Isle of Wight
Known for its stunning beaches and promenades, this little island o the south coast of England contains about 150 square miles of land and is the perfect holiday destination...
ISLE OF WOOL
Monday to Saturday 9am-4pm
2 High Street, Ryde PO33 2PN
A family run business in the heart of Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, this lovely store sells mainly King Cole, Wendy, James C Brett, Retwist and Patons yarn. They’re always on the ball when it comes to the latest patterns and yarns. Visit www.isleofwool.com or call 01983 472062 for more information.
KNIT KNACKS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm, Wednesday CLOSED, Saturday 10am-4pm Richmond House, 7C Sandown Rd, Sandown PO36 9JF
Always decorating their windows with stunning woolly displays, Knit Knacks is a wool and haberdashery store worth visiting if you’re on the island. Expect favourites like James C Brett and Stylecraft Yarns, plus lots more, as well as loads of fab patterns. To learn more, call 01983 716890 or visit www.facebook.com/knitknacksiow/
ISLE OF SWEETS Monday to Saturday 9am-3.45pm 52 High Street, Shanklin PO37 6JN
As well as o ering a wide range of yarns, buttons, haberdashery and craft accessories, this lovely shop makes their own unique Creative Boxes filled with goodies, including three types of yarn, sweets, accessories and more! The perfect holiday gift to take home with you. Call 01983 638519 or go online at www.isleofsweetswoolandcraftcentre.com.
STRICTLY KNITTING Online store only
After eight years of running their stunning store on the island, Strictly Knitting now operates online stocking the quality yarns the high street shop was known for. Their hand-dyed yarn is produced in small batches on the island meaning no two skeins are identical. They specialise in complementary colourways of high-quality blends that promote high welfare standards in the wool industry. Call 07395 646081 or head online to www.strictlyknitting.co.uk or Facebook www.facebook.com/StrictlyKnitting/ for more info.
This information is correct at the time of print. Please check with individual stores for updates on their hours and services before you visit.