Berkshire

This beautiful county in the South East is graced with glorious countryside and a bustling centre...

YARN FEST Currently online only

The Old Telephone Exchange, Long Lane, Hermitage RG18 9Q

This bricks and mortar yarn shop o ers an online shopping service. You will find plenty of lovely yarns, kits and accessories at Yarn Fest. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for upcoming courses that might be held in store later this year.

For more visit www.yarnfest.co.uk. You can email eshop@yarnfest.co.uk, or call 01635 201660

THE BARN YARN Store currently closed but online and postal orders running

Moss End Garden Village, Maidenhead Road, Warfield, Bracknell RG42 6EJ

This local yarn shop is packed with a plethora of yarn from brands like BDF, Scheepjes, TOFT and Stylecraft so perfect for topping up your project bag with fab needles and notions. Plus, if you’re searching for a perfect present, then their range of kits and yarn bundles are just the ticket.

For more visit www.thebarnyarn.co.uk or call 07767 476261

PURLESCENCE Currently online only

4, Fir Tree Farm, Oxford Road, Chieveley, Newbury RG20 8RD

A popular local store, with a range of patterns, books, knitting storage and a handy online shopping service. You can also purchase Purlescence gift vouchers, which would make a welcome surprise to any fellow crafty friend. For more visit www.purlescence.co.uk, or call 01635 243440

SKEIN QUEEN Currently online only

This independent yarn dyer, has a fabulous online shop full of glorious squishy skeins of their very own hand-dyed yarn. Their dye studio is located in Berkshire, and the team pride themselves on o ering quality yarns in inspiring colourways. You can also sign up to the Queen’s Surprise Sock Club!

For more visit www.skeinqueenyarns.co.uk.

All the retailers above o er online services, so you can relax and enjoy these stores from home if you prefer! We do advise checking with individual stores for updates on their hours and services.