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Alterknit Universe

39 Main Road, Cleeve, North Somerset BS49 4NS www.alterknituniverse.co.uk

Thurs-Sun 11am-5pm

Knitting Group Sun 1-5pm

Alterknit Universe is a mecca for natural, recycled, local and ethical bres. From a wide range of West Yorkshire Spinners’ yarns to coveted skeins of indie-dyed Stranded Dyeworks yarns, as well as gorgeous spinning bre, anyone travelling near Bristol can stop by to pick up a special souvenir. Knowledgeable sta o er help with patterns and projects, and the shop hosts a weekly knitting group, as well as classes and workshops.

Ashley’s Wool Shop

62 Dyer Street, Circencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2PF 01285 653245 www.facebook.com/Ashleyswool/ Mon-Weds 9.30am-4.30pm, Fri-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm Ashley’s Wool Shop is a family-run business established in 1952. The shop stocks yarn, accessories and patterns.

The Crafty Knitter SEE OFFER ON P28!

103 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1QQ 01202 474449 sales@thecraftyknitter.co.uk www.thecraftyknitter.co.uk

Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm

The Crafty Knitter is at the centre of the local knitting and crocheting community, o ering Knit & Knatter, Crochet & Chatter and courses at the shop, as well as a Wednesday evening Stitch n’ Bitch at the local pub, the Arcado Lounge. In addition to a thriving social calendar, the shop supplies Stylecraft, Sirdar, King Cole, Rico and Rowan yarns. Situated in the historical town of Christchurch, the family can visit castle ruins and a quay while you spend time with fellow yarn addicts.

Cricklade Needlecrafts

89a High St, Cricklade, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 6DF 01793 750604 info@crickladecrafts.co.uk www.crickladecrafts.co.uk

Mon 10am-12.45pm, 2-4pm

Tues 9am-12.45pm, 2-4.45pm

Weds 10am-12pm

Thurs 9am-12.45pm, 2-4.45pm

Fri 9.15am-12.45pm, 2-4.30pm

Sat 9.30am-4pm

King Cole, Opal, Regia, Rowan, Sirdar, Sublime, Debbie Bliss and SMC, plus a range of accessories, can all be found on a visit to Cricklade Needlecrafts.

Frangipani

White Cross, Cury, Helston, Cornwall TR12 7BG 01326 240367 jan@guernseywool.co.uk www.guernseywool.co.uk

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Frangipani is home to 100% British Worsted 5-ply Guernsey Wool. Jan and Russ have been supplying knitters for over 20 years, and have built their range up to a huge 28 colours, including some unusual shades like pinks and green. The yarn is spun and dyed in Yorkshire mills, and supplied on 500g cones as this is both great value and ensures fewer joins.

John Arbon Textiles

19 Queen St, Lynton, North Devon EX35 6AA 01598 752490 john@jarbon.com www.jarbon.com

Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm

John Arbon Textiles shop is the retail outlet for the yarns produced at the company’s mill – a small-scale specialist worsted processing and spinning mill.

John Arbon Textiles has made its name by using local, organically farmed, environmentally friendly natural bre whenever possible. The ranges include the popular Knit By Numbers, which is organically farmed Falklands Merino spun into 4ply and DK yarn, with a staggering 100+ tonal shades from which to choose. The Devonia line is a beautiful blend of three locally reared sheep bres spun into 4ply and DK yarn weights in 14 gorgeous shades.

Located in the middle of Exmoor, the Lynton coast is close by, with cli railways and the Valley of Rocks being just a couple of its many attractions.

Knit & Stitch

56 Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay,

Devon TQ1 4LX

01803 411415 www.knitstitchcraft.co.uk

Tues-Sat 9am-4.30pm

Near to the Bygones, a family attraction featuring a recreated Victorian street, the Babbacombe Model Village, and the Babbacombe Cli Railway, Knit & Stitch is perfectly situated to tempt any knitter or crocheter on a visit to Devon. Pick up some West Yorkshire Spinners, Rico, King Cole, Stylecraft or James C. Brett yarn, and chat to friendly sta who are ready to help with your pattern challenges.

Mandy Wools Wells Knitting Centre

5 Mill Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2AS

01749 677548 shirley@mandywools.fsnetco.uk www.mandywools.co.uk

Mon-Sat 9.15am-4.30pm

Styled on the traditional wool shops of old, visitors to the shop are encouraged to take their time and chat with sta to ensure the perfect purchase.

Mother Goose

10a Market St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BX

01453 298725 emma@mothergooseonline.co.uk www.mothergooseonline.co.uk

Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm

Visitors to the Cotswolds can pop by Mother Goose to pick up a wide range of craft supplies and kits, mainly sourced from the UK.

Purl A Row

31 Eastcli e Road, Par, Cornwall PL24 2AQ 07788 240158 www.purlarow.co.uk

Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30am-2.45pm,

Tues 9.30am-2.45pm, 7-9pm

Thurs 9.30am-3.45pm, Sat 10am-1pm

Purl A Row specialises in hand-dyed yarns and champions local yarn. West Yorkshire Spinners, King Cole and Cygnet round out their yarn supply. Nearby attractions include the Eden Project, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The shop is just a two-minute walk from the Par train station. Spin A Yarn

26 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AD 01626 836203 info@spinayarndevon.co.uk www.spinayarndevon.co.uk

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm

Spin A Yarn stocks yarns, spinning bres, accessories, books and patterns, and kits and gifts.

wool

19 Old Orchard Street, Bath BA1 1JU

01225 469144 www.woolbath.co.uk

Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm

A visit to the scenic Roman Baths is even more appealing when you know there is a lovely little yarn shop just around the corner! wool carefully sources beautiful yarns from all over the UK and the world, and encourages visitors to take their time, squish the yarn and enjoy the friendly service they’ll nd inside.

Yarns in their ranges include old favourites such as King Cole, Rowan, Adria l and Rico, with exquisite Fyberspates, Coop Knits, Erika Knight and West Yorkshire Spinners ensuring a special souvenir of a visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

A Yarn Story

128 Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BG

01225 429239 hello@ayarnstory.co.uk www.ayarnstory.co.uk

Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm

A Yarn Story focuses on high-quality, hand-dyed bres of wool, alpaca, silk and cashmere – including their own in-house brand, Walcot Yarns, which is available in a wide range of colours. The shelves are lled with brands from around the world such as Brooklyn Tweed, House of A La Mode, Sweet Georgia Yarns, The Fibre Co., Julie Asselin and Shibui Knits. British brands include Townhouse Yarns, John Arbon, Rosy Green and Hedgehog Fibres.

A Yarn Story is situated in Bath’s Walcot Street Artisan Quarter, which is full of wonderfully creative, independent shops to explore – they recommend popping into Didi Cakes after you stock up on yarn!