LOCAL HEROES

This month, we explore the yarn shops of South Wales

Undy Yarn Crafts

10 St Mary’s Arcade, Nelson Street, Chepstow NP16 5EU

This well stocked shop offers yarns from Araucania, Noro, West Yorkshire Spinners, King Cole, Sirdar and Woolcraft, along with a range of undyed yarns and fibres for dyeing and spinning. It also has KnitPro needles and Ashford spinning equipment. Check for current opening arrangements. www.undyarns.co.uk

01291 629797

Ammonite Yarns

7 Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun CF72 9DP Discover hand-dyed yarns from local dyers, along with brands such as Lotus, West Yorkshire Spinners, Katia and King Cole. There’s also a range of knitting kits, project bags, and HiyaHiya needles. Check online for current opening hours. www.ammoniteyarns.co.uk

01443 520200

Neath Valley Wools

75 High Street, Glynneath, Neath SA11 5AL Discover gorgeous yarns from Baa Ram Ewe, CoopKnits, Araucania, Juniper Moon Farm, Manos del Uruguay, Mirasol, Scheepjes and Schoppel, plus Welsh brands such as Nellie and Eve. Also in stock are pattern books, blocking tools and notions, and Addi and KnitPro needles. Now reopened, and also taking online orders via www.smallscrafts.co.uk. www.nvwools.com

01639 720774

The Wool Croft

14 Nevill Street, Abergavenny NP7 5AD This gem of a yarn store stocks Rowan, Cambrian Mountains Wool, West Yorkshire Spinners, Katia, and Adriafil, along with books, patterns and embroidery supplies. Now reopened, and also taking online orders via bit.ly/woolcroftshop. www.thewoolcroft.co.uk

01873 851551

Deb’s Wool Shop

99 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo SA19 6HA Keen knitters will love the choice of yarns in stock, which include West Yorkshire Spinners, King Cole, Juniper Moon Farm, Ella Rae, and Manos del Uruguay. There’s also a good range of patterns, books and KnitPro needles. Open for online orders. www.debswoolshop.com

01558 328493

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