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Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Friday 9am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

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Independent yarn shop in Burbage near Hinckley specialising in knitting and crochet. Knitting and crochet workshops and courses run regularly at the shop.

We stock Rico, King Cole, West Yorkshire Spinners and other quality yarns, plus accessories. Family run retailer offering a personal touch. We stock yarns by Stylecraft, Sirdar, WYS and others, with accessories by Millward, Knit Pro and Pony. We also stock crafting fabrics, cross stitch kits, and threads by DMC.

28/10/2026

If Wednesday mornings usually mean a bit of crafting for you, why not come and join us for Knit and Natter?

Bring along your current project, enjoy a chat while you make and spend the morning with other crafters. Whatever you’re working on, you’re very welcome to come along.

You’ll find all the details here:
https://buff.ly/7rzd4I0

27/10/2026

Getting stuck is part of making. It doesn’t mean you’re doing badly, and it certainly doesn’t mean you should give up.

Sometimes another pair of eyes can spot the problem straight away. It might be a pattern instruction that needs explaining, a stitch count that has gone astray or a technique that makes more sense once you’ve seen it done.

Asking for help is often the thing that gets the project moving again.

21/10/2026

Happy Wednesday!

Knit and Natter is on this morning, so if you fancy a few hours of crafting with other makers, we’d be delighted to see you.

Bring your latest project, find a seat and settle in. Whether you’re knitting, crocheting, sewing or enjoying another portable craft, you’ll be very welcome.

More information is here:
https://buff.ly/7rzd4I0

20/10/2026

Unfinished projects usually don’t appear all at once. They build up quietly, one sleeve, one border or one bit of sewing up at a time.

Having a regular finishing habit can really help. It doesn’t need to be a whole day. Even setting aside a little time for sewing up, weaving in ends or adding buttons can move a project from “nearly done” to ready to use.

For more on this tip hop over to the blog.

https://buff.ly/LbGgBi4

14/10/2026

A little reminder that it’s Knit and Natter this morning.

If you’ve got a project bag ready to go, why not bring it along? All crafts are welcome, so just bring whatever you’re working on and join us for a few hours of making and conversation.

You can find all the details here:
https://buff.ly/7rzd4I0

13/10/2026

Running short of yarn part way through a garment is never a happy moment.

For many traditionally constructed jumpers, making the back and one sleeve can give you a useful guide to how your yarn is going. If that has used less than half of your yarn, you should have enough to complete the rest.

It’s one of those checks that can give you a bit more confidence before you get too far into the project.

Read more on this tip on the blog.

https://buff.ly/6lHnuWG

12/10/2026

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for Makers Monday.

Our featured make this week is from Sharon, a sweater is a great alternative to a cardigan with these granny hexagons.

What are you working on this week?

Whether you’ve just cast on, you’re halfway through or you’ve finally finished, we’d love to see it.

And don’t wait until it’s perfect. A work in progress, a first attempt or a project that’s been sitting in the bag for months is just as welcome as a finished one.

Share a photo in the comments and tell us what you’re making. Next Monday we’ll feature one of the projects shared in this week’s comments.

09/10/2026

Apologies to anyone that was planning to visit this afternoon, the shop will be closing at 12pm today (Friday 9 October) as I have a family commitment.

The shop will be open as normal tomorrow (Saturday 10 October) 10am - 2pm.

07/10/2026

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s Knit and Natter morning.

If you’re thinking of coming along, just bring whatever you’re working on. Knitting, crochet, sewing or any other portable craft, you’re very welcome.

We’ll be here all morning, making, chatting and putting the world to rights.

Find all the details here:
https://buff.ly/7rzd4I0

06/10/2026

Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) can feel a bit awkward when you first start using them, especially at the cast-on stage.

Casting all your stitches onto one needle first gives you a much steadier start. Once the stitches are on, you can divide them between the other needles and join to work in the round with a bit more control.

It’s a small change, but it can make the beginning of socks, sleeves and small circular projects feel much less fiddly.

For more hints on how to make using Double Pointed Needles easier head over to the blog.

https://buff.ly/umFrRaG

Address

Unit 3b The Courtyard Fairway Centre Coventry Road, Burbage
Hinckley
LE102HL

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+441455238768

Website

http://www.woolandcrafts.co.uk/

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