A KNITTER’S GUIDE TO... West Lothian
Not far from the Forth Bridge is historicWest Lothian, a county with friendly towns, great shopping and wide open spaces to explore
JUST SEW SIMPLE
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 2-9pm, Saturday 10am-2pm
Unit 9, Carmondean Business Units, Livingston EH54 8PT
Owner Michaela stocks a wide range of yarn with brands like King Cole, Stylecraft, Patons, fabrics, kits, haberdashery and thread for keen crafters. As well as offering helpful advice to anyone who needs a hand, Michaela also has a range of practical courses going on at the shop.
07919 264501, www.justsewsimple.co.uk
WOOL & SEWING CENTRE
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday, 9am-3pm
25 Greendykes Road, Broxburn EH52 5AF
This family-run craft shop in Broxburn is a favourite for its helpful staff and shelves stacked floor to ceiling with your favourite brands of yarn.
01506 856047
THE THREAD COUNTER
Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-2pm, Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm
75, The Vennel, Linlithgow EH49 7ET
The Thread Counter is a traditional haberdashery, fabric and wool shop on the buzzing High Street in Linlithgow. They stock favourite brands from Groves + Banks as well as Stylecraft yarn, knitting books, patterns and accessories. Check out their online shop and in-store knitting classes too.
01506 842013, www.thethreadcounter.co.uk
MALENAS
Tues to Fri 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-2pm
Unit 13, Waverley Industrial Estate, Bathgate EH48 4HY
You’ll find help with yarn and fabric projects from the friendly staff at Malenas at this traditional haberdashery shop in the middle of Bathgate town centre. They offer a great alteration service too.
07543 780343, www.malenaspatches.com