Carmarthenshire
One of the historic counties ofWales, Carmarthenshire is home to the National Botanic Garden ofWales, the NationalWool Museum, miles of captivating coastline and lots of enticing wool shops...
FAITHMEAD YARNS Visit the shop by appointment only Blaenwaun, Whitland SA34 0JL
Mandy Colbourne, keen shepherdess, keeps a variety of (very spoilt) rare breed and longwool sheep on her smallholding which is situated among the rolling hills of Glynelwyn. Her awardwinning fleeces are spun on a small scale and sold as limited editions in natural and handdyed colours. This really is wool with provenance! Call 07884 170627 to make an appointment, or shop online at www.faithmeadyarns.co.uk.
DEB’S WOOL SHOP Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm 99 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo SA19 6HA
One of Wales’ best bricks-and-mortar wool shops, the owners have a passion for giving their customers exactly what they need. In order to cater to everyone, they stock a selection of yarns from the everyday to the luxurious, along with KnitPro needles, patterns from all the latest designers and plenty of accessories too! To learn more and place an order, go to www. debswoolshop.com or call 01558 328493.
COLOURWAY Tuesday to Friday 9:30am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm Market Street, Whitland SA34 0AJ
Colourway has been a Rowan specialist for over 40 years. Their website and shop both include an abundance of Rowan Yarns at 20% o the RRP and all books are 10% o . They even have a special sale section where everything is half price so you can treat yourself to something fancy without damaging your bank balance! Browse the yarns on their website www. colourway.co.uk or call 01994 241333.
THE WOOL CWTCH Wednesday to Saturday 9:30am-4pm 15 The Market, Carmarthen SA31 1QY
Located in an indoor market hall in the heart of Camarthen, The Wool Cwtch o ers a wide selection of both locally sourced and international yarns from brands such as Stylecraft, Sirdar, James C Brett, King Cole, Katia, Penrhallt Alpacas and Faithmead Yarns. The sta pride themselves on their excellent advice based on years of experience and the relaxed atmosphere of the shop. Visit www.thewoolcwtch.com to find out more, or call the shop on 07771 687388.
This information is correct at the time of print. Please check with individual stores for updates on their hours and services before you visit.