Our pick of best wool and yarn shops across the UK
When it comes to finding the perfect yarn for your next knitting project, there is no shortage of online craft stores you can peruse to get your supplies delivered directly to your door. But there is something about visiting an actual wool and yarn shop in person that makes the whole experience of starting a new project much more exciting.
Whether it's stepping through the door and being met with the bright colours of wall-to-wall balls of yarn or having the chance to go around and actually get your hands on skeins of yarn so you can feel the different textures, you can't beat a visit to your local yarn and wool shop for your knitting and crochet supplies.
Most shops will sell both wool and yarn – the difference between them being that yarn can be made from natural or synthetic fibres, will wool is made exclusively from animal fibres, most commonly sheep.
Not only is it a delight for your crafty fingertips, visiting a wool shop near you is a great way to exercise your brain too. After having to spend the majority of our crafting time couped up inside the past few years, venturing out to a local craft store is a great excuse to chat with like-minded individuals about your creative passion.
If you're stuck on a particularly tricky pattern or need help sourcing a particular type of wool, there are plenty of yarn and wool shop owners who would be more than happy to offer advice and help.
If you're looking to expand some of your knitting skills or want to try your hand at a new wool or yarn based craft such as tufting or felting, check in with your local yarn and wool shop to see if they are running any classes or workshops.
We've compiled a list of some of our favourite wool shops across the UK, broken down into different regions so you can easily answer the question – "Is there a yarn shop near me?" with a simple glance.
London
Central London
Wool shop near me: Pimlico
Name: Beautiful Knitters
Why you'll love it: The Beautiful Knitters wool shop is in the perfect central London location, less than 5 minute's walk from Pimlico underground station. Originally started as an online yarn and knitting community in 2016, the owners settled on London as their ideal spot to open a wool shop and showcase amazing yarns from across the UK and Europe.
Address:53 Moreton St, Pimlico, London SW1V 2NY
Opening hours: Wed-Fri 11:30am-5.30pm, Sat 11:30am-4pm
Website: https://beautifulknitters.co.uk/
North London
Wool shop near me: Islington
Name: Loop
Why you'll love it: Loop opened in London in 2005 with the aim of offering the best yarns available and as a place where knitters of all skill levels could come together to learn and get inspiration. They have a wide range of natural fibre and hand-dyed yarns from independent suppliers across the world, along with a great selection of patterns, books and haberdashery. Loop also holds amazing workshops and events throughout the year where beginners and seasoned knitters alike can learn new skills from experts.
Address: 15 Camden Passage, London N1 8EA
Opening hours: Wed-Sat 11:30am-5.30pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Website: https://loopknitting.com
East London
Wool shop near me: Hackney
Name: Wild and Woolly
Why you'll love it: Perfect for seasoned knitters and beginners alike, Wild and Woolly is a small independent wool shop located in Hackney that offers a stunning range of yarns, wools and haberdashery. They run weekly classes and events such as their Late Night Knitty Lock-In, where you can bring along your latest project and chat with other knitters over a drink and treat.
Address: 116 Lower Clapton Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0QX
Opening hours: Tues-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 10:30am-6pm
Website: https://www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk
Wool shop near me: Hackney
Name: Knit With Attitude
Why you'll love it: Knit With Attitude is an independent knitting shop based in Stoke Newington. They specialise in offering ethical and eco-friendly yarns along with a great selection of books, patterns and haberdashery for both knitting and crochet. Knit With Attitude also runs various knitting workshops, events and talks throughout the year, including things such as Sunday Surgery, where you can get help with projects you might be stuck on and 'Starter Series' courses, where you can learn a brand new skill.
Address: 127 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 0PH
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Website: https://knitwithattitude.com/
West London
Wool shop near me: Ealing
Name: Lily Rose Wool and Haberdashery
Why you'll love it: Lily Rose Wool and Haberdashery sits inside the furniture store, W J Daniel's Ealing. They offer a curated selection of supplies for knitting and crocheting from big brand names at great prices.
Address: 132 Uxbridge Rd, London W13 8QS
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 10:30am-4:30pm
Website: https://www.lrwool-haberdashery.com/
South London
Wool shop near me: Herne Hill
Name: Sharp Works Yarn
Why you'll love it: Located in the picturesque shopping lane outside the station, Sharp Works is Rowan Yarn flagship store. You can pick up all the latest releases by Rowan and if you're keen to brush up on your skill, they also offer a range of knitting and crochet classes.
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm
Website: https://sharpworks.co.uk/
North East
Wool shop near me: Northumberland
Name: Fine Fettle Fibres
Why you'll love it: This independent yarn shop based in Felton is run by the lovely Judith. She is committed to providing beautiful British and Fair Trade yarns to her customer and works hard to support farmers, yarn producers, dyers and spinners so that the traditional wool industry stay alive and appreciated.
As well as providing an amazing array of stunning wool and yarns both in-store and online, Judith also runs weekly knitting classes and workshops from the shop.
Address: Studio 6 Gallery 45, 45 Main St, Felton, Morpeth NE65 9PP
Opening hours: Wed-Sat 10am-4.30pm
Website: https://www.finefettlefibres.uk
North West
Wool shop near me: Cheshire
Name: Black Sheep Wools
Why you'll love it: Black Sheep Wools in Cheshire is run by a lovely team of expert staff and is (quite possibly) the largest dedicated knitting and stitching shop in the UK! Not only do they have a vastly extensive range of wools and yarns to suit your every need, but they also have an onsite tea shop and craft workshops. Various workshops are on offer throughout the year, run by professional tutors and knitting experts.
Address: Warehouse Studios, Glaziers Lane, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4AQ
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Website: https://www.blacksheepwools.com/
Wool shop near me: Blackpool
Name: Mrs Johnson's Emporium
Why you'll love it: The Johnsons family have been involved in the wool industry since 1981 and has occupied the same historic building since 1984. Their shop is filled to the brim with all manner of yarns and knitting notions and is a haven of delights for knitters, sewists, crocheters and crafters.
Address: 29 – 31 Bond Street, Blackpool, FY4 1BQ
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-3pm and first Sat of the month
Website: https://www.mrsjohnsonsemporium.co.uk/
Yorkshire
Wool shop near me: Yorkshire Dales
Name: Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop
Why you'll love it: If you're looking for locally sourced products, then you can't go far wrong with the wool on offer at Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop. All the wool in their store is breed-specific 100% pure Wensleydale yarn that has been worsted spun, dyed and finished locally in Yorkshire.
Address:2 Kelberdale Ct, Market Place, Leyburn DL8 5AW
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Website: https://www.wensleydalelongwool.co.uk
Wool shop near me: North Yorkshire
Name: Ripping Yarns
Why you'll love it: This award-winning (Highly Commended 2021 British Knitting and Crochet Awards) wool shop offers a curated selection of stunning yarns, patterns and tool to suit all your crafting needs. Run by sisters Angela and Sheila, who are more than happy to offer advice and guidance, this wool store has a brilliant selection of products as well as offering fun workshops where you can learn new skills and crafts.
Address: Terry Dicken Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9 7AE
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
Website: https://rippingyarns.co
Central England and Midlands
Wool shop near me: Lincoln
Name: That Little Wool Shop
Why you'll love it: That Little Wool Shop based in Walcott, Lincoln, offers a fab array of various wools, yarns and knitting notions. The friendly and knowledgeable team running the store are always happy to offer some expert advice and help to pick out the ideal wool for a project.
Address: 42 High St, Walcott, Lincoln LN4 3SN
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Website: https://thatlittlewoolshop.co.uk/
Wool shop near me: Shropshire
Name: Ewe and Ply
Why you'll love it: Yarn addicts Terri and Becca launched two Ewe and Ply shops to be a haven for fellow wool lovers. They stock a wide range of yarns and wools suitable for all kinds of projects and offer advice and guidance for anyone needing a hand with a knitting-related query.
Address: 27 The Parade, Shrewsbury SY1 1DL
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Website: https://eweandply.co.uk/
South East
Wool shop near me: Cotswolds
Name: The Fibreworks
Why you'll love it: The Fibreworks shop and studio is a lovely little spot catering to all things creative when it comes to wool. Offering a wide range of wools, yarns, fabrics and haberdashery, you'll be spoilt for choice. The upstairs studio is a great place to take part in a range of classes, including those aimed at beginners all the way up to master class workshops.
Address: 10a Middle Row, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 5NH
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Website: http://www.thefibreworks.co.uk/
Wool shop near me: Surrey
Name: Ida's House
Why you'll love it: This independent local knitting shop stocks a fantastic range of wools and yarns from both well known brands and indie hand-dyers. Run by Jayne, who is always happy to offer advice on a project, you can also take part in 1:1 knitting lessons as well as various classes and workshops throughout the year.
Address: 27 High St, Caterham CR3 5UE
Opening hours: Wed 10am-5pm
Website: https://idashouse.co.uk
Wool shop near me: Bognor Regis
Name: Unique Knit & Sew
Why you'll love it: A family business in the popular seaside town of Bognor, here you'll find yarns from all the major brands like Sirdar, Pantons and King Cole. You'll also find a huge range of patterns and knitting accessories.
Address: 48 London Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 1PU
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Website: https://uniqueknitandsew.co.uk/
South West
Wool shop near me: Somerset
Name: AlterKnit Universe
Why you'll love it: Run by the lovely Kim, the AlterKnit Universe shop opened in 2014 as an alternative shopping experience to big box craft stores. Everything in the shop is either natural, recycled, local or ethical and is a great place to visit for new knitting supplies, a chat with Kim or a sit down in their Soda Shop while planning your next project.
Address: 39 Main Road, Cleeve, North Somerset BS494NS
Opening hours: Thur-Sun 11am-5pm
Website: https://alterknituniverse.co.uk
Wool shop near me: Bath
Name: Wool.
Why you'll love it: If you're looking for a fountain of knowledge for all things knitting, the team at Wool have got you covered. There isn't much they don't know about all things knitting, and will be more than happy to help you with a pattern or to pick out the most suitable yarn for your project from their wide range of well-known brands, to yarns that are hand-dyed by the owner, Laura.
Address: 19 Old Orchard Street, Bath, BA11JU
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5.30pm
Website: https://www.woolbath.co.uk/
Wool shop near me: Cornwall
Name: Stitches and Cream
Why you'll love it: Run by sisters Sandra and Jane this elegant shop combine's Jane's yarn addiction with Sandra's love for fabric. Life-long crafters they opened their store in 2019 and you'll notice their passion from the moment you step inside. There are also in-store workshops for beginners and masterclasses for the more experienced.
Address: 16 High Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2AB
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 10:30am-4pm
Website: https://www.stitchesandcream.co.uk/
Scotland
Wool shop near me: Glasgow
Name: The Wool Haven
Why you'll love it: The Wool Haven was created by the owner, Frances, to be a welcoming place where wool lovers could come to shop and join in with informal knitting sessions and special skills evenings at their own leisure. The shop stocks a wide range of yarns and accessories to help you get started on your next knitting project.
Address: 21 Langside Pl, Shawlands, Glasgow G41 3DL
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Website: https://www.thewoolhaven.com/
Wool shop near me: Fort William
Name: The Caledonian Wool Company
Why you'll love it: The walls of The Caledonian Wool Company shop are filled with shelves of beautiful British and Scottish wools. Customers are encouraged to come in and explore the different fibres and textures of the hand-spun wools, as well as join in with the various craft courses run in the shop.
Address: 68 High St, Fort William PH33 6AD
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 11am-5pm
Website: https://www.caledonianwool.com/
Wales
Wool shop near me: Colwyn Bay
Name: The Lost Sheep Company
Why you'll love it: When Chrissy moved to Wales and couldn't find the types of yarns she wanted to use for her knitwear designs, she took matters into her own hands and decided to spin them herself! This venture into spinning her own yarn developed into her opening The Lost Sheep Company shop, which is full of balls of hand-spun yarns and has even become a local craft heritage centre, thanks to her use of traditional wool spinning and crafting techniques.
Address:20 Conway Rd, Colwyn Bay LL29 7HS
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm
Website: https://www.thelostsheepcompany.co.uk
Wool shop near me: Abergavenny
Name: The Wool Croft
Why you'll love it: The Wool Croft sits in the heart of Abergavenny and gives customers the chance to buy a wide variety of hand knitting yarns, Welsh wool, wool roving for felting, haberdashery and trims, as well as handmade gifts. If you're looking to try your hand at a new craft, there are plenty of craft workshops run at the shop throughout the year where you can learn everything from rag wreath making to wet felting.
Address:14 Nevill Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5AD
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm
Website: http://thewoolcroft.co.uk
Wool shop near me: Carmarthen
Name: The Wool Cwtch
Why you'll love it: Set in the historic town of Carmarthen, The Wool Cwtch offers a large range of locally and internationally sourced yarns alongside patterns, books, haberdashery and accessories for your next knitting or crochet project. If you're looking to brush up on your stitching skills, you can join one of the shops 'knit and natter' sessions, where you can get expert advice and chat with other crafters in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Address: The Market, Carmarthen, SA31 1QY
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 9am-3.30pm
Website: https://www.thewoolcwtch.com/
Wool shop near me: Swansea
Name: Swansea Bay Yarns
Why you'll love it: This lovely little shop in The Mumbles in Swansea is passionate about natural yarns and materials which have as little as impact on the planet as possible. As well as wool, there's cashmere, merino, silk and other gorgeous organic yarns to choose from.
Address: 4 Cornwall Place, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 4DP
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm
Website: Swansea Bay Yarns
Northern Ireland
Wool shop near me: Belfast
Name: Folklore Yarn and Coffee
Why you'll love it: Is there anything better than spending money on craft supplies while also being able to grab a coffee and slice of cake? Folklore Yarn and Coffee is a knitters heaven, stocking beautiful hand-dyed yarns, Donegal Tweed and a whole host of other natural fibres and yarns. If you find the extensive choice of yarns too overwhelming, you can take a break and grab some locally roasted coffee and a sweet treat in their in-store cafe before filling up your basket with woolly goodies.
Address: 53 Bloomfield Ave, Belfast BT5 5AA
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-3pm
Website: https://folkloreyarns.com/
Wool shop near me: Belfast
Name: Hanks Yarn Parlour
Why you'll love it: Hanks Yarn Parlour was launched in 2021 by knitting-obsessed Casey. Casey learnt to knit at a young age and took that passion into adulthood, where she decided to create a space for fellow crafters to come and shop and chat about all things wool. With a keen focus on being eco-friendly, all of the yarn stocked in the store is sustainably and ethically sourced, and the shop strives to avoid using plastic in their products and packaging wherever possible.
Address: 75 Castlereagh Rd, Belfast BT5 5FD
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 11am-5pm
Website: https://www.hanksyarnparlour.com
Happy knitting!
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