Shropshire

Known for its historic Iron Bridge, this border county also boasts an area of outstanding natural beauty – plus some friendly yarn shops!

COCO ALPACAS Online store

23 Padmore, Leebotwood, Church Stretton SY6 6NH

This local business produces alpaca yarn from a small herd, which is sold as knitting yarn as well as knit up into socks, blankets and accessories. It's dyed in a range of solid colours, and you can buy balls of pure alpaca as well as a wool blend. Visit www.cocoalpacas.co.uk or call 01694 751792 for more information

ABAKHAN Online store, plus open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday 11am-4pm

18 Market Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1LE Abakhan's treasure trove stores are always a treat, and their Shrewsbury branch is no exception! Choose from a huge range of yarns in every colour, fibre and weight you can imagine, from King Cole, Sirdar, James C Brett and more. Visit www.abakhan.co.uk for more

EWE & PLY Online store, plus email orders

11 English Walls, Oswestry SY11 2PA

This colourful shop was born of a love of wool and an addiction to yarn! There's a huge range of brands including Drops, Malabrigo and West Yorkshire Spinners, as well as fibre for spinning, KnitPro needles and accessories and a great selection of pattern books. Check out their ownbrand Shropshire Ply yarn, spun from local fleece and dyed by the team.

Visit www.eweandply.co.uk for more

THE PROLIFIC CRAFTER Online store, plus phone and email orders

9 High Street, Church Stretton SY6 6BU Stocking luxurious yarns from Fyberspates, Coop Knits and more, as well as adorable needle felting kits, this lovely shop is currently o ering free delivery for all orders over £15, so get browsing! Visit www.theprolificcrafter.co.uk for more The great news is that all the retailers above o er online services, so you can relax and enjoy these stores from home if they're still closed for lockdown! We do advise checking with individual stores for updates on their operating hours and services.