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THE GRAND
TOUR
HIT THE ROAD THIS SPRING WITH OUR
CRAFTY GUIDE TO THE UK!
B
ritain has so much to ofer the travelling knitter, from historic mills
and museums to modern, boutique shops that can provide your
latest yarn ix. At Let’s Knit, we’re passionate about bricks-and-
mortar yarn stores (in fact, we love everything about them) so here are a few
must-visit destinations to add to your road trip itinerary this spring.
A YARN
STORY,
BATH
Find luxury and
artisan yarns to
boost your stash at
this inspiring boutique
store. Discover brands
such as Brooklyn Tweed and
Hedgehog Fibres, plus check out the great range of workshops
covering techniques from colourwork to crochet. Visit 128
Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BG, go online at ayarnstory.co.uk or
call 01225 429239.EWE FELTY THING, LLANDUDNO
This boutique store has the largest range of hand-dyed yarns from
British and Irish artisans outside of a ibre festival! You’ll ind
patterns and accessories too, as well as crochet cottons and
other crafty supplies. There are knit and crochet alongs every
month, and if you can’t make it to the shop, you can join in on
Facebook. Visit 22 Madoc Street, Llandudno, LL30 2TL, call
01492 878510 or go to ewefeltything.co.ukLOVE WOOL,
PORTADOWN
Voted Ireland’s Best Yarn Shop in
2018’s British Knitting & Crochet
Awards, this store invites you to
indulge your passion for yarn with
goodies from an eclectic mix of
brands. Workshops include
beginner crochet, spinning, dyeing,
advanced knitting and more. Visit
16 Church Street, Portadown, BT62
3LN, call 07927 764416, follow
@lovewoolni on instagram and
Facebook or go to lovewool.co.ukV&A DUNDEE
This eye-catching building is
home to inspiring
collections celebrating
Scotland’s strong design
heritage. The free-to-visit
attraction includes
fashion, textiles, ceramics,
furniture, technology and
more. vam.ac.uk/dundeeCHECK THIS OUT!
CraftCourses.com lists thousands of creative
workshops all over the UK. Browse classes in
knitting and crochet, as well as sewing, patchwork
and more. Just enter your postcode to find
workshops nearby or buy a gift voucher which can
be redeemed against any course.Discover the history
of the Welsh woollen
industry at the
National Wool
Museum in Llandysul.
museum.wales/woolLearn about Ulster’s
textile heritage at the
Irish Linen Centre &
Lisburn Museum.
lisburnmuseum.comAll our featured stores are taking part
in our Yarn Shop Day celebrations on
Saturday 27th April. Look out for
exclusive patterns, as well as possible
discounts, prizes and maybe even a
cake or two! Turn to page 87 to see
more of our participating stores or visit
letsknit.co.uk/yarnshopday