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Peer Gynt
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A versatile double knit, Peer Gynt is made from 100% Norwegian wool which is both soft and comfortable. The original and oldest yarn from Sandnes Garn, it has been on the market since 1938. Especia...
Silk Mohair
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A beautiful, soft and shiny yarn with a light and fluffy structure. Isager have created a versatile colour pallet that ranges from subtle naturals through to striking, bold shades. Used primarily w...
Fritidsgarn
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This chunky, 100% Norwegian wool is lovely to knit with but can also be felted. An excellent 'learn to knit' yarn too.
Felted Tweed
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Ask any Rowan fan for their favourite yarn and there's a good chance it'll be Felted Tweed. Spun in a light DK weight, with a beautiful tweed effect and an amazing 50+ colours to choose from, it's ...
Embroidery On Knits
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Judit Gummlich's Embroidery on Knits is an in-depth guide to contemporary stitching with and on wool, explaining every step of the process.
Transform your knits with a handful of simple embroidery ...
Laine Issue 18
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Laine 18, called Weekend Getaway — they take time to relax in a little cottage by the forest. The versatile and comfortable knits are suited for both indoors and outdoors, and they are the perfect ...
The Mending Directory
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Clothing repair through visible mending is a movement that now has hundreds and thousands of followers, and Erin Eggenburg is one of the leading proponents.
Through her beautiful stitch designs, Er...
Wallace & Gromit: Cracking Crochet
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Take up your hook and with the expert guidance of crochet and amigurumi expert Sarah-Jane Hicks, recreate the wonderful world of Aardman Animations' beloved twosome, Wallace & Gromit!
Taking i...
Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest
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Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest is a knitted walk through the forest and the seasons. With a keen eye for the innate wonders of the natural world, Lotta H. Löthgren combines knitwear...
Crochet Anthology
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After ten years of publishing knit-focussed collections with just a sprinkling of crochet, Pom Pom thought it was about time to leaned into this often less-celebrated craft and released a special a...
Making Memories
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Making Memories: Timeless Knits for Children is a unique collection that offers knitted wear for newborns to 10-year-olds. This book is like no other, with classic knitwear designs and stunning pho...
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Mouche and Friends
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Mouche & Friends: Seamless Toys to Knit and Love is a delightful collection of 12 knitted toy animals, plus their garments and accessories. Cinthia Vallet’s toy-making process is unique and tot...
52 Weeks of Socks Vol II
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52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II offers even more inspiration for all sock enthusiasts. It is a colourful and abundant collection of patterns from a diverse group of international designers. Using a var...
Neons & Neutrals
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Neons & Neutrals: A Knitwear Collection Curated by Aimée Gille of La Bien Aimée includes 16 patterns from 16 talented designers. It is an eclectic collection of patterns that invites crafters t...
Pure Silk
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A luxurious raw silk yarn with a tender touch and remarkable thermo-regulating properties. This superior quality yarn is spun exclusively from bourette silk fibers, which are sustainably harvested ...
Summerlite DK
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With a generous colour range, this is a classic DK yarn that's perfect for spring and summer projects. The modern matte finish creates an extra-soft feel, while the multi-plied spin gives Summerlit...
Summerlite 4-ply
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Summerlite 4ply is made using 100% of the finest cotton resulting in a beautifully soft, matt yarn, which boasts a wonderful, summery tonal colour palette. This yarn is a perfect choice for spring ...
Hør Organic Linen
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Hør is 100% organic and good alternative for those who cannot tolerate wool. It can be knitted alone with one, two or more threads, or it can be knitted together with the other yarn qualities.
The...
4 Projects Summer Slipovers
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Stay cool in the summer with these stylish and versatile slipover knits from Quail Studio. In soft, neutral colors, these layering pieces can be easily mixed and matched with your favorite wardrobe...
Handknit Cotton
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An easy care 100% cotton yarn with a soft feel, Handknit Cotton is a classic all rounder. It's perfect for every season knitting and its excellent stitch definition makes it a winning choice for te...
4 Projects Summer Accessories
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Add a stylish touch to your summer wardrobe with this collection from Quail Studio and Martin Storey! The pieces are made with Creative Linen and designed to be easily accessible with their neutral...
Cotton Cashmere
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Combining spectacular stitch definition with a soft feel, Cotton Cashmere is a modern classic. A rich blend of 85% cotton and 15% cashmere and available in soft tonal shades, it's the perfect yarn ...
4 Projects Cotton Cashmere Two
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The 4 Projects Cotton Cashmere Two features four key pieces, creating an effortless, relaxed look. Crafted from Cotton Cashmere, the collection includes a sweater, slipovers and a shawl, providing ...
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Mode at Rowan Collection 6
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Creative Linen
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With a crisp look but a soft feel, Creative Linen is a winner for spring and summer knits. Great stitch definition means that lace or texture patterns really shine in this yarn, which comes in a fr...
Finding Our Purpose

Rinsless Wool Wash
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SOAK is the essential solution for cleaning, reviving, and protecting your cherished garments and creations. Designed to perfection, Soak is a effortlessly cleans and revitalizes your favourite ite...
Recycled Cotton Buttons
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Beautiful buttons to add the finishing touch to your garments whilst being an eco freindly choice.
These stylish buttons are make of at least 70% recycled cotton with the remainder being a matt res...
Bulb Pins
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Simple but infinitely useful. Great as stitch markers. Like safety pins but with a wide bowl at the bottom
4 colours and plenty in one box to keep you going!
21mm long, Approximately 100 per box.
Twill and Print Row Counter Large
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Never loose your place again with these gorgeous row counters. They have two pins on the bag so you can pin it to your project bag. Sturdy, metal construction and stunning designs mean these are a ...
Twill and Print Row Counter Small
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Keep track of things with these beautiful row counters. These can also clip straight onto your work to use as markers. Sturdy metal construction and fabulous designs.
Fine Work Gold Scissors
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Perfect gold snips engraved with 'M'.
These are suitable for having next to your project for snipping threads and those delicate details. High quality and pretty too!
Full size 9cm / 3.5", blade si...
Wool Needle Set
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KnitPro colourful aluminium wool needles.
Soft plastic loops at the end make for easy threading and the smooth aluminium finish make them perfect for finishing or repairing your creations.
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Luxury Socks
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Made from 100% British Bluefaced Leicester, these thick and luxurious socks are irresistibly soft under foot and super warm.
With their high quality stitching and balanced composition, they are har...
Baby Bow Scissors
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Just perfect at 6.75cm - nearly 3"
Best for snipping threads rather than cutting cloth.
Hand finished in smooth black with a monogrammed M for Merchant & Mills. Sharp as an arrow and serious...
Tapestry Needles
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Pack of four plastic tapestry needles, perfect for sewing up your projects or weaving in ends. They have a large eye and a blunt tip. This pack included 4 needles; 2x large and 2x small.
Black Wool Needles size 16
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The Pony Black range of hand sewing needles have a black non-reflective surface with a white eye and are Nickel free.
This pack includes: 2x wool needles at size 16, One with a blunt and one with ...
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Metal Sewing Gauge
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A high quality metal gauge with sliding pointer for edging work, stitch gauging or for achieving hem/seam consistency.
A great time saving device that can also be used to covert metric to imperial ...
Rapid Repair Sewing Kit
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First Aid for Clothes! In a beautiful etched silver tin.
Contents: Black thread bobbin, white thread bobbin, needles in glass tube, pins, safety pins (varied x 3), shirt buttons, paper tape measure...
Bespoke Tape Measure
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A traditional black & white tailor’s tape measure in metric and imperial with metal tips.
Flexible material with high contrast numbering makes it a joy to use.
Length: 150cm/60 inches.
Sock Blocker
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Shape and dry your hand knitted socks with these colourful blockers.
Made of robust anodised aluminium, these blockers will be sure to put the finishing touch to those labour-of-love socks.
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Hide & Hammer #03 Roll Top Bag
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This canvas and leather knitting bag that is the perfect combination of form and function. Easy to use and maintain this back features internal pockets large enough for sweater projects but not so ...
Aluminium Cable Needles (6mm & 8mm)
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Good for heavier weight yarns, these thicker set of two cable needles have a bent centre to hold stitches securely while knitting cables. Well made from aluminium with a smooth finish and a well pr...
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Aluminium Cable Needles (2.5mm & 4mm)
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Set of two Aluminium cable needles with a bent centre to hold stitches securely while knitting cables. Colour coded with a smooth finish and a well proportioned taper.
Sizes included:2.5 mm4.0 mm
Enamel Pins
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Sophisticated yet fun designs and high quality construction make these enamelled pins a great way to jazz up you project bag or backpack.
Tailor’s Thimble
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Solid brass tailor's thimble with a hole at the top.
This British engineered thimble has an open top for tactile fabric control. It protects your finger without affecting dexterity. Lacquered to pr...
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