Ceredigion
A beautiful rural county with over 50 miles of coastline and stunning sandy beaches, it’s no surprise that this is a popular retirement destination…
ROSEMARY’S WOOL SHOP Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm Birmingham House, 22 Sgwar Alban, Alban Square, Aberaeron SA46 0AH
Established in 1973, this family run business caters for all your knitting, crochet and cross stitch needs. Inside you will find all the big brands, with plenty of wool and patterns to choose from, as well as the full range of DMC silks and a bespoke framing service! 01545 905051, www.rosemaryswoolshop.co.uk
CURLEW WEAVERS WOOLLEN MILL Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Rhydlewis, Llandysul SA44 5RL
A working woollen mill in the heart of the Tivy Valley, specialising in a range of woven woollen products including fabric, blankets, garments and yarn of course! Visitors are able to look around the mill and stock up on supplies in their charming shop. www.curlew-weavers-woollen-mill.business.site
HONORWOOD FLOCKS Monday to Friday 10am-4pm Cefn Llanfair, Llanfair Road, Llandysul SA44 4RB
Peter and Christine run a small working farm where they specialise in the breeding and keeping of Shetland, Icelandic, Soay and Jacob sheep, together with white Angora goats. All of their fleeces are spun at a Welsh mill, providing them with a variety of yarns in both natural and hand-dyed colourways which are available to purchase on their website. 01559 362890, www.honorwoodflocks.co.uk
CLARE WOOLS Monday to Saturday 9am-4pm 13 Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1DE
If you’re looking for a shop that stocks everything, Clare Wools is well worth a visit. You can purchase natural fibres, synthetic blends and the allimportant fashion yarns, alongside Brittany Birch, Pony needles and Hemline haberdashery items. 01970 617786, www.clarewools.co.uk