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In association with the Keep Yarn on our Streets campaignKnit Together!
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WHAT IS THE ‘KEEP YARN ON OUR
STREETS’ CAMPAIGN?
“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 http://www.keepyarn
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THE KNITTING PIN
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
and Saturday, 9am-4pm
165 Albert Street, Dundee DD4 6PX
With its friendly sta , who are on hand to answer any
questions, this brilliant shop is child-friendly, making
it ideal if you have to bring your whole family out with
you. The shop stocks an impressive selection of yarns
and other products at reasonable prices.
For more information call 01382 458008, or visit
The Knitting Pin on Facebook.FLUPH
Thursday, 11am-5pm; Friday, 11am-6pm and
Saturday, 11am-5pm
164 Blackness Road, Dundee DD1 5PQ
Only 20 minutes walk from the city centre, Fluph
stocks its own Rusty Ferret yarn and a wide selection
of special types of hand-dyed yarns. Their knit night
is held every Tuesday from 6-8pm.
Visit http://www.fluph.co.uk or alternatively email
[email protected].BETTY’S WOOLCRAFT
Monday to Saturday, 9:30am-5pm
The Keiller Shopping Centre, 88 Commercial
Street, Dundee DD1 2AP
If you’re a fan of King Cole yarn, then this place is a
treasure chest! Betty’s WoolCraft shop also has a
fantastic selection of 4ply, chunky and DK yarns and
knitting patterns for both adults and children.
Call 01382 202776 for more information.EWEFEST 2019
16 and 17 August
Slessor Gardens, Dundee DD1 1AR
Held next to the prestigious V&A exhibit centre,
EWEfest is set to be a popular event, packed with
a fantastic selection of wonderful exhibitors.
Email [email protected] or visit http://www.ewe.scot
for more information. Updates are posted on
Facebook at EWEfest 2019.THE SEWING STATION
Monday to Wednesday, 10am-4:30pm and
Friday to Saturday, 10am-4:30pm
110 Gray Street, Dundee City DD5 2DN
This fabric shop stocks a secret selection of yarn
and patterns. It’s an Aladdin’s cave of brilliant
accessories and great bargains.
For more information call 01382 732734 or
visit Sewing Station Broughty Ferry Facebook.CREATIVE CREATURES
Open Wednesday to Friday, 12-4:30pm
93 Perth Road, Dundee, Angus DD1 4HZ
This handy shop stocks haberdashery and wool
essentials, including yarn, knitting needles and
great patterns, as well as an ample selection of
yarns from King Cole, Patons and Alpaca UK.
For more information call 07722 708599.For more events, attractions and
information please visit http://www.dundee.com,
and discover all about this beautiful city.