Cumbria For more great days out visit www.cumbriatourism.org

Known for the beautiful Lake District, this pretty county also has some lovely local yarn stores…

LOOPY Contact store for ordering information

51 Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7LT Overflowing with colourful yarns from brands such as West Yorkshire Spinners, Baa Ram Ewe, Rowan, Sirdar and Wendy, this independent shop in the heart of Ulverston is a treat for any knitter. For more visit www.loopywool.co.uk

THE WOOL CLIP Online store

Priests Mill, Caldbeck, Cumbria CA7 8DR

This co-operative was formed in 2001 and is run by local wool workers. The local yarns and fibres include a gorgeous selection of natural wools plus hand-dyed skeins from Wild Wood Wool.

For more visit www.woolclip.com

WOOLSTY CRAFTS Contact store for telephone ordering

19 High Street, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 9NJ Run by owner Sandra and her mum Margaret, Woolsty Crafts aims to provide a relaxed and creative atmosphere for customers. They stock yarns from King Cole, Stylecraft, Sirdar and more, as well as needles, accessories and kits.

For more visit www.woolsty-crafts.co.uk, email info@woolsty-crafts.co.uk or call 01697 342470

CUMBRIA SEWING & CRAFT CENTRE

45 Crellin Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1DS

Packed with goodies for everyone from cross stitchers to dressmakers to – of course – knitters, the Centre has a great selection of Sirdar yarns. For more visit www.cumbriasewing.co.uk

HERDY Online store

13-15 Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4BH Visit one of Herdy’s four stores (the others are in Keswick, Grasmere and Bowness-onWindermere) to check out their adorable range of sheepy treats, from mugs and umbrellas to sweet stitch markers and chunky pure wool yarn.

For more visit www.herdy.co.uk