A KNITTER’S GUIDE TO...

Dorset With mile after mile of fabulous beaches and unspoilt countryside, there’s plenty to enjoy in Dorset…

ALL YOU NEED AT GOLDEN HANDS

Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm (Wednesday, 8.30am-2pm, Saturday, 9am-3pm)

150 Station Road, West Moors BH22 0JB

Check out the new home of Golden Hands in West Moors, after a move to accommodate more stock – you’ll find a huge range of yarns on o er.

Visit www.goldenhandswestmoors.co.uk or call 01202 639360 for more information.

KNIT LOCAL WITH BRIDPORT YARN

Monday to Saturday, 9.30am-5pm

35a South Street, Bridport DT6 3NY

With an emphasis on local and British yarns, plus a weekly knit club and twice-weekly knit café, you’ll have a fab time exploring the range at Yarn.

Visit www.bridportyarn.co.uk or call 01308 455669 for more information.

VISIT THE SLIPPED STITCH

Monday, 10.30am-4pm, Tuesday & Saturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, Wednesday & Friday, 10.30am-3pm, Thursday, 9.30am-5pm

1 Cheap Street, Sherborne DT9 3PT

Discover a jam-packed schedule of workshops and knit and natters at The Slipped Stitch.

Visit www.theslippedstitch.co.uk or call 01935 508249 for more information.

TAKE YOUR PICK AT FUDGE’S WOOL

Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm (Wednesday, 9am-4.30pm)

17 Durngate Street, Dorchester DT1 1JP

Founded by sisters Cara and Tori in 2014, Fudge’s is a friendly yarn store that began in Cullompton and expanded into Dorchester in late 2016.

Visit www.fudgeswool.co.uk or call 01305 457790 for more information.

DROP IN TO THE CRAFTY KNITTER

Monday to Saturday, 9.30am-4pm

103 Bargates, Christchurch BH23 1QQ

Overflowing with favourite yarn brands including Sirdar, Debbie Bliss, Rico, King Cole, Stylecraft, Yarn Stories and more, The Crafty Knitter also o ers plenty of workshops and drop-in sessions.

Visit www.thecraftyknitter.co.uk or call 01202 474449 for more information.

SHOP FOR MORE AT NOT JUST WOOL

Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-3pm

Units 1 & 2 The Courtyard Craft Centre, Huntick Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6BA

Explore a great selection of yarns at this friendly, family-run business set in the idyllic grounds of the Courtyarn Craft Centre, where you’ll also find pottery, beading, a fabulous restaurant and stunning medieval hall.

Visit www.notjustwool.com or call 07707 529682 for more information.

For more events, activities and attractions in the beautiful Dorset scenery, head to www.visit-dorset.com.