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Skeins & Bobbins
Who’sincharge?MoragArchibald,owner.
Where can we find you? High Street, Kinross – a few miles north of Edinburgh.
When did your doors first open? 1 April 2015.
What is your shop like? Customers often describe Skeins & Bobbins like a sweetie
shop – it’s full of colour, texture and choice! A warm welcome is always guaranteed.
Popular products? We sell yarns and wools to suit all pockets and preferences, from
acrylic to alpaca and all sorts of di erent, wonderful mixed blends.
Who shops at your shop? We have customers who come from far and wide because of
the wide choice of yarn that we o er. Our locals really love having a yarn shop in town too!
Top shopping tip? Take time to really feel the yarn and look at the selection of colours.
If you’re not sure, just ask – we’re here to help with your knitting queries!
Skeins & Bobbins, 120 High Street, Kinross, Scotland KY13 8DA
For more information visit @Skeins&Bobbins on Facebook, or call 01577 208107
Skeins & Bobbins is a
popular colourful shop with
a vibrant and friendly vibe
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Every month we explore one of our favourite UK yarn shops!
Peak District Yarns
Commercial Road, Tideswell, Buxton SK17 8NU
Stocking a range of yarns inspired by the
stunning surroundings of the Peak District, you
will be spoilt for choice in this delightful shop.
Yarns are hand-dyed in the studio. For more visit
http://www.peakdistrictyarns.co.uk
Sew-In, Buxton
1 Spring Gardens, Buxton SK17 6BJ
Sew-In is a local shop in the Buxton area that
is popular with local customers, thanks to its
fabulous selection of hand-knitting yarns, with
brands such as BDF, Debbie Bliss and Sirdar
available. Visit http://www.peakdistrictyarns.co.uk.
Wye Wool
11 Water Street, Bakewell DE45 1EW
Wye Wool isn’t short on great reviews online.
So if you’re in the Peak District be sure to visit!
This small shop is run by Lynda, and stocks an
amazing selection of knitting patterns and yarn.
For more visit http://www.wyewool.uk.
Celebrate a perfect spring break with
these LYS’s near the Peak District!
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