive range of Christening suits, dresses, gowns and accessories
Mail Order: UK and Worldwide
Special Events: Knit & Natter every Monday afternoon 1pm-4pm also Evening Knit & Natter held on the 1st Monday of the month 6.30pm-9.30pm. Launching an online shop in late summer/autumn
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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
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
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Serendipity, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, HX6 4NY
Tel: 07974 954663 or 07772 265316
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A family run operation, A Woolly Tail stocks yarn from a selection of the main Yorkshire yarn suppliers and is able to supply any item from a manufacturers' current ranges. So if you are interested in but unable to find a current line or shade on our Website please contact us and we will be able to order it / source it for you at very competitive prices!
Our Woolly motto is ‘…yarns sourced from the Heart of Yorkshire' and we are extremely proud to be able to sell a selection of the best knitting wools from brands based locally here in Yorkshire at the very best prices.
Owners: Peter and Julie Whitehead
Website Hours: 24 hour
Stockists of: 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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Yorkshire
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Woolley Wotts, Unit 41-42, New Market Hall,Union Street, Wakefield,West Yorkshire, WF1 3AD
Telephone: 07837213251
Email: info@woolleywotts.com
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The shop is located in the market hall adjacent to Wakefield bus station. This is opposite the new Trinity Walk Shopping Centre development
We are a family run business operating out of this market. Woolley Wotts also has a stand on a Wednesday at Knaresborough Market, Thursday at Ripon Market and Sunday at Skirlington Market.
Owner: Neil Bailey
Shop Hours: Monday - Saturday 8.30am -5.00pm
Stockists of: Knitting Yarns, Knitting Accessories, Sewing needles and Accessories, Ribbon, Buttons, Patterns, Cross Stitch and Embroidery
Mail Order: We are willing to ship anywhere in the world
Special Events: Christmas Nativity scene on display until 6th January 2011 to raise money for the NSPCC
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Yorkshire
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We are located on the edge of the market town of Brighouse, close to the
M62 and with free parking right outside. The business is very easy to get to
from all the major West Yorkshire towns including Halifax, Huddersfield,
Bradford, Leeds & Wakefield and indeed anywhere else on the M62 corridor. From town centre, go past Sainsburys on Huddersfield Road, left at 2nd set of lights onto Birds Royd Lane, then 2nd left turn onto Foundry Street. Location map on website.
The business is run in our own wonderful Victorian building. There is an easy access ramp to the front entrance. The shop is spread over two floors and we have a huge range of goods. Many of our customers have declared it a real 'Aladdin's Cave'; !
Owner: Barbara Howard-Brisk
Shop Hours: Tuesday & Saturday 9.30am-1.30pm. Wednesday-Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Stockists of: A huge range of Sewing, Knitting & Haberdashery goods, with one room dedicated to knitting.
Mail Order: Worldwide
Special Events: Knit & Natter every Wednesday 5pm to 7pm. Dressmaking Classes on Friday evenings 6pm to 8pm and Monday mornings 10am to 12pm.
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Yorkshire
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Twist & Purl, 4A Westfield Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. BD19 6EN
Tel: 01274 873279
Email: knit@twistandpurl.co.uk
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TWIST & PURL is a recently opened modern wool shop in the heart of Scholes Village, near Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire 5 minutes (1 ½ miles) from J26 / M62.
Parking available on the main road and on the adjacent and surrounding side roads.
Our aim is to provide our customers with a variety of wools and knitting products to suit their individual requirements, from the popular economical yarns through to the best quality brands. Our stock is constantly growing and we are more than happy to provide the help and advise needed for you to complete your latest project.
Owner: Catherine Jackson
Shop Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9.15am - 5.15pm. Saturday 9.15am - 3.00pm. Closed on Wednesdays
Stockists of: Most, Best Quality and Popular Wool Brands in stock from Major Manufacturers. New line from France recently introduced. Knitting Patterns and Accessories, A delightful range of Buttons and Haberdashery.
Mail Order: Coming soon
Special Events: Knit and Natter: Tuesday Mornings 9.30am - 11.30am.
Newcomers of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Knitting and Crochet Workshops coming soon
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Yorkshire
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Wool n Stuff Ltd,
Unit 2 Wilson House,
Charlotte Street,
Wakefield.
WF1 1UL
Tel: 01924 565740
Email: woolnstuff@btconnect.com
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Wool n Stuff Ltd has recently opened (Spring 2012) a bricks and mortar store where our extensive range can be viewed in person, knitting groups and classes are planned for the near future.
We are also an online store stocking a huge range of knitting yarn, patterns and needles from the major brands. With a huge clearance section there is wool for all budgets. Free postage available on UK orders, we also ship worldwide.
Owner: Vickie Cole
Shop Hours: Shop Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thurday, Friday 10.00am - 4.30 pm. Saturday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Closed Wednesday & Sunday. Or shop online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Stockists of: Baby Yarns, 4 Ply, DK, Aran, Chunky and Cotton yarns. Major brands stocked and patterns to suit all tastes.
Mail Order: UK free delivery, worldwide delivery available
Special Events: We now run a knitting group meeting in the shop on the second Saturday of every month between 10am - 12noon
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Yorkshire
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Three Bags Full is located on the ground floor of Halifax's historic Grade 1 listed Piece Hall, which is right in the centre of town near to Woolshops Shopping Centre.
Three Bags Full is small, but perfectly formed, stocking a large range of excellent wools, blends, alpacas, cottons and everything else that's lovely!
Owner: Kath Kilburn
Shop Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.30pm
Stockists of: Major brands from the UK (including British breeds wools) and Europe. Also Patterns, accessories and gifts.
Mail Order: Worldwide
Special Events: We hold friendly knit groups twice a week, as well as regular events and courses.
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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:
0131-558 1747
Email: sales@mcadirect.com
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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
Shop Hours: Stirling 9.00 am - 5.00
pm Monday to Saturday
Shop Hours: Falkirk 10.00 am - 5.00
pm Monday to Saturday, closed all day Wednesday
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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Aberdeenshire
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Wool for Ewe,
83-85 Rosemount Place,
Aberdeen AB25 2YE
Te: 01224 643738
Email: info@woolforewe.com
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Wool for Ewe, Aberdeen’s independent wool shop, stocks a vast selection of yarns, patterns, needles and accessories to inspire every taste and budget and takes pride in offering friendly service and advice to help you knit and crochet your very best.
The shop is located in the heart of Rosemount, Aberdeen’s neighbourhood of independent shops and cafes, and is a short walk from Union Terrace and about a 15-minute walk from the Aberdeen rail & bus stations. The No.3 and No.25 buses stop right in front of the store.
Owner: Kathleen Morrison
Shop Hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am– 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sundays: Closed
Stockists of: most major brands of knitting wools, knitting needles and notions, a vast selection of patterns and buttons, and several varieties of wool spun in Scotland as well as a range of knitting baskets and bags.
Mail Order: has a growing online shop, gladly accepts telephone orders and ships throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, North America and Australia.
Special Events: offers a regular schedule of workshops from Learn to Knit to Finishing School and everything in between. The Baa...aad Girls Knitting Group meets at the shop on Thursday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and newcomers are always welcome.
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Perthshire
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Karelia House, Kenmore Road, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire
Tel: 01887 822 999
Fax: 01887 822 954
Email: holly@kareliahouse.co.uk
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From Aberfeldy - Drive through Aberfeldy, and you will reach a crossroads with traffic lights. Turn right here and cross over the old bridge which also has traffic lights. Follow this road all the way through Weem, and keep going until you see a left turn which crosses a small Iron Bridge. The turn will be signposted in Brown as Karelia House/ Enerfoil Magnum Showroom. Follow this Road for less than a mile, Karelia Hosue is on the left hand side.
Karelia House is a cosy craft shop based in the beautiful rural location of Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Our aim is to provide the best quality materials for crafters, and a warm and friendly atmosphere. We stock yarns, fabric, paints, stamps tools, accessories and much more. Our cafe sources fresh ingredients locally, selling homemade soup, sandwiches and sweet treats. We also run craft workshops and courses regularly, and can accommodate large groups.
Owner: Shirley Shearer
Shop Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday and Bank Holidays: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Stockists of: All major brands of yarns, materials and textile art products.
Mail Order: Available for UK and Abroad
Special Events: Lessons in felting and a speed yarning session (like speed dating but with yarn crafts instead!!)
Knit and Knatter Tuesday 10.00am - 1.00pm,
Beginner's Patchwork: Every 2nd Monday - 1:30pm - 4.00pm Patchwork Class: Every Wednesday 7.00pm - 9.00pm
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Stirlingshire
Yarn Tree Designs is an online shop
Small family run online shop featuring designs by Jo Allport in pattern and kit form, with favourite yarns and patterns from Debbie Bliss, Araucania, Mirasol and Louisa Harding. Free patterns and helpsheets via Jo Allport’s Yarngenie blog.
Owner: Jo Allport
Shop Hours: 24 hours
Stockists of: Yarn, patterns and pattern books, kits (both yarn and pattern, and yarn, pattern and needles) and knitting accessories, for example, knitting needles
Mail Order: UK, Europe and Worldwide delivery available
Special Events: Workshops coming soon, check website.
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Wales
Pembrokeshire
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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
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Powys
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The Sock Yarn Shop is a webshop specialising in sock yarn and offering the personal touch. Based in Wales it opened in March 2010 and continually updates and increases the ranges on offer.
The emphasis is on quality natural fibres such as wool, silk, cashmere, cotton, alpaca, merino and bamboo.
Owner: Philippa Ross
Shop Hours: 24 hours online shop
Stockists of: The most beautiful contemporary sock yarns from the worlds' most renowned companies alongside hand-dyed yarns from independent dyers. The Sock Yarn Shop also offers a variety of needles, stitch-markers, kits and patterns.
Mail Order: Worldwide
Special Events: Promotions through Twitter and sockyarnshop blog
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West Glamorgan
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Smalls Crafts Knitting, Cross Stitch, Crochet and Haberdashery, 8 Heol-y-felin, Cwmgwrach, Glynneath, West Glamorgan
Tel: 01639 720525
Email: smallscrafts@googlemail.com
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Located opposite Cwmgwrach village hall, by the Rugby Club. How Welsh is that!
Currently our main shop in Glynneath is under refurbishment improving access for customers. We are operating from our home address so visitors by appointment.
Owner: Janet Sack
Shop Hours: Online 24/7
Stockists of: We hold most major brands. See our website for details
Mail Order: UK and Abroad
Special Events: Events provisionally planned for later in the year, once our shop is reopened. On Twitter
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Ireland
County Waterford
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The Wool Shop, 3 Osborne Terrace, Bunmahon, Co Waterford, Ireland
Tel: +353-51-292962
Email: info@thewoolshop.ie
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The Wool Shop is a family owned online retail business operating on the south coast of Ireland in Bunmahon County Waterford. Bernadette and Niall McCann operate the site on a full time bases. We do our upmost to hold a good range of product on an easy to use website
Owner: Bernadette and Niall McCann
Shop Hours: 24/7
Stockists of: Knitting and felting supplies. Craft supplies and gifts. All major brands
Mail Order: World Wide. (We offer free shipping to the UK, USA, Ireland and most of Europe)
Special Events: Free online Knitting Club
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