South East
Avicraft Wool
Unit 2, 15 Chatterton Road, Bromley, Kent BR2 9QW
020 8290 1238
Avicraft Wool stock big names yarn brands, along with KnitPro Zing needles and Waves hooks and a wide range of haberdashery. They plan to host crafting groups in the garden, weather permitting.
Banbury Sewing Centre Limited
57 Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5NB
Established for over 40 years, Banbury Sewing Centre is at the heart of Banbury Old Town. The knowledgeable, friendly staff are happy to show customers how to start their projects and provide hands-on assistance.
Beaker Button
Studio 11, Fairground Craft Centre, Weyhill,
Hampshire SP11 0QN
01264 748070
Beaker Button is an artisan wool shop providing beautiful yarns, fibres and tools, and an extensive range of Dorset button kits, books, threads, rings and more. Jen teaches a wide variety of textile workshops, both one-to-one and for groups, including online for those who can’t visit the shop in person.
A Crafty Needle Limited
134 High Street, West Wickham, Kent BR4 0LZ
020 8777 2117
A‘traditional’ wool shop with added extras of fabric and haberdashery items, run by a mother and daughter team who have an extensive knowledge of knitting, crochet and patchworking between them. They encourage everyone to seek out help when they are stuck with their project.
Damaris Crafts Yarns & Fabrics
64 Bishopswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire RG26 4HD
0118 9819627
Damaris Crafts Yarns & Fabrics is a friendly little shop owned by two local friends, Carmen and Bex, which stocks yarns, fabrics, ribbons, buttons and much more. Lessons and workshops are available, as well as ample free parking right outside the shop.
Dover Knit and Stitch
Unit 6, Charlton Centre, High Street, Dover, Kent
CT16 2NQ
01304 208491
Dover Knit and Stitch are a small independent shop who stock yarns along with a selection of fabrics and a fairly large haberdashery section. They offer crochet classes and between the team can offer help on most aspects of knitting, crochet, quilting and sewing.
Ida’s House
27 High Street, Caterham, Surrey CR3 5LB
01883 345220
Ida’s House is a perfect stop for those on their way to Chartwell, Leeds Castle or Gatwick. They stock a selection of pretty indie-dyed yarns from Bilum, Colliston Yarns and River Knits and sustainable yarn. They are happy to measure you and advise on the best size to knit to ensure you get your preferred fit.
Knit Knacks
11 Sandown Road, Lake, Isle of Wight PO36 9JL
01983 716890
Facebook: knitknacksiow
Knit Knacks have all 100 colours in Stylecraft Special DK and all 50 colours in Special Chunky – the only shop on the Isle of Wight to do so! They host stitch and bitch, crochet, cross stitch and tapestry groups, and there is always someone to help with any project.
Pins and Needles
Headley Road, Grayshott, Surrey GU26 6LG
01428 608817
www.pinsandneedlesgrayshott.co.uk
Pins and Needles is a fabric and yarn boutique for the modern maker. You will find wonderful yarns for the discerning knitter and crocheter, alongside a large pattern and haberdashery range. Their carefully curated yarn selection is all used by the Pins and Needles team.
Sussex Crafts
130 South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
RH16 4LT
01444 455611
Sussex Crafts are a small, friendly business established for over 20 years, who offer yarns and patterns as well as other haberdashery items. They hold regular knit, crochet and natter sessions as well as other craft classes.
Swanstitch
82-84 High Street, Deal, Kent CT14 6EG
01304 366915
Fabulous, independent yarn, needlework, haberdashery shop in the gorgeous seaside town of Deal. Swanstitch also stock lovely goods by local makers.
TJ Crafts
4A Chesterton Place,
