Out & about!
Take a trip with us around the UK and discover some of the best and quirkiest yarn shops to visit, each one packed with knit-spiration
A KNITTER’S GUIDE TO... Northamptonshire
Home to Silverstone race circuit and Althorp House – the stately home of the Spencer family – there is plenty to explore in this Midlands county
JOOLS WOOLS AND FABRICS
Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm
27 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5JT
Jools Wools and Fabrics is a family business based in Finedon, a historic town where you can come and browse. Choose from brands such as Stylecraft, King Cole, Sirdar and Rico and get expert advice from owner Julie Busby.
01933 680119, www.joolswoolsandfabrics.co.uk
GET KNITTING
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
78 Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton NN2 7HH
This is a family run business, staffed by keen knitters who are always on hand to offer expert advice on your next purchase. Browse yarns such as Debbie Bliss, Noro, Sirdar, WYS and Adriafil, KnitPro needles, loads of knitting patterns, accessories and much more.
01604 716768, www.yarnshopnorthampton.co.uk
MILLERS YARNS AND CRAFTS
Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am-4pm
46 High Street, Higham Ferrers NN10 8BL
This lovely local store has a wide range of yarns from Sirdar and Stylecraft to Cygnet and King Cole. Browse their crafts books and haberdashery, and if you’re there from September, their popular Knit and Natter lunches are coming back! Contact them for details as you need to book in advance.
01933 311392, www.millersyarnsandcrafts.co.uk
SCOTCH LODGE FARM SHOP
Monday to Sunday 10am-4pm
Scotch Lodge Farm, Mears Ashby Road, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0HQ
This, as the name suggests, is a store situated on a working farm in the countryside of Earls Barton, near Northampton. Not only can you browse their range of yarns and knitting accessories, you can stock up on delicious local produce too!
01604 810910, www.scotchlodgefarm.co.uk
We yarn shops with cake!
Yarn and a slice of cake – it’s the recipe for a perfect day out! Need we say more…?
The Yarn Cake
201 Crow Road, Glasgow G11 7PD
Stocking all your favourite brands as well as local hand-dyed yarns, pop in for cake
