Shop Local This Autumn!

The UK has no shortage of fabulous independent yarn shops, including these incredible small businesses! Keep reading to find out more about some of this year’s Best Local Independent Retailer nominees in the British Knitting and Crochet awards!

Rosemary’s Wool Shop

The shop is bursting at the seams with something for all types of knitters and crocheters! From Stylecraft Special DK to luxury hand-dyed and lots and lots in between, plus all the tools to go with them from Pony, KnitPro and Lykke, not to mention Emma Ball tins and bags. Visit the website here
Birmingham House, 22 Sgwar Alban, Aberaeron, SA46 0AH

Wool n Stuff

Wool n Stuff is a large city centre yarn shop in Wakefield stocking a huge range of yarn from King Cole, Stylecraft, West Yorkshire Spinners, Rico and Scheepjes, as well as patterns, needles, bags and pretty much anything else you can think of. Can’t make it to the shop? They are online as well!
46 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TQ

Ewe and Ply

Visit Ewe & Ply and discover the wonder of your local yarn shop. They have a splendid array of yarns (including Shropshire Ply spun from local fleeces), notions, and books. To help you along, they have their workshops, Project Disaster Management Service and Set Aside system. Visit instore or online!
11, English Walls, Oswestry, SY11 2PA

Seeded

Love the autumn months? At Seeded, they are creating pumpkins, headbands, hats and blankets in preparation for the colder season. Their go-to yarns are Bernat Velvet, Wendy Super Chunky and Sirdar Adventure for colour, texture and stitch definition, all available in store and online!
5 Clarendon Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 2DU

The Lost Sheep Wool Shop

The Lost Sheep Wool Shop is a family run business set in the heart of the Norfolk Broads stocking a wide variety of fabulous yarns from floor to ceiling, thousands of knitting patterns for knitting and crochet, and a huge range of knitting and crochet sundries.
1, Bell Vue, Main Road, Rollesby, Great Yarmouth, NR295EG

Cloth of Gold & Haberdashery

Nominated as the Best Independent Knitting and Crochet Shop in the South West, visit Cloth of Gold & Haberdashery in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. As we head towards knitting season with autumn and winter approaching, they are a one stop shop for all your knitting, crochet and sewing needs under one roof or via the website.
126 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU

Knit Happens

This Autumn, Knit Happens celebrates its 2nd anniversary. Packed with gorgeous chunky yarns from many big brands, your perfect autumnal project is waiting to be found. Plus, with a large upstairs workshop and natter area, Knit Happens is the perfect place to socialise, meet new friends and learn new crafts too!
Unit 2 Travail Business Park, Normandy Way, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1EU

The Yarn Dispensary

The Yarn Dispensary is proud to present Love Local: a two day pop-up event with 10 local vendors. Meet Lettice the prize-winning Wensleydale from their very own local flock and try your hand at spinning. Vendors include weavers, dyers, silversmiths, designers and project bag makers.
6 Market Place, Faversham, ME13 7AG

Loza Wool

Loza Wool is a family-owned business in Dublin and just the friendliest yarn shop you’ll ever find. They stock yarns from Sirdar, Stylecraft, Rico, Adriafil and Drops along with a wide range of haberdashery and patterns. You can also browse the website for super quick delivery.
Unit 3, Ace Enterprise Park, Bawnogue Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

Nairn Wool Shop

Nairn Wool Shop is a family run shop, which supply yarns, local wool, haberdashery and fabric. They run Knit n Knatter groups and also give advice and workshops and open 6 days a week. Marie and Adam have knowledge of various crafts from knitting, crochet, sewing and needle felting.
6 Falconers Ln, Nairn, IV12 4DS

Yarn Etc

Yarn Etc, Harrogate’s Highly Commended Local Yarn Shop, is bright and welcoming. With a wide selection of yarns, including their own brand The Harrogate Yarn Co, they stock Malabrigo, Scheepjes, Stylecraft, King Cole, BC Garn, Schoppel & more! It’s a yarn lovers delight! They also run Workshops in all things yarny.
17 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SR

Mullans Fashions

Mullans is a family business spanning 50 years, based in the tourist seaside town of Portstewart. Stocking Stylecraft, King Cole, James C Brett, Rico and haberdashery along with ladies’ fashions and babywear, they also carry lots of knitting and crochet kit packs, ideal for gifts or to treat yourself. Postal service is also available as is their KNITWITS group meets weekly.
47 The Promenade, Portstewart, BT55 7AE