Our shops are now CLOSED due to government restrictions. All yarns, patterns and accessories can be ordered for delivery or click and collect from Farington. All school uniforms are available for click and collect from Farington. Orders will be available to collect from the Farington
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Super Chunky Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern
This simple scarf crochet pattern is quick and easy to make! Ideal for beginners. You will need: 10mm crochet hook 3 x 100g balls of Stylecraft Special XL Tweed (super chunky yarn) Sewing needle with a big eye to sew in the ends This pattern
COVID-19 UPDATE
Our Farington and New Longton stores are now open again. There are social distancing measures in place. We are currently operating shorter hours and they are to subject to change so keep an eye on our Facebook page and website for the most up-to-date opening
COVID-19 UPDATE
We are delighted to announce that our Farington and New Longton stores are now allowed to open again. There are social distancing measures in place. We will be operating shorter hours to begin with and the hours are to subject to change so keep an
COVID-19 UPDATE
We have been following the government guidelines and it is looking hopeful for us reopening on the 15th June. We will update this page nearer the time to announce a reopening date. Our website is still open for online wool orders – orders are being
Free Cactus Crochet Pattern
How cute are these little crocheted cacti? Fancy making something a little different for decoration in the home? This simple pattern is quick and easy to make, great for anyone who is a beginner at crochet! Follow this free crochet pattern in Sirdar Happy Chenille
Covid-19 Update
Following government advice, it is with great sadness that our shops will be closed until further notice.Our online store is still open and we can be contacted through Facebook or email. In order to minimise social contact, we will only be sending deliveries out every
How to Sew Up – KNITTING KNOW HOW
Do you hate sewing up after you have finished your knitting? Or struggle to sew your work together neatly? Learn this technique called ‘ladder’ or ‘mattress’ stitch to make sewing up quicker and easier. ‘Ladder’ or ‘mattress’ stitch creates a very neat, flat seam to
How to Check Your Tension – KNITTING KNOW HOW
You’ll often hear people talking about their ‘tension’ or ‘gauge’ when it comes to knitting. Tension/gauge is how many stitches/rows an average knitter will achieve in a given measurement. Often this measurement is done knitted in stocking-stitch (knit a row, purl a row), however occasionally
How to Cable – KNITTING KNOW HOW
Next up in our Knitting Know How series is how to cable. In this post we will demonstrate how to cable back and front. Your pattern may instruct you to C6B or C6F, which means to cable 6 stitches back, or cable 6 stitches front.