YARN COMMUNITY
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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 campaignKnit Together!
W
ith the longer
days and lighter
evenings
starting to form, we’re in
the mood for some
yarnspiration! Enjoy our
selection of fab knitting
shops in Berkshire, which you can shop
from in the comfort of your own home. We
have a round up of the best virtual classes
coming this year, our top London yarn
shops, and we chat to business, Miju Wools
on page 79. Cast on for charity on page 80
with MHA’s brilliant blanket project, and a
knit a pretty heart keyring pattern –
perfect for gifting and donating to charity.
Plus, we bring you the latest from mental
health charity, Mind, on page 81 and chat
to Rachel from independent retailer, Skein
Queen, to find out about her upcoming
projects for this year. Don’t forget, if you
have any charity or community news,
please drop us a line, remembering to
send in photos of all your events and knits
too. We can’t wait to hear from you!TO US AT Knit Together, Simply Knitting
magazine, Immediate Media, Eagle House,
Bristol BS1 4ST.
EMAIL US AT [email protected]SAY HELLO!
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
onourstreets.co.uk or follow the Instagram
account @keepyarnonourstreets.EditorThis beautiful county in the
South East is graced with glorious
countryside and a bustling centre...YARN FE ST
Currently online only
The Old Telephone Exchange, Long Lane,
Hermitage RG18 9Q
This bricks and mortar yarn shop offers an online
shopping service. You will find plenty of lovely
yarns, kits and accessories at Yarn Fest. Plus,
keep your eyes peeled for upcoming courses
that might be held in store later this year.
For more visit http://www.yarnfest.co.uk. You can
email [email protected], or call 01635
201660THE BARN YARN
Store currently closed but online and
postal orders running
Moss End Garden Village, Maidenhead Road,
Warfield, Bracknell RG42 6EJ
This local yarn shop is packed with a plethora of
yarn from brands like BDF, Scheepjes, TOFT and
Stylecraft so perfect for topping up your project
bag with fab needles and notions. Plus, if you’re
searching for a perfect present, then their range
of kits and yarn bundles are just the ticket.
For more visit http://www.thebarnyarn.co.uk or call
07767 476261PURLESCENCE
Currently online only
4, Fir Tree Farm, Oxford Road, Chieveley,
Newbury RG20 8RD
A popular local store, with a range of patterns,
books, knitting storage and a handy online
shopping service. You can also purchase
Purlescence gift vouchers, which would make a
welcome surprise to any fellow crafty friend.
For more visit http://www.purlescence.co.uk, or call
01635 243440SKEIN QUEEN
Currently online only
This independent yarn dyer, has a fabulous
online shop full of glorious squishy skeins of
their very own hand-dyed yarn. Their dye studio
is located in Berkshire, and the team pride
themselves on offering quality yarns in inspiring
colourways. You can also sign up to the Queen’s
Surprise Sock Club!
For more visit http://www.skeinqueenyarns.co.uk.All the retailers above offer online services,
so you can relax and enjoy these stores
from home if you prefer! We do advise
checking with individual stores for updates
on their hours and services.A knitter’s guidE to...
I f y o u ’r e t h i n k i n g o f k n i t t i n g p r o j e c t s f o r c h a r i t y, o r t o
sell, please refer to our information on page 97.