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Our list of Retailer's is growing week by week, so to make it easier to find a shop in your area you can now select an individual Retailer from the list below and be directed straight to them.




Henlow Camp


Olney



Stockport



Warrington



Polperro


Penzance



The Wool Stall

Chesterfield, Chorley, Hyde



Modbury


Bovey Tracey


Beaworthy



Clacton-on-Sea



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


Woodgate Needlecrafts Ltd
Moreton In Marsh


Isle Of Wight


Sittingbourne


Bromley


Internet Only


Ruskington


Cleethorpes


Lincoln


Horncastle


Internet Only



Internet Only


Wallasey



Norwich


Southwell


Beeston



Internet Only


Henley on Thames



Wells

Blythe Bridge


Mappleborough Green

 


Dunchurch


Kidderminster


Halifax


Rose Trading

Tadcaster

Halifax/Ripponden

Wakefield

Brighouse


Wakefield



Edinburgh, Stirling, Falkirk


Aberdeenshire


Aberdeen


Perthshire

By Aberfeldy


Wales


Fishguard

 

Cwmgwrach, Neath Valley, West Glamorgan

Internet Only

 

 

 

Welcome To Our Retailer's Page

This page has been designed to profile your local wool shop giving you up-to-date information on where wool shops are, what they stock and what events they are holding. We aim to give support to our valued retailers so that they can provide the best service to their loyal and new customers.

Again we ask for your help in making this list as comprehensive as possible:

As a Retailer, if you would like more details about being included on this page just click on the 'contact us' link in the menu on our main pages.

Click on a logo from the list on the left to go to a specific retailer, or scroll down in this list to see all reatilers.

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Bedfordshire

Moonstone Yarns and Crafts, 276a Hitchin Road, Henlow Camp, Bedfordshire SG16 6DP
Tel: 01462 851921
Email: theshop@moonstoneyarns.co.uk
New Shop Front
Inside views of shop
   

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

Click here for Moonstone Yarns website

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Buckinghamshire

The Wool Shop, 18 High Street, Olney, Buckinghamshire MK46 4BB

Tel: 01234 910547
Email: ana@the-wool-shop.com

Shop Front
Shop Window
Inside View
Knitting Group

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.


Cheshire

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

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

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Wall Of Wool

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

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

Owner: Debbie Hargreaves

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

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

Mail Order: Not available at the moment

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


Cheshire

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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Inside Shop
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Family run business which sells an extensive range of knitting and needlecraft products at discounted prices.

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Cornwall

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

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

   
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View Of Inside Shop
   

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

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

Owner: Wayne & Tracey McEwan

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

Stockists of: Most major brands

Mail Order: World wide

Special Events: Check website

Click here for Alternative Polperro website

Click here for map (please enter postcode)


Cornwall

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

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

Shop Front
Julia Hopson with Guinness Record

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

Owner: Julia Hopson

Shop Hours: Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm

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

Stockists of: all popular brands including own Cornish organic wool

Mail Order: national and international available

Click here for Knit Wits Website and all further details

Click here for map


Derbyshire

The Wool Stall

Chesterfield Market, Derbyshire S40 1AH, Chorley Market, Lancashire PR7 1DA, Hyde Market, Cheshire SK14 1LU

Tel: 07949 511644
Email: singlemalt48@hotmail.com

Chesterfield Market
Chorley Market
Hyde Market
Market Stall

News May 2011: Following Dave's accident, he is now back at Chorley (Tuesdays), Chesterfield (Saturdays), but not yet at Hyde.

Dave Hampson runs three market stalls in three different counties; Derbyshire, Lancashire and Cheshire. Chesterfield Market is outside in the main square near the Crooked Spire, Chorley Market is (inside) in the heart of Chorley and Hyde Market is (outside) opposite Hyde Town Hall.

'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.

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Devon

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

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

     
Inside Shop
     

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.

Click here for Hulu website

Click here for map (please enter postcode)


Devon

Spin A Yarn, 26 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AD

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

 

Joyce and her team
Range of skeined wool
Workshop
Views of shop

Spin A Yarn is located in the pretty town of Bovey Tracey,which is the centre of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen and a gateway to Dartmoor National Park. Approaching Bovey Tracey from the A38, follow the “Town Centre” signs. At the roundabout by the fire station turn right. 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.

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

Click here for map (please enter postcode)


Devon

The Little Wool Company, Clawmoor Farm, Ashwater, Beaworth, Devon, EX21 5DW

Tel: 01409 221699

Email: ruthstrickley@aol.com
Merlin
Weaving Yarn
Cushion
Mittens

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.

Click here for The Little Wool Company website and all further details


Essex

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

Tel: 01255 428352

Email: sandra_woolcabin@hotmail.com

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

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

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

Owners: Sandra Sell and Beverley Marshall (curtains dept)

Shop Hours: 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Saturday

Stockists of: Most major brands.

Mail Order: Worldwide

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

Click here for The Wool Cabin website and all further details

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Essex

Craft Days, 27 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AT

Tel: 01799 218429
Email: info@craft-days.co.uk

Inside view of shop
Wool
Buttons
Workshop

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 Tuesday - 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, starting in March 2012).

Please e-mail for latest list of classes

Click here for Craft Days website (currently under construction)

Click here for Facebook page

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East Sussex

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

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

Tel: 01237 776 176
Email: info@cocoonknits.co.uk

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Outside View
Inside shop
Inside shop

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

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

Owners: Jackie Beecham & Alan Moon

Shop Hours: 9.30am-5.30pm Monday-Saturday

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

Mail Order: UK only

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

Click here for Cocoon website and all further details

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East Sussex

 
My Shop
Step Inside
Explore
Join Knit n Natter

Click here for website and all further details


Gloucestershire

Woodgate Needlecrafts Ltd, Unit 21, Old Market Way, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0AJ

Tel: 01608 654435

 
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Inside View
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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

Knit Knacks, 29 Perowne Way, Sandown, Hampshire, Isle of Wight

Tel: 01983 403062

Email: vstanden@aol.com

 
       

Hampshire

Beaker Button, Studio 11, Fairground Craft and Design Centre, Weyhill, AndoverSP11 0QN

Tel: 07738534164
Email: info@beakerbutton.co.uk

Dorset Buttons
Inside View
Wool
Wool & Needles

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.

Click here for website

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Kent

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.


Kent

Wool @ Avicraft, 15 Chatterton Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9QW

Tel: 020 8290 1238
Email: sharon@avicraftpanic.fsnet.co.uk

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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?


Kent

Tel: 0845 519 4573

Email: customer.service@deramores.com

Website
Baby Yarn
Cotton Yarn
Birch Needles

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!


Lincolnshire

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

Tel: 01526 832131

Email: equiries@thestitcheryonline.org.uk

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Inside view of shop
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A Good Yarn, Cambridge Street, Cleethorpes DN35 8HD

Tel: 01472 508707
Email: kate@agoodyarn.co.uk

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Lincolnshire

Spins and Needles, 6 Clasketgate, Lincoln LN2 1JS

Tel: 01522 522865
Email: create@spinsandneedles.co.uk

 
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Horncastle Hobby House, 25 North Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 5DX

Tel: 01507 522659
Fax: 01507 522659
Email: horncastlehobbyhouse@tiscali.co.uk

   
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London

London, NW11

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

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

London

Fabrications, 7 Broadway Market, London E8 4PH

Tel: 020 7275 8043
Email: barley@fabrications1.co.uk

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Barley inside shop
View of workroom
Workshop

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!

Click here for Fabrications website and all further details

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London

The Village Haberdashery


Email: annie@thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk

Needles
Yarn
Buttons
Yarn

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

Click here for The Village Haberdashery website and all further details

Click here for map (please enter postcode)


Merseyside

Knits In The City, 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 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.

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

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Merseyside

Made Yarn Specialist, 36 Seaview Road, Wallasey, Merseyside CH45 4LA

Tel: 0151 638 0304
Email: sales@madewirral.co.uk

 
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Window Display
 

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

Listings also on Facebook and Ravelry.

Norfolk

 
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Spinning Class
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Inside View Of Shop

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.

 


Nottinghamshire

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

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

 
Outside of shop (by local artist)
Inside of shop
 

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

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

Owner: Diane McCarroll

Shop Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm

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

Mail Order: UK and Abroad

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

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

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Nottinghamshire

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

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

 
Shop Front
View Of Inside Shop
Workshop In Progress
 

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

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

Owners: Alison and Sarah

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

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

Mail Order: Worldwide

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


Oxfordshire

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

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

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

This is a family run, online retail wool emporium.

Owner: Ruth Chester

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

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

Mail Order: UK and worldwide

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

 

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

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Oxfordshire

Black Hills Yarns, 44 Hart Street, Henley on Thames, Oxon, RG9 2AU

Tel: 01491 412590 Fax: 01491 614345

Email: penny@blackhillswool.com

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Knitted Sign
Inside Shop
Workshop Room

Black Hills Yarns is situated at the bottom of Hart Street, opposite St Mary's Church near the traffic lights on the River Thames.

We are a modern up to date shop full of beautiful yarns from New Zealand, the UK and around the world. Our own Black Hills undyed natural colour 100% wool features extensively and we are trying to be different inasmuch as we stock rare and selective yarns alongside the more traditional yarns.


Pembrokeshire

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

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

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

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

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

Owner: Penelope MacLeod & Catriona Buchert

Shop Hours: Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm

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

Mail Order: UK only

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

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Somerset

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

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

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

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

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

Owner: Shirley Ford and Brian Crompton

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

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

Mail Order: Worldwide

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

Click here for website and all further details

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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.

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Warwickshire

Serene Wools, Unit 2, Les Topham Garden Centre, Mappleborough Green, Warwickshire B80 7DF

Tel: 07806 488905
Email: Serenewools@virginmedia.com

 
Shop Front
Inside View
Inside View
 

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.


Warwickshire

The Toft Alpaca Shop, Dunchurch, Warwickshire, CV22 6NR

Tel: 01788 810626
Email: admin@thetoftalpacashop.co.uk

     

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 Friday, 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.


Worcestershire

Woolwise, 10 Lower Mill Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 6UU

Tel: 01562 820279
Email: shop@woolwise.co.uk

Shop Front
Julie and Tina
Inside View
Knit and Natter

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


Yorkshire

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

Tel: 01422 358358

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

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

Owner: Janice Hoyle

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

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Yorkshire

     
"Staff Meeting"
     

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.


Yorkshire

Serendipity, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, HX6 4NY

Tel: 07974 954663 or 07772 265316
Email: admin@awoollytail.com

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.


Yorkshire

Woolley Wotts, Unit 41-42, New Market Hall,Union Street, Wakefield,West Yorkshire, WF1 3AD

Telephone: 07837213251
Email: info@woolleywotts.com

Front of Shop
Inside View
Inside View
Neil Bailey And Nativity Scene

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.


Top Stitch, Vulcan House, Foundry Street, Brighouse, Yorkshire HD6 1LT

Tel:01484 716571
Email: info@topstitchofbrighouse.co.uk

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Yarns
Needles
Counter

Yorkshire

Twist & Purl, 4A Westfield Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. BD19 6EN

Tel: 01274 873279

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Inside View
Knit and Natter
Inside View

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.

Knitting and Crochet Workshops coming soon

Wool n Stuff Ltd, Unit 2 Wilson House, Charlotte Street, Wakefield. WF1 1UL

Tel: 01924 565740
Email: woolnstuff@btconnect.com

Shop Front
Inside Shop
Stock of Wool
Stock of Wool

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.


Scotland

McAree Brothers
19 Howe Street, Edinburgh EH3 6TE,
55-59 King Street, Stirling FK8 1DR,
38 Newmarket Street, Falkirk FK1 1JQ

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

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

Our Edinburgh store is located in the centre of the city of Edinburgh. It is only 5 mins walk from Princess Street (via Frederick Street).
The Stirling store is situated in the pretty historical town centre. It will appear on your left hand side on your way to visit the famous Stirling Castle.
The Falkirk store is close to the Main Rail Station (Falkirk Grahamston Station). Follow Grahams Road to Vicar Road and then turn right onto Newmarket Street.
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.

Click here for Website and all further details

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Aberdeenshire

   
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Inside View
   

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.


Perthshire

Karelia House, Kenmore Road, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire

Tel: 01887 822 999
Fax: 01887 822 954
Email: holly@kareliahouse.co.uk

Outside View
Showroom
Inside Shop
Inside Shop

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: The week (from 11th - 16th June) includes a visit from Debbie Bliss. 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


Wales

South Glamorgan

   
       

Located opposite Cwmgwrach village hall, by the Rugby Club. How Welsh is that!


Wales

Powys, Wales

Email: pip@sockyarnshop.com

Website
Sock Yarn
Sock Yarn
Sock Yarn

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.

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