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South East
Avicraft Wool Unit 2, 15 Chatterton Road, Bromley, Kent BR2 9QW 020 8290 1238 www.avicraftwool.comAvicraft Wool stock big names yarn brands, along with KnitPro Zing needles and Waves hooks and a wide range of haberdashery. They plan to host crafting groups in the garden, weather permitting.
Banbury Sewing Centre Limited 57 Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5NB www.banburysewingcentre.co.ukEstablished for over 40 years, Banbury Sewing Centre is at the heart of Banbury Old Town. The knowledgeable, friendly sta are happy to show customers how to start their projects and provide hands-on assistance.
Beaker Button Studio 11, Fairground Craft Centre, Weyhill, Hampshire SP11 0QN 01264 748070 www.beakerbutton.co.ukBeaker Button is an artisan wool shop providing beautiful yarns, bres and tools, and an extensive range of Dorset button kits, books, threads, rings and more. Jen teaches a wide variety of textile workshops, both one-to-one and for groups, including online for those who can’t visit the shop in person.
A Crafty Needle Limited 134 High Street, West Wickham, Kent BR4 0LZ 020 8777 2117 www.acraftyneedle.comA ‘traditional’ wool shop with added extras of fabric and haberdashery items, run by a mother and daughter team who have an extensive knowledge of knitting, crochet and patchworking between them. They encourage everyone to seek out help when they are stuck with their project.
Damaris Crafts Yarns & Fabrics 64 Bishopswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire RG26 4HD 0118 9819627 Damaris Crafts Yarns & Fabrics is a friendly little shop owned by two local friends, Carmen and Bex, which stocks yarns, fabrics, ribbons, buttons and much more. Lessons and workshops are available, as well as ample free parking right outside the shop.
Dover Knit and Stitch Unit 6, Charlton Centre, High Street, Dover, Kent CT16 2NQ 01304 208491 Dover Knit and Stitch are a small independent shop who stock yarns along with a selection of fabrics and a fairly large haberdashery section. They o er crochet classes and between the team can o er help on most aspects of knitting, crochet, quilting and sewing.
Ida’s House 27 High Street, Caterham, Surrey CR3 5LB 01883 345220 www.idashouse.co.ukIda’s House is a perfect stop for those on their way to Chartwell, Leeds Castle or Gatwick. They stock a selection of pretty indie-dyed yarns from Bilum, Colliston Yarns and River Knits and sustainable yarn. They are happy to measure you and advise on the best size to knit to ensure you get your preferred t.
Knit Knacks 11 Sandown Road, Lake, Isle of Wight PO36 9JL 01983 716890 Facebook: knitknacksiow Knit Knacks have all 100 colours in Stylecraft Special DK and all 50 colours in Special Chunky – the only shop on the Isle of Wight to do so! They host stitch and bitch, crochet, cross stitch and tapestry groups, and there is always someone to help with any project.
Pins and Needles Headley Road, Grayshott, Surrey GU26 6LG 01428 608817 www.pinsandneedlesgrayshott.co.ukPins and Needles is a fabric and yarn boutique for the modern maker. You will nd wonderful yarns for the discerning knitter and crocheter, alongside a large pattern and haberdashery range. Their carefully curated yarn selection is all used by the Pins and Needles team.
Sussex Crafts 130 South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4LT 01444 455611 www.sussex-crafts.co.ukSussex Crafts are a small, friendly business established for over 20 years, who o er yarns and patterns as well as other haberdashery items. They hold regular knit, crochet and natter sessions as well as other craft classes.
Swanstitch 82-84 High Street, Deal, Kent CT14 6EG 01304 366915 Fabulous, independent yarn, needlework, haberdashery shop in the gorgeous seaside town of Deal. Swanstitch also stock lovely goods by local makers.
TJ Crafts 4A Chesterton Place, Chester Road, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 2RU 0330 229 2401 www.tjcrafts.comTJ Crafts is Newquay’s one-stop shop for knitting, sewing and haberdashery. With a wide range of leading brands, their team are always on hand to help guide and support you with advice on projects. They o er a yarn and knitting subscription service – please ask!
Unravel & Unwind C.I.C 57 Green Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 1AE 01634 581001 shop.unravelandunwind.co.ukUnravel & Unwind is not just a shop, it’s a community hub. They like to give customers an experience, time to browse, ask questions and socialise. On o er are craft and chat sessions, and classes. Shop owner Faye Lamb is a crochet designer and is often on hand to help. There is late night opening two evenings a week.
Wool Tree 158 Plymstock Road, Oreston, Plymouth, Devon P19 7LH 01752 491059 www.wooltree.co.ukWool Tree stock many big and small brands, run by a team who are passionate about knitting and crochet and host regular workshops. The owner is a left-handed crochet teacher and other tutors come in to teach too. Read more about Wool Tree in our feature on page 30.
LONDON
Knit Knack Shack Shed 7, Blue House Yard, Wood Green, London N22 7TB 07306 167221 www.knitknackshack.co.ukSet in a cluster of boutique shops, and a stone’s throw from Alexandra Palace, is Knit Knack Shack. They o er a range of beautiful yarns from hand-dyed Merino to vegan yarn to silk-like mohair, as well as gift ideas and various notions. There are also classes and a knit and natter group outside (weather permitting).
Lily Rose T/A LR Wool & Haberdashery W.J Daniel, 132-138 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London W13 8QS 020 8567 8729 www.lrwool.comBased in the W.J Daniel store, Lily Rose Wool is the only yarn shop in West London. It’s run by friendly and compassionate people who love customers to take their time and look around. They run classes and want it to be a little community space, where people can come to sit and share ideas and even have a cup of tea.