LOCAL HEROES

This month, we explore the yarn shops of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Yarn Loft

118 Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1AD This stockist of artisan yarns offers Noro, Malabrigo, Baa Ram Ewe, Fyberspates, Isager, Jamieson & Smith, West Yorkshire Spinners, and Juniper Moon Farm. You can also find a wide range of pattern books, plus needles from Addi, KnitPro, and Brittany. Currently open for online orders. www.yarnloft.co.uk 07825 702433

Knit Nottingham

9 Trinity Walk, Nottingham NG1 2AN This city centre shop stocks yarns by Baa Ram Ewe, Rosarios 4, Opal, Sirdar, King Cole and Mondial. Other products include Addi needles and knitting bags. Open for phone and online orders. www.knitnottingham.co.uk

0115 947 4239

Button Moon

12 The Marketplace, Arnold NG5 6ND Discover great-value yarns from Sirdar, Stylecraft, King Cole, and James C Brett, along with an excellent choice of pattern leaflets, at this friendly store. Currently open for click and collect orders. www.facebook.com/buttonmoonarnold

Knitworking

5 Main Road, Gedling NG4 3HQ

A stockist of Stylecraft, Scheepjes, West Yorkshire Spinners, Cygnet, James C Brett, Katia, Opal, Sirdar, Rico and Woolcraft, this shop is open for online and telephone orders, with a click and collect option. www.knitworking.co.uk 0115 961 3081

Woolfull

3a Stretfield Mill, Bradwell S33 9JT Discover hand-dyed treats from Dye Candy, HeyJay, Truly Hooked, Made By Penguins, and many more in this colourful store! Other brands include Caron, West Yorkshire Spinners, Adriafil, and Manos del Uruguay. Open for online orders. www.woolfull.com

Ewenited Yarns

79 Main Street, Long Eaton NG10 1GW

Find a good choice of yarns from Erika Knight, Katia, Adriafil and King Cole, along with colourful sock yarns, knitting notions and KnitPro needles. Currently open for click and collect and online shopping. www.ewenited-yarns.co.uk

0115 972 4965

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