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Black Sheep Wools Craft Barn Warehouse Studios, Glaziers Lane, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 4AQ 01925 764231 www.blacksheepwools.com Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun & Bank Holidays 10am-4pm
Although Black Sheep Wool’s Craft Barn is one of the largest yarn shops in the UK, the dedicated owners and sta still view it as a village wool shop run by yarn enthusiasts. With a tea shop and workshop area, visitors can easily make a day trip of it!
Black Sheep Wools hosts workshops by big names including Ka e Fassett, Jane Crowfoot, and Arne and Carlos. Brands stocked include Scheepjes, Sirdar, Coop Knits, Baa Ram Ewe and Rowan.
Located ve minutes from the M6 and M62, it's a great place to stop en route to the Lake District or North Wales.
Friary Stitch 2-4 Bethlehem St, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN31 1JU 01472 357800 www.friarystitch.co.uk Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
Yarns to patterns, hooks to needles, and all the embellishments in between can be found in the Friary Stitch store in Grimsby.
Handmade by You 38 Curzon St, Maryport, Cumbria CA15 6DA handmadebymaryport@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Handmadebymaryport Mon-Tues 9am-4pm, Wed 9am-2pm Thurs-Sat 9am-4pm
Handmade by You sells supplies for knitters and crocheters as well as wares from local crafters.
Horncastle Hobby House 25 North Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 5DX 01507 522659 info@horncastlehobbyhouse.co.uk www.horncastlehobbyhouse.co.uk Mon-Tues, Thurs-Sat 9am-4.30pm
Horncastle Hobby House is a wonderfully traditional craft shop, stocking supplies for crochet, knitting and needle felting.
Mrs Johnson’s Emporium 29-31 Bond Street, South Shore, Blackpool FY4 1BQ 01253 404550 www.MrsJohnsonsEmporium.co.uk Mon-Sat 9am-4pm, Tues 9am-6pm Bank Holidays 12-4pm Sundays July-October 12-4pm
Situated in a former Victorian bank, Mrs Johnson’s Emporium gives visitors the feeling of stepping back in time. The vast space is crammed with luscious colours and crafting delights. A full range of Stylecraft yarns are always in stock, with selections from King Cole, James C. Brett, Rico, Sirdar and Grundle also lling the shelves. A selection of more than 8,000 buttons means even the pickiest cardigan maker can nd the perfect fastening! With all the family delights of Blackpool, including The Pleasure Beach, The Sand Castle and Blackpool Tower on o er, Mrs Johnson’s Emporium should be an easy destination to t into the holiday schedule.
Sew-In SEE OFFER ON P29! www.myknittingyarnandwool.co.uk
Marple shop: 46 Market Street, Marple, Cheshire SK6 7AD 0161 427 2529 Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm
Cheadle shop: 43 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire SK8 1DR 0161 376 8643 Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm
Buxton shop: 1 Spring Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6BJ 01298 26636 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11.30am-4pm The three Sew-In shops stock West Yorkshire Spinners, Sirdar, Sublime, Rowan, Rico and King Cole yarns.
Sew-In Marple is situated in the heart of Marple town centre, close to the junction of the Peak Forest and Maccles eld canals, and a 20-min drive to the Peak District National Park.
Sew-In Cheadle is on the edge of Cheadle Village, near the main shopping area, and 20 mins from Manchester Airport and the city centre.
Sew-In Buxton is located in the centre of the Peak District spa town of Buxton. Visitors to the Peak District National Park can nd the beautiful hand-dyed Peak District Yarns in the shop – yarn inspired by the colours of the local landscape – a perfect souvenir!