LOCAL HEROES

This month, we explore the yarn shops of East Sussex and West Sussex

YAK Brighton

16 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AD Filled with gorgeous yarns, YAK is a must-visit destination. It stocks brands from Britain and beyond, including Jamieson & Smith, The Fibre Co., Life in the Long Grass, Qing, Retrosaria, Sandnes Garn and Kelbourne Woolens. It also offers a wide range of needles, notions, books, kits and gifts. Currently open for online shopping, plus click and collect. www.yarnandknitting.com

01273 679726

The Dropped Stitch

113-115 Victoria Road, Portslade BN41 1XD This family-run business sells yarns from Jenny Watson, Patons, King Cole and James C Brett, and stocks a range of pattern leaflets and knitting bags. Yarns can be ordered online, and a click and collect service is also available. www.thedroppedstitch.co.uk

01273 424529

Sussex Crafts

130 South Road, Haywards Heath

RH16 4LT

At the time of printing, this shop is temporarily closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, but once it is open again it will be well worth a visit to explore its choice of yarns. These include West Yorkshire Spinners, Rico, Adriafil, Katia, Mondial, King Cole and Stylecraft. www.sussex-crafts.co.uk

01444 455611

The Eternal Maker

41 Terminus Road, Chichester PO19 8TX Brimming with colour, this store offers a lovely selection of yarn brands, such as Garthenor, Mirasol, Quince & Co., John Arbon, Erika Knight, Rowan, Cascade, and Piglet & Porge. Discover needles from Addi and KnitPro, knitting books, and an extensive haberdashery range. www.eternalmaker.com

01243 788174

The Pumpkin Patch

10a St Mary’s Walk, Hailsham BN27 1AF The Pumpkin Patch is primarily a quilting store, but it also offers a choice of yarns from Sirdar, Hayfield and Patons. Currently operating a click and collect service. www.pumpkinpatchquilting.co.uk

01323 442821

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