As we cautiously emerge from the di culties of the past couple of years, many of us are looking to get back into our favourite social activities and outdoor pursuits. For crafters, that could be discovering or re-visiting your local yarn shop. Chances are, there’s one not too far from you that’ll gladly welcome you with a big smile, advice for your latest project, oodles of tantalising yarn and plenty more besides to treat yourself with. We’ve brought you this updated guide to the best yarn shops in the UK and Ireland, supported by UK HK, so that you can seek out your nearest store and see what they have to o er. So wherever you happen to be this summer, get involved in a little yarn shop exploration!