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Made & Worn In-store Now!

We’re one of a select number of yarn shops to partner with the revolutionary Made & Worn to bring you a brand new, incredibly satisfying

Wool Super Sale

May is a fantastic month to be a knitter, crocheter or even just a yarn-hoarder as for the whole of the month you get a

British Knitting and Crochet Awards

It’s nomination time again in the British Knitting and Crochet Awards. These annual awards, organised by Let’s Knit and Let’s Get Crafting magazines are recognised

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Crochet for your Valentine

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and love is in the air. This is the perfect excuse to enter the lovely world of Ricorumi

Clock-Eaters Lace Day

On Saturday, I was invited to take the Wool Zone road show to the Clock-Eaters Lace and Craft Day at Skillington, near Grantham in Lincolnshire.

On with the old…..

there is an old superstition amongst Gansey knitters that if a Gansey is not finished by midnight on 31 December it needs to be unravelled

Knitting with Yarn Cakes

Yarn cakes are everywhere these days and are a great way to see all the colours in a variegated yarn – with balls wound in

The Wool Wagon Rides Out

I love meeting the lovely customers who come to my wool shop but appreciate that people can sometimes struggle to get to the shop for one

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Knit on with confidence and hope..

‘May you live in interesting times’ is supposed to be an English translation of an ancient Chinese curse and it’s certainly ringing true at the

Counting down to Christmas

I’ve loved Advent Calendars ever since I was a child. In the early days, each door opened to reveal a little picture on a Christmas-related theme.

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Laine Issue 25: Yarn Suggestions

This issue includes twelve light and relaxed summer garments and accessories, perfect for the warmer months. The knits are worked in a variety of yarns

An amazing blanket repair

This time last year a visitor came into the shop to ask if I knew anyone who could repair a crocheted blanket. It belonged to

LeicestersInstaYarnShow

Covid 19 has resulted in the cancellation of so many yarn shows this year but the magic of technology has enabled organisers to put on