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Oh crafters, we’ve had to endure months and months of closed yarn shops! We did a little jig of joy when they could finally re-open again this year and we couldn’t wait to look at yarn in real life, and chat to those always-helpful shop workers about our latest crochet projects! These five shops are a must-visit for crochet enthusiasts so make sure you pop in to top up on your crochet essentials!
Brethyn Blaenau
If hand-dyed yarn is your thing, you’ll love this independent wool and haberdashery shop in the heart of beautiful Snowdonia. Stocking a small selection of locally sourced Welsh wool, this store also carries all your favourite top brands including James C. Brett, Stylecraft and Sirdar. Plus you’ll find a wide range of DMC products, cross stitch kits, knitting and crochet patterns, books, accessories and haberdashery items too. Allow yourself a few hours of browsing time, this store is a haven for crocheters, knitters, and crafters alike. But the thing we really love about this friendly, local wool shop? The advice is always free! Visit Rhiannon and the team at:
33 High Street,
Blaenau Ffestiniog,
Gwynedd,
LL41 3AA
You can also shop online at brethynblaenau.com
Wool n Stuff
Just look at those shelves at Wool n Stuff – they’re positively creaking with the amount of yarn squished on them! Wool n Stuff is a large city centre yarn shop with full disabled access. This fabulous store is filled to the rafters with our favourite fibres from King Cole, Stylecraft, Rico, West Yorkshire Spinners and Scheepjes. Need notions? You’ll find a huge range of hooks, needles, stitch markers, holders, patterns and pretty much everything else you might need inside, with the best advice from a friendly team too. This is not your average yarn shop, it’s huge! See for yourself at:
Wool n Stuff Ltd,
46 Kirkgate,
Wakefield,
WF1 1TQ
For a full, exciting video tour of the shop visit woolnstuff.co.uk
Or shop online for 24 hour shipping and free delivery on orders over £15!
Bourton Basket
Lose yourself in a world of yarn and plenty of other crafts too in Bourton Basket. Established in the 1970s, this local, friendly shop in the heart of the Cotswolds stocks a huge range of crochet wools and yarns from 3-ply to chunky. You’ll find this little gem in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water selling from local and UK suppliers as well as a endless choice of tools, accessories and patterns for your next project. If you’re visiting the Cotswolds this summer, don’t miss this adorable village and wonderful yarn shop:
Bourton Basket
3 The Old Forge
Moore Road
Bourton on the Water
Gloucestershire
GL54 2AZ
Find out more online at bourtonbasket.com
Stitch 'n' B... In Time
Stitch 'n' B...In Time is located in the high street of the popular town of New Romney and is the perfect destination for crochet enthusiasts! The shop offers a beautiful range of natural fibres and hand-dyed yarns that are perfect for adding a unique splash of colour to your crochet projects. This snug little haven also stock crochet kits, books and lots of accessories, so you'll be spoilt for choice on what to make first! Find this friendly local shop at:
16 High Street,
New Romney,
TN28 8BY
See more at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StitchNBintime
All Stitched Up
All Stitched Up in the heart of Faversham, Kent is a beautiful yarn and haberdashery shop offering a unique shopping experience. A friendly, family run business, the wonderful staff are knowledgeable in many different crafts and shop owner Sarah is a passionate crocheter! Whether you're a sewer, knitter or crocheter, you'll find so many things to catch your eye in this welcoming store. Look out for details on upcoming workshops including basic crochet, amigurumi and intermediate level. Go and see for yourself:
All Stitched Up,
No.1 The Court Street,
Faversham,
Kent ME13 7AN
See the full range of fantastic products at asufaversham.co.uk
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