A knitter’s guidE to... Rhondda Cynon Taff
You are sure to recieve a warm welcome (or ‘croeso’ inWelsh!) when you visit the awe-inspiring rolling hills and valleys of Rhondda Cynon Taff…
AMMONITE YARNS
Tuesday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm 7 Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun CF72 9DP
Jenny Watts and Ruth Moore established their business in 2015 as part of a plan to remedy the shortage of yarn shops in South Wales. They now source and sell gorgeous yarns at sensible prices with an emphasis on British suppliers, small producers of specialist yarns and natural fibres. 01443 520200, www.ammoniteyarns.co.uk
SHAWS THE DRAPERS
Monday to Saturday 9am-5:30pm, 21-22 Taff Street, Pontypridd CF37 4UA
Home of soft furnishings since 1912, a trip to Shaws for some curtain hooks inevitably ends with you leaving with bags full of budget wool and new patterns to try! It’s also a great place to stock up on all your essential haberdashery items, such as toy stuffing, elastic and cushion inserts. 01443 492665, www.shawsdirect.com
WOOLLY WUMPKINS
Online only
Owner and handdyer Michelle finds inspiration right on her doorstep in her outstanding surroundings, which she uses to create top-quality yarns to drool over with her innovative dyework. If you prefer purchasing in-person, head to Ammonite Yarns (listed to the left) or Ewe Felty Thing in Llandudno who stock Woolly Wumpkins yarns and patterns. 07805 345574, www.woollywumpkins.co.uk
MARINA’S WOOL AND HABERDASHERY
Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm 69 Pontypridd Road, Porth CF39 9PL
We’re never been able to walk past a wool shop, and Marina’s certainly draws attention with the sweetest bunting in the window! Visitors will adore their range of bargain yarns, needles and adorable baby clothes that can be made to order. 07854 583620, www.facebook.com/Marina-sWool-Shop-Porth-1133739826727266