YARN COMMUNITY
Knit Together! Welcome to our community section where we take a closer look at what’s going on knitwise near you! In association with the Keep Yarn on our Streets campaign
s I write this it’s actually cold and rainy outside – a typical British summer! Hopefully by the time you read it the weather will have perked up and you’ll be enjoying some knitting in the sunshine. If you do have a chance to head out in search of blue skies, then try to take in your local yarn shop – they’ll definitely appreciate it! This issue we’ve rounded up a selection of stores in Cumbria, as well as chatting to Ewe & Yarn in Yorkshire, and Ginger Twist Studio in Edinburgh. We’ve also chatted to the Nightingale Country Crafts group in Aylesbury, and learned more about the work of the RNLI. If you’re in the mood for some charity knitting of your own, check out our pattern for some colourful bangles. Please do tell us about any shop, club or charity recommendations you may have, and remember to send in your community stories and charity knit pics. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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Cumbria Known for the beautiful Lake District, this pretty county also has some lovely local yarn stores… LOOPY Contact store for ordering information 51 Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7LT Overflowing with colourful yarns from brands such as West Yorkshire Spinners, Baa Ram Ewe, Rowan, Sirdar and Wendy, this independent shop in the heart of Ulverston is a treat for any knitter. For more visit www.loopywool.co.uk
THE WOOL CLIP
creative atmosphere for customers. They stock yarns from King Cole, Stylecraft, Sirdar and more, as well as needles, accessories and kits. For more visit www.woolsty-crafts.co.uk, email info@woolsty-crafts.co.uk or call 01697 342470
CUMBRIA SEWING & CRAFT CENTRE 45 Crellin Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1DS Packed with goodies for everyone from cross stitchers to dressmakers to – of course – knitters, the Centre has a great selection of Sirdar yarns. For more visit www.cumbriasewing.co.uk
Online store Priests Mill, Caldbeck, Cumbria CA7 8DR This co-operative was formed in 2001 and is run by local wool workers. The local yarns and fibres include a gorgeous selection of natural wools plus hand-dyed skeins from Wild Wood Wool. For more visit www.woolclip.com
WOOLSTY CRAFTS Contact store for telephone ordering 19 High Street, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 9NJ Run by owner Sandra and her mum Margaret, Woolsty Crafts aims to provide a relaxed and
HERDY Online store 13-15 Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4BH Visit one of Herdy’s four stores (the others are in Keswick, Grasmere and Bowness-onWindermere) to check out their adorable range of sheepy treats, from mugs and umbrellas to sweet stitch markers and chunky pure wool yarn. For more visit www.herdy.co.uk
For more great days out visit www.cumbriatourism.org
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SAY HELLO! SEND PHOTOS OF YOUR CHARITY KNITS TO US AT Knit Together, Simply Knitting magazine, Immediate Media, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST. EMAIL US AT simplyknitting@immediate.co.uk
“It’s a campaign to bring together yarn shops across the UK. Yarn shops are such a great resource, with workshops, socials and more and we want to shout about it!” says founder Louisa Sheward. Find out more by visiting www.keepyarn onourstreets.co.uk or follow the Instagram account @keepyarnonourstreets.
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